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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

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Posted
Jan 10, 2026
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Who can apply

Government agencies

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to apply for up to $50,000 in funding (no-match required) to enhance organizational ability to better meet their communities’ economic needs. Any borough, city, county, municipality, parish, town, township or federally recognized Indian tribe located in the Appalachian Region, and who has not previously participated in READY Local Governments, is eligible to apply. Municipalities serving economically distressed counties are strongly encouraged to participate.

About this opportunity

The Appalachian Regional Commission was established by Congress in 1965 to promote growth and to improve the quality of life in the thirteen Appalachian States. Thirty-seven of Alabama’s counties are included in the ARC region, and the local participation is facilitated by eight local development districts. The development organization for the ARC program in Alabama functions within the Governor’s Office. Administration responsibilities for the development programs of the ARC are assigned by the Governor to the ADECA Director. As such, the Director serves as an Alternate State Member of the Commission. ARC invests in activities that address at least one of five goals: Invest in entrepreneurial and business development strategies Increase the education, knowledge, skills, and health of resi...

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