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Letter of Intent due May 22, 2026; Full application due July 8, 2026. Stored grant had null deadline.
"Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Initiative Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Initiative Grant is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC POWER Initiative focuses on communities affected by the declining coal industry.
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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.
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) were 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.
Submit Your Full Application Here If invited, 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 .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to create high-quality jobs and expand economic opportunities in Appalachian coal communities; applicants must contact their State Program Manager before submitting. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Initiative Grant 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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