The achievement of economic development goals in Appalachia is dependent upon local ability to prioritize challenges and implement impactful solutions. Many areas, especially those designated as rural and economically distressed, lack capacity at the individual, organizational or community level to effectively plan and implement strategies, capitalize on funding opportunities and steer investments toward successful outcomes. […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachia’s 74 Local Development Districts play a critical role in community and economic growth, often serving as the primary development organizations in rural areas. With a variety of federal funding sources available, LDDs need support to help their communities identify, access, and best utilize these opportunities. Through READY LDDs, ARC has awarded nearly $4 million to 41 LDDs […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
READY Appalachia, our new community capacity-building initiative, offers free cohort-based training, and flexible funding to employees of Appalachian nonprofits, community foundations, local governments, and Local Development Districts.| Appalachian Regional Commission