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