Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a new ARC initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects across Appalachia. With the additional funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL), ARC launched ARISE to strengthen Appalachian business and industry, and to grow and support the development of new opportunities across multiple states.
ARISE encourages the region’s 13 states to think beyond local and state lines and to spearhead initiatives that encourage states to work together as one, united Appalachia to advance ARC’s strategic investment priorities.
Multi-State Funding Now Available
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) applicants must highlight partnerships across multiple states and provide a plan that showcases the economic impact of proposed project. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
ARISE’s Impact in Appalachia
Collaboration in Action
Accelerating Access and Digital Equity in Appalachia
Featured Resources
ARISE Webinars
ARC has hosted two virtual workshops about our newest grant initiative – Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)! Learn more about the RFP, successful project examples, and more by watching both webinars.
Multistate Collaboration Toolkit
This toolkit provides case studies on successful multistate initiatives and offers more detailed information on building partnerships, operating grants, overcoming challenges, and other best practices. It is ARC’s hope that this toolkit will provide information helpful to building and sustaining successful ARISE projects.
