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Mini SOAR Summit

March 06, 2022, 7:00 PM - March 07, 2022, 7:00 PM
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…

Approved ARC Projects

Each year, ARC uses congressionally appropriated funds to support hundreds of projects across the Appalachian Region. Explore the documents below to see every approved project, in each of the 13 Appalachian states, for the last seven fiscal years (FYs). Projects Approved in FY 2024 The Appalachian Regional…

Alabama – ARC Application Workshop

July 18, 2024, 9:00 AM - July 18, 2024, 1:00 PM
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), in conjunction with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), will be hosting a FY 2025 ARC Program Grant Application Workshop on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Time The workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. Location The…

Fact Sheets and Infographics

ARC uses research reports and data to create fact sheets, infographics and other visuals to better understand the Appalachian Region. This includes annual fact sheets on ARC’s strategic investments and data visualizations of original research.

ARC Selects 90 Local Governments to Receive No-Cost Training, Access to Funding through READY Local Governments Initiative 

READY Local Governments will provide training, expert guidance, and funding opportunities to help local governments in the Appalachian Region apply for, manage, and implement federal funding. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 90 local government entities, representing 12 Appalachian states, selected to participate…

Access to Capital Operating Plan Outline

Access to Capital project applicants are required to submit an operating plan as part of their application package (please refer to Access to Capital’s Application Checklist as well as Access to Capital’s Application and Operating Guidelines for more information).  This outline can be used as a tool to guide applicants…

County Economic Status in Appalachia, FY 2025

This map shows ARC’s economic classification of the 423 counties in the Appalachian Region for FY 2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025). The Appalachian Regional Commission uses an index-based county economic classification system to identify and monitor the economic status of Appalachian counties. See the methodology for a description of each economic level. In fiscal year 2025, 77 counties…

Let’s Talk Tourism

May 05, 2022, 8:00 AM - May 05, 2022, 9:00 AM
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…