County Economic Status and Distressed Areas by State, FY 2024

Interactive Map of County Economic Status and Distressed Areas, Fiscal Year 2024 View larger map County Economic Status and Distressed Areas by State, FY 2024 Grant applicants can use the tables and maps in this section when completing ARC project forms. Each state PDF contains the…

Mini SOAR Summit

March 07, 2022, 12:00 AM - March 08, 2022, 12:00 AM

The first-ever Mini SOAR Summit, presented by Kentucky Power, is coming to Ashland, KY, on March 7-8, 2022! Join us for breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and interactive discussions focusing on tourism and downtown revitalization. To stay up-to-date on SOAR events, click the link below to…

• Conference
• Workshop

Relative High School Completion Rates in Appalachia, 2012–2016

This map shows the high school completion rate of persons ages 25 and over in each of the ARC counties, as a percentage of the U.S. average.

• Education

Entrepreneurial Appalachia: Case Studies in Evolving Economic Sectors

This report summarizes entrepreneurial opportunities in the energy, health, manufacturing and local food sectors, and examines innovative projects that demonstrate multiple benefits to Appalachian communities.

• Entrepreneurship and Business Development

• Research Report

• Business and Entrepreneurship

North Carolina

North Carolina FY 2021 Investments

• Fact Sheet

• ARC Investments

North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper was sworn in as North Carolina’s 75th Governor in January 2017 with three decades in public service protecting families, keeping communities safe, and working to create jobs and improve schools. As the son of a school teacher, education and workforce development are among his top priorities. With…

ARC’s OIG Online Complaint Form

ARC’s OIG Online Complaint Form Confidentiality Disclaimer: The OIG cannot guarantee the confidentiality or security of any complaint submitted through this form. Because the Internet is not secure, it is possible, though unlikely, that information sent using this form may be read by other individuals. If you are…

Relative Per Capita Market Income Rates in Appalachia, 2008

This map shows the per capita market income rate in each of the ARC counties, as a percentage of the U.S. average.

• Income

County Economic Status in Appalachia, FY 2004

This maps shows ARC’s economic classification of the 410 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2004 (October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004).

• Economic Status

Entire Region

State of Maryland to Co-Host the Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2022 

Governors and Special Guest Cal Ripken Jr. to Highlight Collaboration Across State Lines  WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2022—The State of Maryland will co-host the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s Annual Conference in Flintstone, Maryland at the Rocky Gap Resort, October 17-19, 2022. The official theme of this year’s conference is “…

Demographic Diversity and Economic Change in Appalachia

This report provides a picture of demographic diversity and economic change in Appalachia from 1980 through 1996.

• Research Report

• Socioeconomic Analysis

Standard Forms for Construction Applications

These forms are part of a grant application for a construction project. Note that a construction project requires another federal or state basic agency with which ARC has a memorandum of understanding to administer the ARC grant funds. Prior to filling out any of these forms, please speak with…

North Carolina, Wilkes

Wilkes Recovery Revolution: Supporting Fresh Starts in North Carolina

Since 2016, Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. (WRR) has worked to make recovery a reality in North Carolina. WRR was founded by Devin Lyall,  whose own experience in long-term recovery helps inform the nonprofit’s services, peer-driven structure and leadership – including a board of directors made up of over 50% individuals in recovery. WRR’s partnership with ARC began in 2019, when Lyall began…

• Substance Use Disorder

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Let’s Talk Tourism

May 05, 2022, 12:00 PM - May 05, 2022, 1:00 PM

Join the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) for “Let’s Talk Tourism: A Conversation with Appalachian Leaders,” a Facebook Live discussion featuring current fellows and alumni working to build and advance tourism in Appalachian…

• Webinar

• Economic Development
• Tourism