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.
ARISE encourages initiatives that go beyond state borders and help the 13 Appalachian states advance ARC’s strategic investment priorities as one, united Appalachia. The multi-state projects supported by this initiative are strengthening Appalachian business and industry, and growing and supporting the development of new opportunities across multiple economic sectors.
Multi-State Funding Now Available
This NOSA gives an overview of the ARISE Initiative, and the requirements needed to complete the necessary grant materials, including a project summary, a pre-application and, if invited to submit, a full grant application. Pre-applications are due Friday, December 5, 2025.
ARISE’s Impact in Appalachia
Since January 2023, ARC has invested $188.6 million in 69 projects impacting all 13 Appalachian states through the ARISE Initiative. Together, these investments are projected to create or retain over 22,300 jobs, leverage more than $274.6 million in additional private investment into Appalachia’s economy, and prepare nearly 16,000 workers and students for opportunities in broadband development, workforce education and manufacturing across the region.
Investments in Action
ARISE Success Stories
Featured Resources
ARISE Webinars
ARC has hosted two webinars about the FY25 ARISE NOSA! 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.
