NC ARC Program

DEADLINE: NC Private Road and Bridge Program repair reimbursements deadline is Feb. 28 This program helps property owners across WNC recoup qualifying costs associated with repairing private roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene. ncdps.gov/our-organizati…

US EPA’s (SWIFT) initiative invites drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility stakeholders in NC to join a free in-person workshop on natural hazard resilience and funding opportunities. February 11th, 2026 - Morganton, NC Register: eventbrite.com/e/funding-and-…

Deadline to apply for @ARCgov summer programs for middle and high school students, and teachers is 1 month away. Program topic areas include hands on STEM education and entrepreneurship development programs. Apply by Wednesday, December 3! Apply here: arc.gov/academies-and-…

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

@ARCgov announces newest Appalachian Leadership Institute Class! The ALI is a training opportunity that equips local leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. Congrats to the NC fellows: Jazmyne Baylor, Becky Pearson, & Thomas Salley!

@ARCgov is now accepting applications for summer study programs in entrepreneurship and STEM for Region’s middle and high school students. This free program offers experiential learning from world-class institutions! Apply today at: arc.gov/academies-and-…

@ARCgov announces 2 INSPIRE Initiative grants investing $998k to strengthen the SUD recovery to the workforce ecosystem in WNC! Activities include career readiness training, recovery friendly business engagement, recovery housing, peer support and more. arc.gov/grants-and-opp…

The ARISE grant window is now open! For projects impacting WNC, use the intake form linked below to begin the application process. More info on the ARISE program available on the ARC webpage. forms.office.com/pages/response…

@ARCgov announces an ARISE grant initiative that impacts Appalachian NC. @appstate partners on the "Expansion of Cloud Data Analytics Fellows Program" project that will train professors to teach skills related to cloud computing, data analysis and weather data.

@ARCgov POWER Initiative grant program is now open! Seeks to fund transformational econ dev projects which empower entrepreneurs, develop workforce ecosystems and more to strengthen economies in #Appalachia! Deadlines: LOI: 9/12/25 Full App: 10/22/25 arc.gov/grants-and-opp…

@ARCgov is embarking on development of a new strategic plan to help guide investments for Appalachia’s 13-state, 423-county region. Please take a moment to share your ideas! Multiple ways to have your voice heard at the link below: arc.gov/communityconve…

Registration for our annual conference, Appalachian Places, opens 8/7 at 3pm ET. Sign up for our newsletter to be among the first to access our registration site: arc.gov/newsletter-sig… More about the conference, 10/6-7 in Frostburg, MD: arc.gov/event/appalach…

Every 5 years, @ARCgov works w/ partners on a strategic plan that guides investments for Appalachia’s 13-state, 423-county region. We are launching the planning process by asking for your input! Multiple ways to have your voice heard at the link below: arc.gov/communityconve…

Congrats to the @ARCgov Appalachian Leadership Institute graduates from NC: April Austin, George Ivey, & Silas Shields! The ALI training program equips public, private & nonprofit leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change in their communities.

Do you need easy to use demographic and economic data for the Appalachian region? Check out the new @ARCgov Chartbook with over 300k data points about economy, income, employment, education and more—all presented at regional, state, and county levels. arc.gov/about-the-appa…

@ARCgov announces an ARISE grant for the Small Modular & Advanced Reactor Training (SMART) Program impacting 6 ARC states. Project will develop a plan to implement advanced nuclear workforce training to ensure individuals are prepared to take advantage of nuclear industry careers

@MtnBizWorks announces the Waypoint Resilience Cohort, a business training program aimed at helping outdoor industry businesses rebuild from Helene, problem-solve with peers and experts and chart a course for long-term sustainability and growth Learn more: mountainbizworks.org/waypoint-resil…

@ARCgov is seeking applicants for a leadership training opportunity with a focus on economic development in Appalachia. The program, at no cost to participants, focuses on skill-building, mentoring and collaboration to grow Appalachia’s economic future. arc.gov/academies-and-…

The Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, a $55M fund to rebuild damaged public infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive, is now active! NC local govt in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply. Learn more at: commerce.nc.gov/grants-incenti…

@ARCgov awards $5.1M to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to improve and promote tourism to boost the economies of 22 Parkway counties across Appalachian NC & VA. This grant will help the Foundation implement strategies outlined in the “Blue Ridge Rising” community action plan.