About this archived 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 letters of intent (LOI) due July 8, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET): Grant applications due Winter 2027: Awards announced 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 letters of intent (LOI) due July 8, 2026 (5:00 p.m. ET): Grant applications due Winter 2027: Awards announced Award recipients for the previous FY 2025 funding cycle will be announced this summer, followed by recipients for the FY 2026 funding in Winter 2027. Learn more about ARC’s POWER Initiative, the FY 2026 NOSA, and how to apply.

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