State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current Strategic Plan is a blueprint for investments at the Regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects. The first step in applying for any ARC support is to review both the…

Research, Evaluations, Maps and Data

ARC’s economists, mapping specialists, evaluators and data analysts regularly publish research reports and maps, as well as maintain an updated county-specific searchable data report tool. Research reports address critical socioeconomic issues impacting the Appalachian Region, while evaluations assess ARC’s own investment portfolios. ARC’s research and data helps policymakers and…

Budget, Performance and Policy

ARC’s work complies with the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) and the ARC Code.   As a direct recipient of Congressionally appropriated funds, ARC files a budget proposal and Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) each year. Explore the documents that…

Newsroom

Stay current on all ARC announcements, research releases, legislative updates and other announcements by exploring our newsroom and signing up for In the Region, ARC’s weekly newsletter.

State Partners

ARC partners with 13 Appalachian states to fulfill our mission. Each Appalachian governor selects an appointee to represent his or her state’s interests and priorities to the Appalachian Regional Commission. These representatives, referred to as state alternates, are liaisons between the governors and ARC leadership. Every state also…

Fact Sheets and Infographics

ARC uses data from its research and evaluation reports to create fact sheets, infographics and other visuals for regional partners. This includes annual snapshots of ARC’s strategic investments in the region and data visualizations of original research.

Virginia

Virginia’s ARC How to Apply Workshop

February 13, 2026, 4:00 AM - February 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold an in-person how-to-apply workshop for the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Grant (ARC) program on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the New River Valley Regional Commission in Radford, VA. This workshop will guide applicants…

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Virginia

Virginia’s ARC How to Apply Workshop

February 12, 2026, 4:00 AM - February 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold an in-person how-to-apply workshop for the 2026 Virginia Appalachian Regional Commission Grant (ARC) program on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the SWVA Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA. This workshop will guide applicants with…

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Virginia

Abigail Spanberger 

Abigail Spanberger grew up just outside of Richmond, where she learned the value of public service early on from her parents. A proud product of Virginia public schools, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. She has spent nearly her entire life in service to her country,…

Pathways Office Hours

February 16, 2026, 7:00 PM - April 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

All ARC grant activities are conducted through Pathways, ARC’s grant management system. Do you have questions about Pathways? Register for a virtual office hours session below to ask an ARC staff member. Access more helpful Pathways user resources. Tuesday, Feb. 17: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, Feb. 25: 10:00-11:00 a.m.

ARC’s 2026 Regional Workshops

March 23, 2026, 8:00 PM - March 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

Register Now ARC Regional Workshops help both grant applicants and awardees develop a deeper understanding of the full grant lifecycle. Tuesday, March 24 – Cartersville, Georgia | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Thursday, March 26 – Ithaca, New York | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET…

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AFFA

The Application for Federal Financial Assistance (AFFA) replaces the SF-424 as ARC’s standard application form. A completed and certified AFFA is used to collect essential applicant and project information at the time of application and becomes part of the official project record. There are certain project amendments that require grantees to…

AFFA

The Application for Federal Financial Assistance (AFFA) replaces the SF-424 as ARC’s standard application form. It is used to collect essential applicant and project information and must be completed, certified, and submitted as part of a full application package to ARC. All ARC applicants will be required to complete and certify an…

Evaluation of ARC’s Health Grants

This report presents findings from an evaluation of ARC’s health grants that closed between fiscal years 2017 and 2021. Overall, the 96 grants included in the evaluation led to improvements for over 300,000 patients, almost 4,000 students and over 2,500 workers or trainees. Grant-funded projects supported over 300 organizations and…

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Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth

June 02, 2026, 4:00 AM - June 04, 2026, 9:00 AM

We hope you’ll join us in Starkville, Mississippi, for our 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth! Co-hosted by States’ Co-Chair Gov. Tate Reeves and the State of Mississippi, the conference will be June 2-4, 2026. Registration information coming soon! This year, our annual conference will focus…

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