Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
Alabama ADECA - Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division
About this opportunity
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) issued a notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) for its fiscal year (FY) 2026 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. POWER offers federal grant funding for projects that help Appalachian coal communities expand local and regional economies by creating high-quality, in-demand jobs, attracting new sources of private investment and providing comprehensive workforce services and skills training. Key dates for the fiscal year 2026 POWER application process include: May 5, 2026: NOSA and pre-application webinar recording released on arc.gov/power May 15, 2026: Register for Pathways, ARC’s grant management system, to ensure access to the application portal May 22, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET): Required let...