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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 the…

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 and…

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 the documents that…

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 also…

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 Seeking Applicants for Leadership Development Program Focused on Multi-Sector Economic Development

Public, private and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free eight-month training program.  WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 —Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the eighth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), an eight month leadership development training opportunity with a focus on economic development in Appalachia. Anyone living or working…

Ohio

Expanding Advanced Manufacturing Pathways in Ohio 

April 2, 2026 The continued expansion of advanced manufacturing across multiple sectors is fueled by the demand for precision, efficiency and increased output of products that power our everyday lives. Employers, however, continue to face a shortage of workers with hands-on experience using modern, design-driven manufacturing technologies — especially…

READY Community Foundations Training Program Curriculum

Community foundations are public charity organizations that use donations to support nonprofits and other needs-based work in a specified geographic area. In Appalachia, community foundations are often the only philanthropic option for communities. READY Community Foundations provides training to help organizations strengthen operations, programming and fundraising to boost local economies.