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INSPIRE Initiative is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The INSPIRE Initiative supports projects that create or expand recovery ecosystems to help individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) enter or reenter the workforce.
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Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative - Appalachian Regional Commission Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative The Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative addresses the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis across Appalachia by creating or expanding a recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry.
Successful projects will support the post-treatment to employment continuum, which could include investments in healthcare networks that support SUD recovery professionals, recovery-focused job training programs, as well as initiatives that promote employer supports and recovery-ready workplaces.
Notice of Solicitation of Applications This NOSA gives an overview of the ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, and the requirements for completing a grant application for FY26 funding. Required letters of intent (LOIs) were due May 12, 2026, and full applications are due June 15, 2026. INSPIRE’s Impact in Appalachia Since April 2021, ARC has invested $65.
7 million in 200 projects that address Appalachia’s substance use disorder crisis in 380 counties — which is nearly 90 percent of the region . Together, t hese projects are projected to improve nearly 4,000 businesses and provide opportunities for more than 18,100 students and workers in creating or expanding recovery ecosystems leading to workforce entry or re-entry throughout the region .
The recovery ecosystem is a complex linkage of multiple sectors, including but not limited to recovery communities, peer support, health, human services, faith communities, criminal justice, public safety, housing, transportation, education and employers.
The goal of the recovery ecosystem is to help individuals in recovery access the support services and training they need to maintain recovery and successfully obtain sustainable employment. With ARC support, individuals across 380 Appalachian counties have accessed the services and training needed to maintain recovery and obtain sustainable employment. Learn more about INSPIRE investments.
Explore All INSPIRE Stories Appalachian Diseases of Despair This study analyzes the impact of diseases of despair on mortality within the Appalachian Region, focusing on overdose, suicide, and alcoholic liver disease. According to CDC data in the report, the overdose mortality rate decreased by 10 percent in Appalachia from 2021 to 2023. Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Appalachia Substance Use Disorder Advisory Council
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects that create or expand recovery ecosystems that help individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) enter or reenter the workforce. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
INSPIRE Initiative is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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