The NC program is focused on supporting ARC's mission is to innovate, partner, & invest to build community capacity & strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.
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NC ARC Program retweeted
Interested in recovery-to-work funding? 🌟 Letters of Intent (LOI) to apply are due May 12!
Submitting an LOI is required to apply for INSPIRE, which funds projects that that help Appalachians in recovery from substance use disorder get and keep jobs: bit.ly/3Sdxts4
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NC ARC Program retweeted
Applications are open for our Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative! 🌟
INSPIRE projects address the economic impacts of substance use disorder in Appalachia.
Learn about application requirements here: arc.gov/grants-and-opportuni…
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Apr 22
ARC application window is now open for the INSPIRE Initiative which supports projects that create or expand recovery ecosystems that help individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) enter or re-enter the workforce.
Learn more at: arc.gov/grants-and-opportuni…
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Feb 6
DEADLINE: NC Private Road and Bridge Program repair reimbursements deadline is Feb. 28
This program helps property owners across WNC recoup qualifying costs associated with repairing private roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene.
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Feb 2
US EPA’s (SWIFT) initiative invites drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility stakeholders in NC to join a free in-person workshop on natural hazard resilience and funding opportunities.
February 11th, 2026 - Morganton, NC
Register:
eventbrite.com/e/funding-and…
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3 Nov 2025
Deadline to apply for @ARCgov summer programs for middle and high school students, and teachers is 1 month away.
Program topic areas include hands on STEM education and entrepreneurship development programs.
Apply by Wednesday, December 3!
Apply here: arc.gov/academies-and-instit…
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NC ARC Program retweeted
23 Oct 2025
Today, we’re excited to introduce the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2025-2026.
This class of 40 fellows represents public, private and nonprofit sectors from all 13 Appalachian states. bit.ly/4obWx0b
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9 Sep 2025
The ARISE grant window is now open!
For projects impacting WNC, use the intake form linked below to begin the application process. More info on the ARISE program available on the ARC webpage.
forms.office.com/pages/respo…
9 Sep 2025
Applications for funding through Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) are open now.
Funds will support multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies: bit.ly/3UKsH5Z
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NC ARC Program retweeted
5 Aug 2025
Registration for our annual conference, Appalachian Places, opens 8/7 at 3pm ET. Sign up for our newsletter to be among the first to access our registration site: arc.gov/newsletter-signup/
More about the conference, 10/6-7 in Frostburg, MD: arc.gov/event/appalachian-pl…
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31 Jul 2025
Every 5 years, @ARCgov works w/ partners on a strategic plan that guides investments for Appalachia’s 13-state, 423-county region. We are launching the planning process by asking for your input! Multiple ways to have your voice heard at the link below:
arc.gov/communityconversatio…
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23 Jul 2025
Congrats to the @ARCgov Appalachian Leadership Institute graduates from NC: April Austin, George Ivey, & Silas Shields!
The ALI training program equips public, private & nonprofit leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change in their communities.
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2 Jul 2025
Do you need easy to use demographic and economic data for the Appalachian region? Check out the new @ARCgov Chartbook with over 300k data points about economy, income, employment, education and more—all presented at regional, state, and county levels.
arc.gov/about-the-appalachia…
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28 Apr 2025
The Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program, a $55M fund to rebuild damaged public infrastructure that small businesses rely on to operate and thrive, is now active!
NC local govt in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene can now apply.
Learn more at:
commerce.nc.gov/grants-incen…
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NC ARC Program retweeted
24 Apr 2025
@ARCgov awards $5.1M to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to improve and promote tourism to boost the economies of 22 Parkway counties across Appalachian NC & VA.
This grant will help the Foundation implement strategies outlined in the “Blue Ridge Rising” community action plan.
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4 Apr 2025
Excited to announce an @ARCgov ARISE grant to @LandofSkyRC for their "Southern Appalachian Forest Products Marketing and Supply Chain Analysis." LOS will assess the current state of forest sector markets, explore econ opportunities & help attract private investment to the sector.
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NC ARC Program retweeted
21 Mar 2025
Tue, Apr 1, 2025 1:00 PM
Join the NC ARC Program for a workshop about the upcoming grant cycle. Topics include ARC overview, pre-app form review, and project fundamentals. Q&A included. This virtual workshop is intended for prospective ARC grantees
RSVP: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.c…
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19 Feb 2025
Comment period open on proposed Action Plan for Western NC Disaster Recovery. The State of North Carolina seeks comments on proposed Action Plan to address longer-term housing and economic revitalization hurricane recovery needs.
For more info visit:
commerce.nc.gov/grants-incen…
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NC ARC Program retweeted
13 Jan 2025
Applications to apply for funding through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative are open now, and due March 10, 2025. bit.ly/3DUyiBy
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NC ARC Program retweeted
4 Dec 2024
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 @appstate. đź’ˇ
Apply by this Friday, Dec. 6 👇 arc.gov/academies-and-instit…
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