2026 - Appalachian Regional Commission

40 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Leadership Institute

Following completion of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s eight-month economic development training program, graduates bring new skills and vision to their work strengthening Appalachian communities. CHARLESTON, WV, June 11, 2026—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is proud to announce that 40 fellows from Appalachia’s 13 states graduated from its Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI). The…

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Evaluation of ARC’s Health Grants

This report presents findings from an evaluation of ARC’s health grants that closed between fiscal years 2017 and 2021. Overall, the 96 grants included in the evaluation led to improvements for over 300,000 patients, almost 4,000 students and over 2,500 workers or trainees. Grant-funded projects supported over 300 organizations and…

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Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth

We hope you’ll join us in Starkville, Mississippi, for our 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth! Co-hosted by States’ Co-Chair Gov. Tate Reeves and the State of Mississippi, the conference will be June 2-4, 2026. Check out our registration page to learn more about the conference,…

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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Named 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

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…

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