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The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

We’re excited to share that the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with ARC, is investing more than $43M in rural ...
10/23/2026

We’re excited to share that the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with ARC, is investing more than $43M in rural communities across Appalachia! 📣

Through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative, communities across the region will receive support to strengthen community-driven workforce and economic development projects.

👏 WORC awards in Appalachia:

▪️Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Kentucky – $6M
▪️ New River Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium, Virginia – $8M
▪️The 1982 Foundation, West Virginia – $5.8M
▪️Tri County Jobs for Ohio Graduates, Ohio – $8M
▪️Tuskegee University, Alabama – $7.5M
▪️United Steelworkers (USW), Ohio – $8M

It's time to apply to ARC’s July 2027 summer learning opportunities for Appalachian students! ⌚The Appalachian STEM Acad...
10/08/2026

It's time to apply to ARC’s July 2027 summer learning opportunities for Appalachian students! ⌚

The Appalachian STEM Academy brings together middle school students and high school students and teachers to work alongside award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 🔬

The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, hosted by Appalachian State University, welcomes high school students interested in business and economic development.💡

Learn more and apply by December 4, 2026, at https://www.arc.gov/academies-and-institutes/

Congratulations to the 60 local governments selected to participate in our READY Local Governments Training Program! ⬇️🎉...
09/24/2026

Congratulations to the 60 local governments selected to participate in our READY Local Governments Training Program! ⬇️🎉

Each participating community will take part in nine weeks of virtual training designed to help local leaders better identify, manage and implement federally funded economic development projects.

After completing the training, participants will be eligible to apply for up to $50K in funding (no match required) for projects that will help them better meet local economic needs.

We’re excited to announce more than $45M in new POWER grant awards! ⚡ Funding will help partners strengthen workforce tr...
09/17/2026

We’re excited to announce more than $45M in new POWER grant awards! ⚡

Funding will help partners strengthen workforce training, create job opportunities and advance new industries in communities across eight Appalachian states.

With today's awards, POWER has invested $518M in projects that have generated nearly $1.9B in additional private investment, created or retained almost 54K jobs and prepared nearly 190K workers and students for careers in advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, tourism, agriculture and other growing industries.

Attention, data fans! 📊 The annual update to our data overview of the Appalachian Region, “The Chartbook,” is here. This...
08/20/2026

Attention, data fans! 📊 The annual update to our data overview of the Appalachian Region, “The Chartbook,” is here.

This year’s report reveals key trends in Appalachian employment, education, housing, population and more. There are valuable insights for communities across the region.

Poverty rates are down, incomes are up, and educational attainment continues to rise. 📈 Explore the new data now: https://www.arc.gov/chartbook

Applications for READY Local Governments are due July 31! This virtual training program is geared toward local governmen...
07/17/2026

Applications for READY Local Governments are due July 31!

This virtual training program is geared toward local government officials who are looking to better identify, secure, manage and implement federally funded economic development projects. 💪

Watch the pre-application video to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RKDM97

Due July 23: applications for funding through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative! 🗓️ WORC...
07/15/2026

Due July 23: applications for funding through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative! 🗓️

WORC supports community-led grant projects that address workforce and economic development challenges in rural Appalachia and other regions. ✅

Interested applicants can watch our pre-application video series and the DOL’s potential applicant webcast, all at: https://bit.ly/3xqR5AZ

ARC is seeking proposals to evaluate the impact of ARC’s business site development grants. See the RFP and answers to su...
06/30/2026

ARC is seeking proposals to evaluate the impact of ARC’s business site development grants. See the RFP and answers to submitted questions here: https://bit.ly/3QIWnBB

Investments in development‑ready commercial and industrial sites help grow existing businesses, attract new industries and strengthen quality of life across Appalachia.

📅 Contract period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
⏱️ Proposal deadline: July 10, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET

We’re now accepting applications for READY Local Governments! This nine-week virtual training program helps Appalachian ...
06/25/2026

We’re now accepting applications for READY Local Governments!

This nine-week virtual training program helps Appalachian local government officials better identify, secure, manage and implement federally funded economic development projects.

Selected participants will build skills alongside a cohort of other Appalachian officials. After successfully completing training, participants are eligible apply for up to $50K for internal projects that help address community economic needs.

Register now to join our July 9 pre-application webinar and apply by July 31. ✍ www.arc.gov/ready/localgovs

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