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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Named 2023 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

          Governor Beshear will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic and community growth across the region. WASHINGTON, D.C., January 4, 2023—Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2023 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)...
    
    
    
    
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    ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region’s Middle and High School Students

          Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy applications due February 10, 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2022 — Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer study opportunities: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both programs, planned for summer 2023, are...
    
    
    
    
          NewsAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Hosts 160 Appalachian College and University Students at Community Research Symposium

          Beginning today, students from 16 colleges and universities in 10 Appalachian states will share capstone research at the 22nd annual Appalachian Teaching Project symposium.  WASHINGTON, D.C., December 2, 2022 — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is hosting 160 students from 16 Appalachian colleges and universities for the 22nd annual Appalachian Teaching Project...
    
    
    
    
          NewsARC Awards $47 Million for Economic Diversification in Region’s Coal-Impacted Communities

          Largest POWER funding package to date will support growth of food economies, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and more to create new jobs in Appalachia’s coal-impacted communities. Frostburg, Maryland, October 17, 2022 —Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $47 million to 52 projects in 181...
    
    
    
    
          NewsARC Launches New Funding Opportunity to Support Local Development Districts Serving Distressed Areas and Marginalized Groups

          After serving 650 local leaders from all 13 Appalachian states through its Community Capacity Building Pilot Program, ARC will provide financial assistance of up to $100,000, with $2 million total available, to Appalachia’s Local Development Districts through its new funding opportunity, READY LDDs. Washington, D.C., October 11, 2022—Today, the...
    
    
    
    
          NewsARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows for 2022-2023

          New class of 40 fellows represents public, private, and nonprofit sectors across Appalachia’s 13 states WASHINGTON, D.C., October 6, 2022—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2022-2023 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for...
    
    
    
    
          NewsARC Releases New Data Indicating Recession Recovery, Key Vulnerabilities in Appalachia Prior to COVID-19

          “The Chartbook” features 300K+ data points on Appalachia’s economy, income, employment, education, and more prior to – and during – the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2022—New data released today by the Appalachian Regional Commission for the 12th annual update of The...
    
    
    
    
          NewsARC Awards $12 Million to 33 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder

          FY22 Awards for Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative Will Help Build & Expand Services in the Recovery Ecosystem. WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2022—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $12 million to 33 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) initiative, which...
    
    
    
    
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    ARC Launches $73.5 Million Grant Initiative in FY22 to Spur Multistate Collaboration to Transform Appalachia’s Economy Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

          WASHINGTON, D.C., August 23, 2022—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launched Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE), a new initiative to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects across Appalachia. Using the funding provided by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment...
    
    
    
    
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    State of Maryland to Co-Host the Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2022

          Governors and Special Guest Cal Ripken Jr. to Highlight Collaboration Across State Lines  WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2022—The State of Maryland will co-host the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s Annual Conference in Flintstone, Maryland at the Rocky Gap Resort, October 17-19, 2022. The official theme of this year’s conference is “...
    
    
    
    
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    39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute

          WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2022—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 Commission. Members...
    
    
    
    
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    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...
    
    
    
    
          NewsAppalachian Regional Commission Seeks Regional Leaders for Economic & Community Development Training Opportunities

          Public, Private, Nonprofit Leaders in Appalachia Encouraged to Apply. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 20, 2022 — Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) began accepting applications for the fourth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for individuals currently living and/or working in one of...
    
    
    
    
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    Appalachian Regional Commission Awards Nearly $21 Million to Revitalize the Region’s Coal-impacted Communities

          Building off of its largest POWER Initiative investment in 2021, ARC is funding an additional 21 projects to spur economic opportunities in coal-impacted communities. YOUNGSTOWN, OH, March 17, 2022 — Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $21 million for 21...
    
    
    
    
          NewsAppalachian Regional Commission Seeks Proposals for Economic Diversification Projects in Region’s Coal-Impacted Communities

          ~$25 Million in ARC POWER Grant Funding Available to Help Communities Affected by Downturn of Coal Industry  WASHINGTON, D.C., February 22, 2022 — Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, which supports economic diversification in Appalachia’s communities affected by job...
    
    
    
    
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