Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is ARC’s multi-state initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through collaborative projects. With the additional funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), ARC launched ARISE to strengthen Appalachian business and industry, and to grow and support the development of new opportunities across multiple states.
ARISE encourages initiatives that go beyond borders and help the 13 Appalachian states advance ARC’s strategic investment priorities as one, united Appalachia.
ARISE’s Impact in Appalachia
Since January 2023, ARC has invested $121.8 million in 46 projects impacting all 13 Appalachian states through the ARISE Initiative. Together, these investments are projected to create or retain over 21,700 jobs, leverage more than $274.6 million in additional private investment into Appalachia’s economy, and prepare more than 11,300 workers and students for opportunities in broadband development, workforce education, and green manufacturing across the region.
Investments in Action
ARISE Success Stories
Featured Resources
ARISE Webinars
ARC has hosted several virtual workshops about the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)! Learn more about the application process, tools for successful multi-state collaboration, and more by watching these webinars.
Multi-State Collaboration Toolkit
This toolkit provides case studies on successful multi-state initiatives and offers more detailed information on building partnerships, operating grants, overcoming challenges, and other best practices. It is ARC’s hope that this toolkit will provide information helpful to building and sustaining successful ARISE projects.
