# Press Release - Appalachian Regional Commission

- ARC Awards $17 Million to Multi-state Workforce and Tourism Development Projects Two new ARISE grants promote multi-state solutions to outdoor recreation tourism and behavioral healthcare challenges across Appalachian Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 2024—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded two new grants totaling $17 million to boost outdoor recreation tourism and strengthen the behavioral healthcare workforce through its Appalachian Regional [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards $17 Million to Multi-state Workforce and Tourism Development Projects appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Launches New Funding Opportunity for Appalachian Regional Energy Hub   WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) launched the Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative, a funding opportunity that makes available up to $5 million for eligible applicants to: &#160; “From the beginning, Appalachia has kept the lights on in this country—and now, our region is well positioned to continue to strengthen regional economies [&#8230;]The post ARC Launches New Funding Opportunity for Appalachian Regional Energy Hub   appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Awards Nearly $1.7 Million to Multi-state Economic Development Projects in Northern and Central Appalachia Four new ARISE grants promote multi-state solutions to transit, tourism, downtown revitalization and local investment challenges in Appalachia. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 29, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded four new grants totaling nearly $1.7 million to boost transportation, downtown revitalization, tourism and local access to capital through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards Nearly $1.7 Million to Multi-state Economic Development Projects in Northern and Central Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Seeks Applicants for Economic Diversification Projects in Region’s Coal-Impacted Communities  Applications for ARC’s 2024 POWER Initiative, which creates new opportunities in communities affected by the downturn of the coal industry, are due April 17, 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 1, 2024—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Notice of Solicitations of Applications (NOSA) for its POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative. [&#8230;]The post ARC Seeks Applicants for Economic Diversification Projects in Region’s Coal-Impacted Communities  appeared first on 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 Opens Applications for 2024 Substance Use Disorder Recovery-to-Work Projects Applications for ARC&#8217;s 2024 INSPIRE Initiative to address substance use disorder workforce challenges are due March 8, 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C., January 8, 2024—Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a Notice of Solicitation of Applications for its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which addresses the disproportionate impact of the substance use disorder (SUD) [&#8230;]The post ARC Opens Applications for 2024 Substance Use Disorder Recovery-to-Work Projects appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Named 2024 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair  Governor Lee will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic and community growth across the 13-state region.&#160; WASHINGTON, D.C., January 3, 2024—Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2024 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) states’ co-chair. As part of [&#8230;]The post Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Named 2024 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Business Development Grants from ARC Created 29,000+ Jobs and Brought $923M in Private Investment to Appalachia, According to New Report  The report highlights 10 successful grant projects as case studies, demonstrating the impact of the strategies used to address community challenges. WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2023—A new report released today shows that Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) investments in business development projects facilitated the creation or retainment of 29,352 jobs and the establishment of 1,944 new [&#8230;]The post Business Development Grants from ARC Created 29,000+ Jobs and Brought $923M in Private Investment to Appalachia, According to New Report  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- More Than $995,000 Awarded to 40 Appalachian Organizations via ARC’s READY Nonprofits Initiative   Funding will help Appalachian nonprofits in 11 states build organizational capacity, enabling them to better serve their communities.&#160;&#160; WASHINGTON, D.C., December 14, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $995,339 in awards through READY Nonprofits, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia. Funds will help 40 nonprofits from 11 Appalachian states [&#8230;]The post More Than $995,000 Awarded to 40 Appalachian Organizations via ARC’s READY Nonprofits Initiative   appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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 2, 2024. WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2023—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 free intensive learning experiences specifically for the [&#8230;]The post ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region’s Middle and High School Students appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.