ARC invites proposals from qualified consultants to conduct an evaluation of the ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) Initiative, a new grant program that aims to drive large-scale, regional transformation through multi-state collaborative projects across Appalachia. This evaluation effort will help ARC understand the impact of individual ARISE grants and the ARISE Initiative as a whole, and to learn from the experiences of the grantees as they implement their grants.