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Gov. Tate Reeves Named ARC's 2026 States' Co-Chair
Gov. Tate Reeves Named ARC's 2026 States' Co-Chair
Gov. Reeves will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic growth across the 13-state region. Washington, D.C., January 5, 2026 – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) States’ Co-Chair. As part of […]
Appalachian Leadership Institute: Newest Class
Appalachian Leadership Institute: Newest Class
Class of 2025-2026 Meet the current Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows. The current class of 40 fellows represent a spectrum of sectors and experiences from across Appalachia’s 13 states. Each fellow brings a unique perspective on the region’s varied economic developmental challenges, opportunities and strategies. Together, they will lead Appalachia’s future.
$11M for Recovery-to-Work through INSPIRE 🌟
$11M for Recovery-to-Work through INSPIRE 🌟
Through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, the award package will expand support services to help Appalachians in recovery enter and re-enter the workforce in nine Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2025—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $11 million to 32 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to address workforce gaps […]
Latest ARISE Projects 🌄
$9.2M to Recovery-Ready Workplaces
$9.2M to Recovery-Ready Workplaces
$341K to Marshall University Research Corp.
$341K to Marshall University Research Corp.
$500K to SOAR's Digital Workforce Plan
$500K to SOAR's Digital Workforce Plan
$1.4M for Data Analytics Fellowship
$1.4M for Data Analytics Fellowship
$405K for the Appalachian Prosperity Fund
$405K for the Appalachian Prosperity Fund
$10M for Trust for Public Land
$10M for Trust for Public Land
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Map of Counties Served By ARC
Map of Counties Served By ARC
ARC’s footprint spans 423 counties across 13 states. This includes all of West Virginia — the only state completely within the Appalachian Region — and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. See the full list of Appalachian counties below and […]
Map of Local Development Districts in Appalachia
Map of Local Development Districts in Appalachia
Local development districts (LDDs) — also known as area development districts (ADDs), council of governments (COGs) or regional planning and development commissions — are multi-county planning organizations facilitating community-based, regionally driven economic development. There are 74 LDDs in the Appalachian Region. Guided by community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and others, ARC relies on LDDs to lead […]
Map of Appalachian ZIP Codes
Map of Appalachian ZIP Codes
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The 13 States of Appalachia
From Mississippi to New York
From Mississippi to New York
The Appalachian Region includes 423 counties across 13 states. As part of ARC’s unique structure, every investment is made in partnership with state leadership. This enables flexible community- and state-driven project development as well as opportunities to advance regional initiatives and model practices. Learn more about the ARC program in each state, including contact information, […]
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