Relative College Completion Rates in Appalachia, 1990

This map shows the college completion rate of adults in each of the ARC counties, as a percentage of the U.S. average.

• Education

Legislative Update: $175 Million for ARC Included in Omnibus Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 2020

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020, appropriating a record of $175 million for ARC funding.

Private-Sector Employment in Appalachia

These state-level reports offer a glimpse at private-sector employment throughout the Appalachian Region. Each report, focusing on the Appalachian portions of the states, includes employment data for 91 industries, allowing readers to see which industries account for the largest percentages of total employment. The reports also include variables measuring recent…

• Research Report

• Industry
• Socioeconomic Analysis

Tennessee

Jill White

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

SOAR’s POWER Grant Kickoff

January 20, 2022, 4:00 AM - January 20, 2022, 7:00 AM

Join SOAR and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on January 20, 2022 for a FREE informational session in preparation for the upcoming POWER Grant cycle. Topics will include: 7 simple steps to getting your POWER Grant fundedPOWER Grant best practicesAdministration, finance, and reportingThe application process and timeline…

• Webinar
• Workshop

Biden-Harris Administration through ARC Awards $14.5M+ to Grow Green Manufacturing in Northern and Central Appalachia

Two new ARISE grants strengthen green manufacturing and clean energy production and prepare youth for in-demand jobs across five states.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 10, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded two new grants totaling over $14.5 million to boost green energy manufacturing and workforce development through its Appalachian Regional…

Capital and Credit Needs in the Appalachian Region

This study examines how conditions in the Appalachian economy and the functioning of its capital markets affect availability of capital and credit for businesses, and identifies ways to address business credit and capital needs in the Appalachian Region.

• Entrepreneurship and Business Development

• Research Report

• Business and Entrepreneurship

Transportation in Appalachia

An efficient transportation system is critical to Appalachia’s future economic success. Reliable transportation systems ensure that people can safely and successfully access opportunities, services and markets through highways, railways and ports. Highways have been part of ARC’s core mission since 1965, when we began working with state transportation departments and…

Relative Per Capita Income Rates in Appalachia, 2016

This map shows the per capita income rate in each of the ARC counties, as a percentage of the U.S. average.

• Income

Application Guidance by Project Type  

ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction and…

Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Preston, New York, West Virginia

Trail Systems: Guiding Communities to Opportunities

Every Appalachian state has ample trail opportunities, from the Tanglefoot Trail in Mississippi to South Carolina’s Swamp Rabbit Trail and the Great Allegheny Passage in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Trails are incredible gateways for attracting outside visitors and increasing quality of life for community members.  ARC partners have long worked to establish trail systems…

• Asset-Based Development
• Tourism Development

South Carolina – ARC Funding Opportunities Informational Session

July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM - July 25, 2024, 11:00 AM

Hosted by Main Street South Carolina and featuring Appalachian Regional Commission staff, this virtual session covers a variety of topics related to ARC funding opportunities, including determining eligibility and tips for application success. Time & Date 2-3 p.m. ET, July 25, 2024 (virtual) Presenters Sara Schaefer, South Carolina ARC…

West Virginia

New Vision Renewable Energy:  Empowering West Virginia’s At-Risk Youth  

Since 2007, the number of children placed in foster care due to parental substance use disorder (SUD) has risen by 53%, per the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System. As with other SUD-related issues, this trend is disproportionately higher in Appalachian counties, such as Barbour County, West Virginia,…

• INSPIRE
• Substance Use Disorder
• Training and Opportunities

North Carolina

ARC Invests in Medical Safety Gear Production in North Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2020—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced an investment of $300,000 to The Industrial Commons, in Morganton, North Carolina, to purchase materials and coordinate staff to manufacture needed medical safety gear to fulfill product demand across the Appalachian Region and the nation. The Industrial Commons,…

Economic Impact of Energy and Environmental Policy in Appalachia

This report presents an analysis of the potential economic impact for Appalachia of federal, state, and local energy policies.

• Energy

• Research Report

• Energy