INSPIRE Initiative - Appalachian Regional Commission

ARC Seeks Applicants for Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

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…

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ARC Awards $11 Million to 32 Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

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…

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ARC Seeks Applicants for Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

Applications are due March 10, 2025 for funding through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, which seeks to help Appalachians in recovery enter and reenter the workforce. Washington, D.C., January 13, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its Investments…

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ARC Awards Nearly $11.5 Million to 39 Projects Supporting Appalachians in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder

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. Asheville, N.C., September 18, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $11.5 million to 39 projects through its…

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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 Investments…

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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 (INSPIRE) Initiative.

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ARC Awards $12 Million to 33 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

FY22 Awards for Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative Will Help Build & Expand Services in the Recovery Ecosystem. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2022—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $12 million to 33 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) initiative, which…

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Appalachian Regional Commission Seeks Applicants Addressing Substance Use Disorder Recovery-to-Work Efforts

$10 million available for ARC INSPIRE Initiative Grants to Help Appalachian Communities and Economies Thrive WASHINGTON, D.C., January 24, 2022 — Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a federal-state partnership working to strengthen economic growth and community development in 13 Appalachian states, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its …

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ARC Awards $5.5 Million to 17 Projects that Provide Training and Work Support to Individuals Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

The second round of 2021 INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) grants expand on collaborative recovery-to-work efforts to help Appalachian communities, businesses, and individuals succeed.WASHINGTON, D.C., November 16, 2021—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $5.5 million to 17 projects through…

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