New class of ARC’s economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from across all 13 Appalachian states.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2025-2026 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a training opportunity that…

Applications are due December 3rd for Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy.   WASHINGTON, D.C., October 16, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned for summer…

Through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, the award package will expand support services to help Appalachians in recovery enter and re-enter the workforce in nine Appalachian states.   WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $11 million to 32 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in…

Pre-applications are due December 5, 2025, for funding through ARC’s ARISE Initiative. Washington, DC, September 9, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its  Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). ARISE is ARC’s…

Letters of intent are due September 12, 2025 for funding through ARC’s POWER Initiative, which creates new opportunities in Appalachian coal communities. Washington, D.C., August 12, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its Partnerships for Opportunity…

Following completion of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s nine-month economic development training program, graduates bring new skills and vision to their work strengthening Appalachian communities.   WASHINGTON, DC, July 23, 2025—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is proud to announce that 38 fellows from Appalachia’s 13 states graduated from…

Region sees decreased unemployment, increased labor force participation and higher homeownership, but still lags behind the U.S. in population and income growth, as well as post-secondary education attainment.  Washington, D.C., June 26, 2025 – New data released today by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in the…

Awards and training are offered through READY Appalachia, an initiative providing training and funding access to help participants build capacity to address economic needs in all 13 Appalachian states.   WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded capacity-building grants to 59 local governments and selected 75 nonprofits…

Public, private and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free eight-month training program.  WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2025 —Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the seventh class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), an eight-month leadership development training opportunity with a focus on…

The new project will advance tourism infrastructure, job training, and business growth across 22 Parkway-adjacent counties in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia.   Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $5,130,000 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to improve and promote tourism to boost…

Governor Moore will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair and fellow Appalachian governors to boost economic and community growth across the 13-state region. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2025—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2025 Appalachian Regional Commission…

Applications are due February 28 for ARC’s READY Nonprofits, which provides no-cost training and funding to help Appalachian nonprofits strengthen their operations, programming and fundraising. Washington, D.C., January 15, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitations…

Five new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE awards, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will bolster workforce development and capacity across eight states. Washington, D.C., December 3, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $14.5 million to five collaborative, multi-state projects that will drive large-scale…

The fund provides flexible loans to small businesses for both immediate economic needs and long-term rebuilding efforts in the Tar Heel State. Washington, D.C., November 8, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.5 million to Mountain BizWorks to bolster its new fund supporting…

Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARC’s largest ARISE award package to date supports 12 multi-state, collaborative projects seeking to transform the regional economy.  Washington, D.C., October 29, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $33.5 million to 12 collaborative, multi-state projects that will…