Governor Moore will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair and fellow Appalachian governors to boost economic and community growth across the 13-state region. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2025—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2025 Appalachian Regional Commission…

Applications are due February 28 for ARC’s READY Nonprofits, which provides no-cost training and funding to help Appalachian nonprofits strengthen their operations, programming and fundraising. Washington, D.C., January 15, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitations…

Applications are due March 10, 2025 for funding through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, which seeks to help Appalachians in recovery enter and reenter the workforce. Washington, D.C., January 13, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its Investments…

The awards will advance Appalachia’s capabilities to establish a regional energy hub for hydrogen produced from natural gas feedstocks. Washington, D.C., December 19, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $4.7 million to three projects through its Appalachian Regional…

Beginning today, students from 15 colleges and universities in eight Appalachian states will share capstone research at the 24th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative symposium. WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2024—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting 100 students from 15 Appalachian colleges and universities for the 24th annual…

Five new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE awards, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will bolster workforce development and capacity across eight states. Washington, D.C., December 3, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $14.5 million to five collaborative, multi-state projects that will drive large-scale…

The fund provides flexible loans to small businesses for both immediate economic needs and long-term rebuilding efforts in the Tar Heel State. Washington, D.C., November 8, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.5 million to Mountain BizWorks to bolster its new fund supporting…

Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARC’s largest ARISE award package to date supports 12 multi-state, collaborative projects seeking to transform the regional economy.  Washington, D.C., October 29, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $33.5 million to 12 collaborative, multi-state projects that will…

Sixth class of ARC’s nine-month economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors across all 13 Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2024-2025 Class of the Appalachian…

Applications are due December 6 for ARC’s summer study opportunities for middle and high school students, Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 21, 2024—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the…

Largest POWER funding package to date is expected to create more than 2,400 new jobs and train over 10,500 workers for new opportunities in Appalachia’s coal-impacted communities across 10 states. PITTSBURGH, Pa., October 16, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $68.2 million to 65 projects through…

READY Grants to Grow is making $9 million available for projects that will build individual, organizational and/or community capacity to help the region’s most underserved areas and populations create positive change. WSHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the launch of READY Grants to Grow,…

Through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, the award package will expand support services to help Appalachians in recovery enter and re-enter the workforce in nine Appalachian states. Asheville, N.C., September 18, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $11.5 million to 39 projects through its…

Five new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE grants drive multi-state collaboration to transform the regional economy. Chattanooga, Tenn., September 5, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $16.9 million in funding for five collaborative projects to expand the region’s infrastructure, tourism, business development and workforce opportunities. Funded through ARC’s Appalachian…

READY Community Foundations will provide 30 community foundations serving the Appalachian Region with no-cost training and access to funding to expand local philanthropic impact. WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2024 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 30 community foundations, serving communities in 10 Appalachian states, selected to participate…