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    HomeGrants and OpportunitiesAppalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies

        
      
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies
	
	
				
	
	
	**Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)** is a new ARC initiativethat aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects across Appalachia. With the additional funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL), ARC launched ARISE to strengthen Appalachian business and industry, and to grow and support the development of new opportunities across multiple states.

ARISE encourages the region’s 13 states to think beyond local and state lines and to spearhead initiatives that encourage states to work together as one, united Appalachia to advance ARC’s strategic investment priorities.





	


  
How to Apply          
                      Multi-State Funding Now Available
          
                      Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) applicants must highlight partnerships across multiple states and provide a plan that showcases the economic impact of proposed project. ***Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.***
          
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ARISE’s Impact in Appalachia    
    
    $67.3M
              
              Invested							  


19
              
              Projects Supported							  


12
              
              States Impacted





	


  
Since January 2023, ARC has invested **$67.3 million** in **19 projects** impacting **12 Appalachian states** through the ARISE Initiative. Together, these investments are projected to create or retain over **21,300 jobs**, leverage more than **$4.6 million** in additional private investment into Appalachia’s economy, and prepare over **5,200 workers and students** for opportunities in broadband development, workforce education, and green manufacturing across the region.
          
                      Meet Our Grantees






	

Investments in Action        ARISE Success Stories
							
															ARISE grantees are creating over 21,00 jobs and preparing over 5,000 workers and students for opportunities aiming to economically transform the region.
							
															Explore All ARISE Stories

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Event          
                      ARISE Webinars
          
                      ARC has hosted two virtual workshops about our newest grant initiative – Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)! Learn more about the RFP, successful project examples, and more by watching both webinars.
          
                      View the Playlist





	


  
Resource          
                      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.
          
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