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October 5, 2023

ARC Awards $1 Million to Help Appalachian Local Development Districts Access More Federal Funds for Region’s Communities

With today’s announcement, ARC has awarded nearly $4 million to 41 local development districts (LDDs) to expand capacity, enhance technical assistance for communities across 11 Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 5, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $1 million in awards through READY LDDs, one of…

September 26, 2023

ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows for 2023-2024

New class of 40 fellows represents public, private, and nonprofit sectors across Appalachia’s 13 states WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2023-2024 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic…

September 11, 2023

ARC Awards Nearly $14 Million to 43 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative funding will help partners continue building and expanding services in the recovery ecosystem. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $14 million to 43 projects through its…

August 3, 2023

ARC’s READY Nonprofits Awards $623,996 to 25 Nonprofit Organizations Across the Appalachian Region

Funding will help Appalachian nonprofits in nine states build organizational capacity, enabling them to better serve their communities. WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 3, 2023 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $623,996 in awards through READY Nonprofits, one of four tailored tracks under…

July 26, 2023

39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute

Graduates will now join the growing Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network, continuing their regional connection and collaboration. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2023—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachia’s 13 states graduated from the…

July 18, 2023

ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Gov. Beshear Award Millions in Flood Recovery Funds; Announce Coach John Calipari as Keynote Speaker of ARC 2023 Conference in Ashland, KY

ASHLAND, Ky., July 18, 2023— Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and ARC States’ Co-Chair Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky announced more than $5 million to help Kentucky’s flood-impacted communities recover and rebuild. They also announced that registration is now officially…

July 13, 2023

ARC Awards Nearly $417,000 to Empower Student Innovation in West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania

The new ARISE planning grant will create a roadmap to help students innovate in their communities and prepare for in-demand careers across three states. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $416,959 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) planning grant…

June 29, 2023

ARC Awards $5.2+ Million to Create Workforce and Business Opportunities Across Seven Appalachian States

Two new ARISE grants will help prepare youth in West Virginia and Mississippi for careers in healthcare and manufacturing, and develop a plan to grow forest farming businesses across Central Appalachia. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded two new grants totaling over…

June 15, 2023

ARC Awards an Additional $2.5 Million to Help Appalachian Local Development Districts Access More Federal Funds

Today’s awards will help 26 additional Local Development Districts (LDDs) expand capacity, enhance technical assistance for communities across nine Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, DC, June 15, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced nearly $2.5 million in awards through READY LDDs, one of four tailored…

June 8, 2023

ARC Releases New Data Revealing Appalachia’s Economic Improvements, Key Vulnerabilities Compared to the Rest of the U.S.

The Chartbook features 300K+ data points on Appalachia’s economy, income, employment, education, and more. WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2023—New data released today by the Appalachian Regional Commission for the 13th annual update of The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey indicates that…

May 11, 2023

ARC Awards Nearly $500K to Help Five Appalachian Kentucky Area Development Districts Apply for More Federal Funds

First round of new funding is made available through ARC’s READY LDDs [local development districts] initiative, with additional grantees to be announced in June of 2023. PINEVILLE, KY., May 11, 2023–Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced nearly $500,000 in new funding to the following Appalachian Kentucky area…

April 11, 2023

ARC Seeking Applicants for Region’s Leading Economic Development Training Opportunity

Public, private, and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free nine-month training program. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the fifth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for…

March 21, 2023

ARC Co-Chairs Gayle Manchin & Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Announce 2023 ARC Annual Conference Location and Theme

“Appalachia Rises: Resilience, Strength & Transformation” will bring together Governors, state partners, and economic development experts in Ashland, Kentucky this September. ASHLAND, Ky., March 21, 2023—Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and States’ Co-Chair Governor Andy Beshear convened in Ashland, Kentucky today to announce the theme,…

February 7, 2023

ARC Seeks Applicants for Economic Diversification Projects in Region’s Coal-Impacted Communities

ARC’s POWER Initiative is making available up to $65 million in FY 2023 to create new opportunities in communities affected by the downturn of the coal industry. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2023—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity…

January 17, 2023

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Seeks Applicants Enhancing Support Services in Appalachia’s Recovery Ecosystem

Up to $13 million available in FY 2023 for ARC INSPIRE Initiative grants to help Appalachian communities address substance use disorder crisis WASHINGTON, D.C., January 17, 2023—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems…

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