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Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The Appalachian Leadership Institute is an eight-month leadership development training program with a focus on economic development in Appalachia.
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Appalachian Leadership Institute Application - Appalachian Regional Commission Appalachian Leadership Institute Application Each class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute will include at least two fellows from every state in the Appalachian Region, and will draw from a variety of public and private industry sectors.
Required Application Materials Completed esssay questions (see below) Letter of support from applicant’s employer Three (3) letters of recommendation describing the applicant’s skills and experience relevant to the Appalachian Leadership Institute mission Note: For examples of resumes for skilled trades or non-traditional career paths, click here and here .
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please contact leadership@arc. gov . Answers should be limited to 300 words each.
Why are you interested in the Appalachian Leadership Institute and what tools/knowledge do you hope to bring back to your community? What specific skills/knowledge do you hope to contribute to the Appalachian Leadership Institute program? Describe a successful project that you have led in order to improve your community, organization or region.
What are the greatest strengths of your community? Most pressing challenges? How does your leadership bridge the gap between your community’s strengths and challenges?
When you encounter people, ideas or experiences different from your own, how do you interact with them? What is one aspect of Appalachia you would most like to have an impact on and why? Share anything else you would like ARC and the Appalachian Leadership Institute team to know about you.
This can include awards or recognition, additional examples of your engagement and leadership, or any other elements not captured in your previous responses. Attendance to all sessions is encouraged , but participants are allowed an excused absence of 20 hours (or one full session) with the exception of orientation.
The entire orientation session is mandatory and if an applicant has a conflict with the orientation dates, we ask you wait until a future year to apply. Contact us by phone at (202)884-7700 or via email at leadership@arc. gov .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Anyone living or working in the Appalachian Region across a variety of public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Orientation attendance is mandatory. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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