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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Initiative is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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POWER Initiative Application Information - Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Initiative Application Information The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative targets federal resources to expand economic opportunities for coal communities by creating high-quality, in-demand jobs, attracting new sources of private investment, and providing comprehensive workforce services and skills training.
If you haven’t already, please register for an account on our grant management system, Pathways, at pathways. arc. gov no later than May 15, 2026 .
For helpful instructions and videos on creating your account and submitting required materials for POWER, visit our Pathways User Resources page. This NOSA gives an overview of the ARC’s POWER Initiative, and the requirements for completing a grant application for FY26 funding. Required letters of intent (LOIs) are due May 22, 2026, and full applications are due July 8, 2026.
Watch this pre-application webinar recording to help you learn more about ARC, the POWER Initiative, project proposal requirements, and qualities of a well-rounded application. Before submitting the required letter of intent (LOI), applicants must email a project summary to the state program manager (SPM) of the state or states impacted by the project proposal.
While optional, applicants can use this project summary resource to help summarize their projects for their SPM. Required Letters of Intent Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent (LOI) via Pathways for both implementation and planning project applications by 5:00 p. m.
ET on Friday, May 22, 2026 . Submit Your Full Application Here Applicants should submit their full applications via Pathways by 5:00 p. m.
ET on Wednesday, July 8, 2 026. For guidance on submitting an application, visit our Pathways User Resources page. State Program Manager Contacts ARC Project Performance Measures Research and Data Resources County-Level Coal Employment and Production Data An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem Private-Sector Employment in Appalachia Have a question about the POWER Initiative?
Email us at power@arc. gov .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local Development Districts, local governments, and other eligible entities in the Appalachian Region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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