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
ARC’s vision is to ensure that Appalachia—a region of great opportunity—will achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. This means Appalachia’s economic indicators will become proportionate with the nation as a whole. While significant progress has been made, challenges such as economic transition in coal communities, the substance use disorder crisis and the lingering impacts of […]| 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
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