We honor the memory of former ARC Federal Co-Chair Dr. Jesse L. White, Jr., who passed away on April 17, 2026 at the age of 81. Dr. White served as Federal Co-Chair from 1993 to 2002—the longest tenure in ARC’s history. Throughout his nine years of leadership, Dr. White championed… Read More

Letters of intent are due May 12, 2026, for funding through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, which seeks to help Appalachians in recovery enter and reenter the workforce.  Washington, D.C., April 21, 2026—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its Investments Supporting Partnerships in… Read More

Public, private and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free eight-month training program.  WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 —Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the eighth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), an eight month leadership development training opportunity with a focus on economic development in Appalachia. Anyone living or working… Read More

Gov. Reeves will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic growth across the 13-state region.  Washington, D.C., January 5, 2026 – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2026… Read More

Students from 13 colleges and universities across seven Appalachian states shared capstone research at the 25th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative symposium.  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 11, 2025—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) hosted 100 students from 13 Appalachian colleges and universities for the 25th annual Appalachian Collegiate… Read More

Awards will help Appalachian organizations, community foundations and local governments obtain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to address their local economic development needs.  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 4, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded over $12.6 million to 80 projects designed to strengthen local economies across 12… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More