Appalachian Regional Commission

Attendees at ARC’s 2026 Regional Workshops will hear about project best practices, funding opportunities and can meet one-on-one with ARC subject matter experts. Register now to join us on March 24 in Cartersville, GA or March 26 in Ithaca, NY! bit.ly/4adEiD4

Thank you to the Governors and representatives from all 13 Appalachian states for joining the ARC annual quorum today. Learn more about how ARC collaborates with state governments: arc.gov/appalachian-st…

Due 2/27: programming proposals for ARC’s 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, happening June 2–4 in Starkville, MS. arc.gov/2026-annual-co…

ARC’s 2026 Regional Workshops will provide information on funding opportunities, and project planning, compliance and alignment with ARC goals. Register now to join us on March 24 in Cartersville, GA or March 26 in Ithaca, NY! arc.gov/event/workshop…

Proposals to present at our 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, are due Feb 27. Learn more and submit ideas you’d like to share in Starkville, Mississippi this June: bit.ly/4rdk9CO ☀️

Our 2026 Regional Workshops will be held March 24 & 26 in Cartersville, GA, and Ithaca, NY. The workshops will help both grant applicants and awardees deepen their understanding of the full ARC grant lifecycle. Register now to join us! bit.ly/4adEiD4

Registration is now open for our 2026 regional workshops! Join us on March 24 in Cartersville, Georgia, or on March 26 or Ithaca, New York. These workshops will help grant applicants and awardees learn about best practices in project planning and more. cvent.me/wlDMEN

ARC’s 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, is happening June 2–4 in Starkville, MS. Submit your programming proposal by Feb. 27 to showcase best practices for economic growth: bit.ly/4rdk9CO

Elected by his fellow Appalachian governors, Governor @tatereeves is ARC's 2026 States' Co-Chair! Gov. Reeves will also co-host the 2026 ARC Annual Conference in Starkville, Mississippi, on June 2-4, 2026: bit.ly/4pskMqB

We awarded $9.2 million in ARISE funds to the Fletcher Group, Inc. to launch its Connect Appalachia project, supporting job training and placement for 1,500 Appalachians in recovery from substance use disorder across six Appalachian states. bit.ly/4roh6IW

Today, we’re excited to introduce the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2025-2026. This class of 40 fellows represents public, private and nonprofit sectors from all 13 Appalachian states. bit.ly/4obWx0b

Today, @gaylemanchin, @GovWesMoore, @GovernorVA and representatives of all 13 Appalachian states met to discuss investments that are driving economic growth in the region. Thank you to each of our state partners for convening with us in Western Maryland!

Today we awarded $11M+ to 32 recovery-to-work projects through our Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative bit.ly/42ty263 INSPIRE projects address workforce gaps & economic challenges in Appalachia caused by substance use disorder

Today, we awarded $341K+ in ARISE funds to @muresearch to develop comprehensive plans helping Appalachians, especially those aging out of foster care, successfully enter the workforce. 🌄👩‍🏭 Learn more: bit.ly/4mXc17B

Don't forget! We need your input to create our 2026-30 strategic plan. Take our five-minute survey now: bit.ly/4pgIYNY

Applications for funding through Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) are open now. Funds will support multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies: bit.ly/3UKsH5Z

Letters of intent (LOI) to apply for funding through our POWER Initiative for coal communities are due Sept 12! ⚡ LOIs are required before application. Watch the latest pre-application webinar: youtu.be/9CjRkuG_qFM Access applicant resources: bit.ly/46cix4p

Today, we awarded $2.3M in ARISE funds to support 3 new transformational, multi-state projects from these grantees: @HTFoundationWV: bit.ly/46bgQmL @SOAR_EKY: bit.ly/47Xchik @American_Heart: bit.ly/46t0Nkv

Time is running out to register for our virtual Community Conversations! ⏱️Join us and contribute to ARC’s 2026-30 strategic plan. 💡 bit.ly/3HhsWlK

Today, we announced the selection of 13 Appalachian colleges and universities to join our Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. bit.ly/3wFtWum ACRI gives students the applied research tools they need to solve economic development challenges in their communities.