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Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative (FY 2026) is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) (via ADECA). POWER offers federal grant funding for projects that help Appalachian coal communities expand local and regional economies by creating high-quality, in-demand jobs, attracting new sources of private investment and providing comprehensive workforce services and skills training.
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Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative - Appalachian Regional Commission Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative targets federal resources to expand economic opportunities for coal communities.
POWER projects strengthen a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and workforce development, to bolster re-employment opportunities, create jobs in existing and new industries, and attract new sources of private investment in coal communities.
Notice of Solicitation of Applications This NOSA gives an overview of the ARC’s POWER Initiative, and the requirements needed to complete a grant application for FY26 funding. Required letters of intent are due May 22, 2026, and full applications are due July 8, 2026. POWER’s Impact in Appalachia Since 2015, ARC has invested $484.
7 million in 564 projects touching 365 counties across Appalachia through the POWER Initiative. Together, these investments are projected to create or retain nearly 54,000 jobs , leverage more than $1.
8 billion in additional private investment into Appalachia’s economy, and prepare nearly 170,000 workers and students for new opportunities in high-demand industries, including advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, broadband, and tourism. With ARC support, coal communities across Appalachia are strengthening their economies. Learn more about POWER investments.
Explore All POWER Stories POWER Initiative Evaluations Learn more about the results of our ongoing evaluation of the POWER Initiative, documenting successes, challenges and lessons learned from past and current grantees, as well as early impacts of the grants. An Overview of Coal and the Economy in Appalachia This report details major trends in coal employment and production in the Appalachian Region over the past two decades.
POWER Initiative Application Information Building Appalachian Businesses
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Projects that help Appalachian coal communities expand local and regional economies by creating high-quality, in-demand jobs, attracting new sources of private investment, and providing comprehensive workforce services … Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 22, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.