# Leadership and Community Capacity - Appalachian Regional Commission

- ARC Seeks Local Government Applicants for No-Cost Training Program, Access to Funding  READY Local Governments is offering a nine-week training program, expert guidance, and funding opportunities to help local governments in the Appalachian Region better apply for, manage, and implement federal funding.&#160; WASHINGTON, D.C., January 18, 2024–Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the launch of READY Local Governments, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building [&#8230;]The post ARC Seeks Local Government Applicants for No-Cost Training Program, Access to Funding  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Hosts 130 Appalachian College and University Students at Community Research Symposium  On December 1 and 2, 2023,  students from 13 colleges and universities in 10 Appalachian states share capstone research at the 23rd annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative symposium.The post ARC Hosts 130 Appalachian College and University Students at Community Research Symposium  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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. &#160; 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 Leadership Institute, a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional [&#8230;]The post 39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.&#160; 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 ARC’s capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia. Today’s awards will help [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards an Additional $2.5 Million to Help Appalachian Local Development Districts Access More Federal Funds  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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 through READY LDDs, ARC&#8217;s recently [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards Nearly $500K to Help Five Appalachian Kentucky Area Development Districts Apply for More Federal Funds   appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.,&#160;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 living and/or working in the Appalachian [&#8230;]The post ARC Seeking Applicants for Region&#8217;s Leading Economic Development Training Opportunity appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2022—The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)&#160;is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachia’s 13 states graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Members of the Class of 2022, along with their friends and family, attended the ceremony in Washington, D.C.&#160; [&#8230;]The post 39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Regional Commission Launches New Capacity-Building Initiative, Seeks Nonprofit Applicants for Fall Term READY Appalachia will offer education, training, and flexible funding to help nonprofits, community foundations, local governments, and Local Development Districts better serve as pillars for community and economic development. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 21, 2022—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the launch of READY Appalachia, a community capacity-building initiative offering flexible funding to Appalachian nonprofit [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Regional Commission Launches New Capacity-Building Initiative, Seeks Nonprofit Applicants for Fall Term appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC and U.S. EPA Announce Partnership on Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program WASHINGTON, D.C.,&#160;November&#160;29, 2021—During today’s&#160;meeting of the&#160;Interagency Working Group&#160;(IWG)&#160;on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization,&#160;the&#160;Appalachian Regional Commission&#160;(ARC)&#160;and&#160;the&#160;U.S.&#160;Environmental Protection Agency&#160;(EPA)&#160;announced their partnership&#160;on&#160;the&#160;Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program, which will&#160;help&#160;local&#160;development&#160;districts (LDDs) and local elected officials strategically deploy American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery&#160;Funds&#160;to reignite their regional economies.&#160;&#160; “We are so pleased to join forces with the [&#8230;]The post ARC and U.S. EPA Announce Partnership on Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows For 2021-2022  Class Includes 40 Fellows Representing Variety of Disciplines and Backgrounds from 13 Appalachian States &#160;  WASHINGTON, D.C.,&#160;September 28,&#160;2021—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced 40 Fellows who will be participating in the&#160;third&#160;class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute. The class&#160;represents&#160;Appalachia’s 13 states and includes professionals who live and/or work in the Region in a variety of sectors including&#160;education, healthcare, economic [&#8230;]The post ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows For 2021-2022 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.