ARC uses congressionally appropriated funds to invest in the region’s economic and community development through grants. Projects must take place within the Appalachian Region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) of 1965. For projects with a geographic scope extending beyond ARC’s footprint, only activities within the region would be eligible for funding. […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
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
Appalachian nonprofits are mission-driven organizations committed to meeting pressing community needs. However, these organizations often lack the capacity and resources to put ideas into action. Through READY Nonprofits, ARC provides no-cost training to help leaders of nonprofits serving the Appalachian Region build skills in federal grant application and management, financial management, fundraising, employee recruitment and retention, […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachia’s local governments are the backbone of economic and community development. With more federal funding available than ever, local governments need support to apply for these opportunities and leverage federal support to create lasting, positive change. READY Local Governments provides no-cost training to help local government officials better identify, secure, manage, and implement federally funded […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
In many areas of Appalachia, community foundations are the only philanthropic option for nonprofits, local government entities and other community groups. READY Community Foundations provides no-cost training to help these organizations strengthen operations, programming and fundraising. Following completion of the training program, participants will be eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding (no-match […]| 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
Appalachia is made up of 423 counties across 13 states and spans 206,000 square miles, from southern New York to northern Mississippi. The Region’s 26.3 million residents live in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and all of West Virginia.| Appalachian Regional Commission