# 2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Evaluation of ARC’s Business Development Grants Closed Between 2017-2021 This report presents findings from an evaluation of ARC’s business development projects that closed between 2017 and 2021, representing 220 grants and nearly $75 million of ARC investment. The evaluation found that ARC’s business development grants closed during that timeframe led to improvements for nearly 11,000 businesses and facilitated the creation of over 14,500 jobs [&#8230;]The post Evaluation of ARC&#8217;s Business Development Grants Closed Between 2017-2021 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Food Insecurity in the Appalachian Region This report provides a comprehensive assessment of food insecurity dynamics in Appalachia—primarily through analysis of datasets from Feeding America, the American Community Survey (ACS), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It highlights the realities, risks, and opportunities related to food insecurity in the region. The report also offers case studies of a range of [&#8230;]The post Food Insecurity in the Appalachian Region appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.&#160; 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 North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, [&#8230;]The post Biden-Harris Administration through ARC Awards $20M to Accelerate Green Textile Manufacturing, Green Energy Technology in Southern and Central Appalachia  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.&#160; 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 Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) [&#8230;]The post Biden-Harris Administration through ARC Awards $14.5M+ to Grow Green Manufacturing in Northern and Central Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Congressional Districts in Appalachia This map displays the 57 congressional districts and the district representatives of the 118th U.S. Congress in the Appalachian Region.The post Congressional Districts in Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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.&#160; WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2023—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $14 million to 43 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to address Appalachia’s substance use [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards Nearly $14 Million to 43 Projects Supporting Appalachians Recovering from Substance Use Disorder  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2023 The coal industry—both in Appalachia and in the United States as a whole—has undergone a severe downturn over the last decade as demand for coal has fallen across the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession weighed down on coal production even more. With data through 2022, this report details major trends in coal [&#8230;]The post Coal Production and Employment in Appalachia, 2023 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Diseases of Despair, 2023 This study analyzes the impact of diseases of despair on mortality within the Appalachian Region, focusing on mortality from three main causes: alcohol, prescription drug, and illegal drug overdose; suicide; and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis of the liver. It includes data through 2021 and serves as an update to previous ARC reports exploring the same issues.The post Appalachian Diseases of Despair, 2023 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.