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Appalachian Regional Commission

@arcgov

Federal-state partnership working for sustainable community & economic development in the 13 states of Appalachia.

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The trucking industry in #Appalachia creates quality jobs & helps tie the region to supply chains ๐Ÿšš but truck parking is limited. Our new report assesses Appalachia's truck parking supply & provides recommendations to improve parking availability: arc.gov/report/appalacโ€ฆ

The trucking industry in #Appalachia creates quality jobs & helps tie the region to supply chains ๐Ÿšš but truck parking is limited.

Our new report assesses Appalachia's truck parking supply & provides recommendations to improve parking availability: arc.gov/report/appalacโ€ฆ
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We just awarded $14.5 million to five projects through our Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) ๐ŸŽ‰ The awards will bolster workforce development, training opportunities & capacity building programs in eight Appalachian states ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/41c26mL

We just awarded $14.5 million to five projects through our Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) ๐ŸŽ‰

The awards will bolster workforce development, training opportunities & capacity building programs in eight Appalachian states ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/41c26mL
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Today, our Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin met this year's new AmeriCorps VISTA participants. bit.ly/3OCh9hV She also spoke about $14M+ we awarded to 5 ARISE projects today ๐ŸŽŠ From collaborative work to the impact of talented people, the region's future is strong!

Today, our Federal Co-Chair <a href="/GayleManchin/">Gayle Manchin</a> met this year's new <a href="/AmeriCorps/">AmeriCorps</a> VISTA participants. bit.ly/3OCh9hV 

She also spoke about $14M+ we awarded to 5 ARISE projects today ๐ŸŽŠ From collaborative work to the impact of talented people, the region's future is strong!
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Join FedCo Gayle Manchin & our partners Appalachian Community Capital at 2 pm ET today to celebrate the launch of the Green Bank for Rural America, a $450M funding opportunity to support new energy projects in rural communities. โ™ป๏ธโšก Register now! greenbanklaunch.eventbrite.com

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There's still time to apply for our free summer learning program, the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy! Appalachian high school students will spend two weeks building entrepreneurial skills at Appalachian State. ๐Ÿ’ก Apply by this Friday, Dec. 6 ๐Ÿ‘‡ arc.gov/academies-and-โ€ฆ

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Yesterday, Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin celebrated a new chapter of Appalachian economic development at the launch of the Green Bank for Rural America! Community lenders can apply for funding and technical assistance now: greenbankforruralamerica.org Appalachian Community Capital The Hub CoalfieldDevelopment

Yesterday, Federal Co-Chair <a href="/GayleManchin/">Gayle Manchin</a> celebrated a new chapter of Appalachian economic development at the launch of the Green Bank for Rural America! 

Community lenders can apply for funding and technical assistance now: greenbankforruralamerica.org

<a href="/acc_cdfi/">Appalachian Community Capital</a> <a href="/WVHub/">The Hub</a> <a href="/CoalfieldWV/">CoalfieldDevelopment</a>
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Students from 15 colleges & universities are at our #Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) symposium today! They spent the semester developing for-credit, community research projects. Now, they're sharing their work & making new friends! ๐ŸŒŸ bit.ly/4flNipb

Students from 15 colleges &amp; universities are at our #Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) symposium today!

They spent the semester developing for-credit, community research projects. 

Now, they're sharing their work &amp; making new friends! ๐ŸŒŸ bit.ly/4flNipb
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ARC is excited for the return of our in-person workshop series, "Getting the Grant" ๐Ÿฅณ We're traveling to three destinations across the region to help attendees prepare strong applications for our 2025 funding opportunities. Register today to join us: arc.gov/event/getting-โ€ฆ

ARC is excited for the return of our in-person workshop series, "Getting the Grant" ๐Ÿฅณ

We're traveling to three destinations across the region to help attendees prepare strong applications for our 2025 funding opportunities.

Register today to join us: arc.gov/event/getting-โ€ฆ
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Apply now for our internship program, ELEVATE! ๐ŸŽ“ ELEVATE is a paid opportunity for #Appalachia's college students & recent graduates to spend eight weeks in D.C. working with ARC staff on impactful projects & deepening their connection to the region. arc.gov/elevate/

Apply now for our internship program, ELEVATE! ๐ŸŽ“

ELEVATE is a paid opportunity for #Appalachia's college students &amp; recent graduates to spend eight weeks in D.C. working with ARC staff on impactful projects &amp; deepening their connection to the region. arc.gov/elevate/
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Rebuilding local economic drivers is key to #HurricaneHelene recovery. This includes outdoor tourism. That's why we awarded $1.3M to Southwest Virginia to develop long-term repair plans for important recreation assets, including trails, bridges, campgrounds, parks and more. ๐Ÿ’™

Rebuilding local economic drivers is key to #HurricaneHelene recovery. This includes outdoor tourism. 

That's why we awarded $1.3M to <a href="/mySWVA/">Southwest Virginia</a> to develop long-term repair plans for important recreation assets, including trails, bridges, campgrounds, parks and more. ๐Ÿ’™
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Learn about ARC's 2025 funding opportunities with our in-person workshop series, "Getting the Grant"! ๐Ÿ’ธ #Appalachians will convene in three destinations to network, hear application insights from ARC staff & get inspired by grantee success stories ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4gjR835

Learn about ARC's 2025 funding opportunities with our in-person workshop series, "Getting the Grant"! ๐Ÿ’ธ

#Appalachians will convene in three destinations to network, hear application insights from ARC staff &amp; get inspired by grantee success stories ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4gjR835
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We want to hear how we can make our capacity-building opportunities even more effective! Take our 10-minute survey (and share with other organizations in #Appalachia!) to help inform our capacity-building strategy for the next five years: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8076470/ARCโ€ฆ

We want to hear how we can make our capacity-building opportunities even more effective!

Take our 10-minute survey (and share with other organizations in #Appalachia!) to help inform our capacity-building strategy for the next five years: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8076470/ARCโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿคฉ NBC News recently highlighted Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, featuring our incredible partner ASP! They've already rebuilt 8 homes in time for the holidays, with plans to rebuild or repair 200 total homes in impacted communities. โ โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‡ nbcnews.com/nightly-news/vโ€ฆ

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That's a wrap, 2024! Check out our Fiscal Year 2024 snapshot for more info on our record-breaking year of $365M grants awarded. bit.ly/4iXKpO9

That's a wrap, 2024! Check out our Fiscal Year 2024 snapshot for more info on our record-breaking year of $365M grants awarded. bit.ly/4iXKpO9
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Applications to apply for funding through ARCโ€™s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative are open now, and due March 10, 2025. bit.ly/3DUyiBy

Applications to apply for funding through ARCโ€™s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative are open now, and due March 10, 2025. bit.ly/3DUyiBy
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BIG NEWS: ARC is offering no-cost training & funding to help #Appalachia's nonprofits build capacity to serve communities! Our virtual, seven-week READY Nonprofits program will help participants strengthen programming, operations, fundraising & more. ๐Ÿ‘‰ arc.gov/ready/nonprofiโ€ฆ

BIG NEWS: ARC is offering no-cost training &amp; funding to help #Appalachia's nonprofits build capacity to serve communities!

Our virtual, seven-week READY Nonprofits program will help participants strengthen programming, operations, fundraising &amp; more. ๐Ÿ‘‰ arc.gov/ready/nonprofiโ€ฆ
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Today, Governors & representatives from #Appalachia's 13 states met for ARC's annual quorum meeting. We thank them for sharing updates on their work, including recovery efforts from #HurricaneHelene & recent storms. Learn more about Appalachian states: arc.gov/appalachian-stโ€ฆ

Today, Governors &amp; representatives from #Appalachia's 13 states met for ARC's annual quorum meeting.

We thank them for sharing updates on their work, including recovery efforts from #HurricaneHelene &amp; recent storms.

Learn more about Appalachian states: arc.gov/appalachian-stโ€ฆ
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Maps + Appalachia = Mappalachia! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Did you know we have lots of maps you can use to better understand the region, areas that are eligible for ARC funding and more? ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ“Š Check 'em out, and happy perusing! ๐Ÿค“ arc.gov/map/

Maps + Appalachia = Mappalachia! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Did you know we have lots of maps you can use to better understand the region, areas that are eligible for ARC funding and more? ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ“Š

Check 'em out, and happy perusing! ๐Ÿค“  arc.gov/map/
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Today, weโ€™re excited to announce a $10M investment in river port infrastructure in Southern Appalachia. ARC funds will support improvements at the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to expand regional commerce and business opportunities. bit.ly/3QR9ayQ

Today, weโ€™re excited to announce a $10M investment in river port infrastructure in Southern Appalachia. ARC funds will support improvements at the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to expand regional commerce and business opportunities. bit.ly/3QR9ayQ
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Today, we awarded $342K in ARISE grant funds to Land of Sky. Theyโ€™ll uncover economic growth opportunities in the forest products sector through the Southern Appalachian Forest Products Marketing and Supply Chain Analysis project. Learn more: bit.ly/4iUE8CA

Today, we awarded $342K in ARISE grant funds to <a href="/LandofSkyRC/">Land of Sky</a>. Theyโ€™ll uncover economic growth opportunities in the forest products sector through the Southern Appalachian Forest Products Marketing and Supply Chain Analysis project. Learn more: bit.ly/4iUE8CA