State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current Strategic Plan is a blueprint for investments at the Regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects. The first step in applying for any ARC support is to review both…

Research, Evaluations, Maps and Data

ARC’s economists, mapping specialists, evaluators and data analysts regularly publish research reports and maps, as well as maintain an updated county-specific searchable data report tool. Research reports address critical socioeconomic issues impacting the Appalachian Region, while evaluations assess ARC’s own investment portfolios. ARC’s research and data helps policymakers…

Budget, Performance and Policy

ARC’s work complies with the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) and the ARC Code.   As a direct recipient of Congressionally appropriated funds, ARC files a budget proposal and Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) each year. Explore…

Newsroom

Stay current on all ARC announcements, research releases, legislative updates and other announcements by exploring our newsroom and signing up for In the Region, ARC’s weekly newsletter.

State Partners

ARC partners with 13 Appalachian states to fulfill our mission. Each Appalachian governor selects an appointee to represent his or her state’s interests and priorities to the Appalachian Regional Commission. These representatives, referred to as state alternates, are liaisons between the governors and ARC leadership. Every state…

Fact Sheets and Infographics

ARC uses data from its research and evaluation reports to create fact sheets, infographics and other visuals for regional partners. This includes annual snapshots of ARC’s strategic investments in the region and data visualizations of original research.

ARC Broadband Listening Session 3

October 14, 2026, 6:00 AM - October 14, 2026, 8:00 AM

ARC Broadband Listening Sessions  The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting a series of virtual broadband listening sessions to better understand how evolving technologies, historic broadband investments, and changing community needs are shaping the future of broadband in Appalachia and its role in supporting long-term economic development. Insights…

• Listening Session
• Webinar

• Broadband

ARC Broadband Listening Session 2

September 30, 2026, 6:00 AM - September 30, 2026, 8:00 AM

ARC Broadband Listening Sessions  The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting a series of virtual broadband listening sessions to better understand how evolving technologies, historic broadband investments, and changing community needs are shaping the future of broadband in Appalachia and its role in supporting long-term economic development. Insights…

• Listening Session
• Webinar

• Broadband

ARC Broadband Listening Session 1

September 16, 2026, 6:00 AM - September 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

ARC Broadband Listening Sessions  The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting a series of virtual broadband listening sessions to better understand how evolving technologies, historic broadband investments, and changing community needs are shaping the future of broadband in Appalachia and its role in supporting long-term economic development. Insights…

• Listening Session
• Webinar

• Broadband

Colin White

Appalachian United Outdoors: Virtual Learning & Networking

September 10, 2026, 8:00 AM - November 05, 2026, 8:30 AM

Join ARC ARISE grantee The Trust for Public for a free, virtual workshop series focused on Appalachia’s outdoor recreation economies. Learn from experts across the region, connect and collaborate with peers, and walk away with the skills and resources to achieve your community’s outdoor recreation goals. The first…

BABA Manual & Useful Documentation for RSBAs

The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help registered state basic agencies (RSBAs) with the administration of Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements for ARC-funded construction projects. Who should read this?This document is a working tool for RSBA staff to…

BABA Frequently Asked Questions

What is BABA?  The Build America, Buy America Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). It requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, unless a waiver applies.  Does BABA apply to…

South Carolina

South Carolina ARC Grant Application Workshop

August 27, 2026, 6:00 AM - August 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

The South Carolina Department of Commerce and (ARC) are hosting an in-person workshop to support interested stakeholders in successfully navigating ARC funding opportunities, specifically Area Development. This event is designed to give an overview of what ARC does, what its main goals are, and share best practices…

• Workshop

READY Nonprofits: Grantee Award Announcement Toolkit

About the Toolkit NOTE: This promotional toolkit is intended for entities with fully executed READY Nonprofits grant agreements only. Contact READY@arc.gov if you have any questions regarding your grant agreement. This toolkit contains key messages, press release and newsletter templates, sample social media posts and graphics…