This report is the second in a series of annual evaluation reports for ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). ARISE is a multi-state initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through collaborative projects. Based on a combination of project-level inquiry with initiative-level analysis, key findings…

Join us for the Designing Multi-State Projects: Best Practices webinar to learn more about best practices when designing projects for ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). Attendees will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge needed for a successful ARISE application. You’ll learn…

Join us for this Application Process webinar to learn more about ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). Potential applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about the ARISE application process, hear about updates to the current notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) and…

This report is the first in a series of annual evaluation reports for ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). ARISE is a multi-state initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through collaborative projects. Based on a combination of project-level inquiry with initiative-level analysis, key findings for ARISE’s…

July 9, 2024 Accelerator participants gather in Washington, D.C., in late 2023. July 9, 2024 – Improving access to high-speed internet is vital for strengthening Appalachia’s economy. Fast, reliable broadband supports quality health care, education, tourism, business growth and so much more. Although Appalachians’ broadband access increased by 12…

November 6, 2023 ARC’s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a funding opportunity driving large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects. ARISE projects support the development of new businesses, industries and opportunities across the region.  One such industry is textile manufacturing, which…