Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is ARC’s multi-state initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through collaborative projects. ARC launched ARISE to strengthen Appalachian business and industry, and to grow and support the development of new opportunities across multiple states. Since January 2023, ARC has invested $179 million in 67 projects in all 13 […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
Pre-applications are due December 5, 2025, for funding through ARC’s ARISE Initiative. Washington, D.C., September 9, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE). ARISE is ARC’s multi-state funding opportunity that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through collaborative […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
The new project will advance tourism infrastructure, job training, and business growth across 22 Parkway-adjacent counties in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia. Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $5,130,000 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to improve and promote tourism to boost the economies of 22 Parkway-adjacent counties […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
The new project will advance tourism infrastructure, job training, and business growth across 22 Parkway-adjacent counties in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia. Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $5,130,000 to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to improve and promote tourism to boost the economies of 22 Parkway-adjacent counties […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
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