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			See AllClear all filtersOctober 19, 2023    
    ARC Awards Nearly $54 Million to Advance Economic Diversification in Appalachia’s Coal-Impacted Communities

          Largest POWER funding package to date is expected to create an estimated 13,700 new jobs and train over 4,600 workers for new opportunities in Appalachia’s coal-impacted communities. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 19, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $54 million to 64 projects in 217 counties through its...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseOctober 11, 2023    
    Biden-Harris Administration through ARC Awards $20M to Accelerate Green Textile Manufacturing, Green Energy Technology in Southern and Central Appalachia

          Funding will help revitalize the textile manufacturing industry and remove barriers to deploying smart grid technologies across six Appalachian states.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $20 million for two new projects that will bolster green “upcycling” textile manufacturing and smart grid technologies across Appalachian...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseOctober 10, 2023    
    Biden-Harris Administration through ARC Awards $14.5M+ to Grow Green Manufacturing in Northern and Central Appalachia

          Two new ARISE grants strengthen green manufacturing and clean energy production and prepare youth for in-demand jobs across five states.  WASHINGTON, D.C., October 10, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded two new grants totaling over $14.5 million to boost green energy manufacturing and workforce development through its Appalachian Regional...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseOctober 5, 2023    
    ARC Awards $1 Million to Help Appalachian Local Development Districts Access More Federal Funds for Region’s Communities

          With today’s announcement, ARC has awarded nearly $4 million to 41 local development districts (LDDs) to expand capacity, enhance technical assistance for communities across 11 Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 5, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $1 million in awards through READY LDDs, one of four tailored...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseSeptember 26, 2023    
    ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows for 2023-2024

          New class of 40 fellows represents public, private, and nonprofit sectors across Appalachia’s 13 states  WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2023-2024 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseSeptember 11, 2023    
    ARC Awards Nearly $14 Million to 43 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

          Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative funding will help partners continue building and expanding services in the recovery ecosystem.  WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $14 million to 43 projects through its Investments...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2023    
    ARC’s READY Nonprofits Awards $623,996 to 25 Nonprofit Organizations Across the Appalachian Region

          Funding will help Appalachian nonprofits in nine states build organizational capacity, enabling them to better serve their communities.   WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 3, 2023 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $623,996 in awards through READY Nonprofits, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJuly 26, 2023    
    39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute

          Graduates will now join the growing Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network, continuing their regional connection and collaboration.   WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2023—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachia’s 13 states graduated from the Appalachian...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJuly 18, 2023    
    ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Gov. Beshear Award Millions in Flood Recovery Funds; Announce Coach John Calipari as Keynote Speaker of ARC 2023 Conference in Ashland, KY

          ASHLAND, Ky., July 18, 2023— Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and ARC States’ Co-Chair Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky announced more than $5 million to help Kentucky’s flood-impacted communities recover and rebuild. They also announced that registration is now officially open...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJuly 13, 2023    
    ARC Awards Nearly $417,000 to Empower Student Innovation in West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania

          The new ARISE planning grant will create a roadmap to help students innovate in their communities and prepare for in-demand careers across three states. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $416,959 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) planning grant to...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJune 29, 2023    
    ARC Awards $5.2+ Million to Create Workforce and Business Opportunities Across Seven Appalachian States

          Two new ARISE grants will help prepare youth in West Virginia and Mississippi for careers in healthcare and manufacturing, and develop a plan to grow forest farming businesses across Central Appalachia. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded two new grants totaling over $5.2 million...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJune 15, 2023    
    ARC Awards an Additional $2.5 Million to Help Appalachian Local Development Districts Access More Federal Funds

          Today’s awards will help 26 additional Local Development Districts (LDDs) expand capacity, enhance technical assistance for communities across nine Appalachian states.  WASHINGTON, DC, June 15, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced nearly $2.5 million in awards through READY LDDs, one of four tailored tracks under...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseJune 8, 2023    
    ARC Releases New Data Revealing Appalachia’s Economic Improvements, Key Vulnerabilities Compared to the Rest of the U.S.

          “The Chartbook features 300K+ data points on Appalachia’s economy, income, employment, education, and more.  WASHINGTON, DC, June 8, 2023—New data released today by the Appalachian Regional Commission for the 13th annual update of The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey indicates that Appalachia...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseMay 11, 2023    
    ARC Awards Nearly $500K to Help Five Appalachian Kentucky Area Development Districts Apply for More Federal Funds

          First round of new funding is made available through ARC’s READY LDDs [local development districts] initiative, with additional grantees to be announced in June of 2023. PINEVILLE, KY., May 11, 2023–Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced nearly $500,000 in new funding to the following Appalachian Kentucky area development districts...
    
    
    
          Press ReleaseApril 11, 2023    
    ARC Seeking Applicants for Region’s Leading Economic Development Training Opportunity

          Public, private, and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free nine-month training program. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the fifth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for individuals currently...
    
    
    
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