ARC makes ARISE awards
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently awarded $14.5 million in Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grants for five projects.
ARC Awards $33.5 M to accelerate economic growth across 13 Appalachian states
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $33.5 million to 12 collaborative, multi-state projects designed to drive large-scale economic transformation.
New Resource: A primer of Appalachian Regional Commission’s funding opportunities
Many federal funding programs have the potential to support technology-based economic development (TBED) initiatives, even when technology and innovation aren’t their explicit focus. This is the case with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). SSTI recently sat down with Christy Johnson, ARC program analyst, to learn how three of ARC’s funding opportunities can support TBED activities in the Appalachian region.
ARC Awards $16.4M+ to Grow Green Manufacturing in Northern and Central Appalachia and nearly $54 million for its POWER initiative
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently awarded new grants totaling over $16.4 million to boost green energy manufacturing and workforce development through its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) funding opportunity.
ARC POWER Initiative awards $47 million to diversify Appalachian economies
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced its largest POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative funding package. This funding package awards nearly $47 million to 52 projects in 181 counties to support economic diversification and mitigate job losses from coal-related industries in Appalachian communities.
ARC launches $73.5 million grant initiative to grow regional economies in Appalachia
A new $73.5 million grant opportunity using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is aimed at growing and supporting the development of new economic opportunities across multiple states in Appalachia.
ARC awards nearly $21 million to revitalize coal-impacted communities; projects support innovation
Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $21 million for 21 projects impacting 211 counties through its POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revital
$46.4 million announced for 57 new POWER grants
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced its largest POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) grant package to date, investing nearly $46.4 million into 57 projects across 184 counties. The award aims to leverage entrepreneurship, workforce development, and infrastructure to bolster re-employment opportunities, create jobs in existing or new industries, and attract new sources of investment.
$43.3 million announced for 51 new POWER grants
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $43.3 million for 51 projects in the region’s coal-impacted communities. More than half of the awards will support recovery-to-work efforts or broadband initiatives. To date, ARC has awarded over $238 million and supported 293 projects.
Appalachian nonprofits can benefit from virtual training hub focused on financial sustainability
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened a new virtual training hub — the Appalachia Nonprofit Resource Center — to help the region’s nonprofits as they navigate the COVID crisis.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened a new virtual training hub — the Appalachia Nonprofit Resource Center — to help the region’s nonprofits as they navigate the COVID crisis. Teams from regional nonprofits are invited to apply for dedicated technical assistance coaching focusing on long-term operational sustainability during the COVID crisis, and slots for 120 organizations are available. Topics include: short-term financial management; long-term financial management; mission and operations; and fundraising.