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ActiveAppalachian Regional Commission · 2026

READY Community Foundations

Quick Facts

Agency: Appalachian Regional Commission
Funding: See official notice (nearly $564,000 awarded in December 2025 to 23 community foundations)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Community foundations serving Appalachian states.

About This Grant

READY Community Foundations is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission. This initiative provides funding to community foundations serving Appalachian states.

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READY Community Foundations - Appalachian Regional Commission READY Community Foundations READY Community Foundations provides training to help organizations strengthen operations and programming to boost local economies.

Following successful completion of the training program, participating organizations will be eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funding (no-match required) to implement internal projects and bolster their organizations as critical local funding sources for economic development. Nearly $564,000 Awarded to Community Foundations In November 2025, ARC awarded nearly $564,000 to 23 community foundations from 10 Appalachian states.

Building a Strong Foundation READY Community Foundations participants developed skills in areas including: Foundation-specific financial management Endowment investing and accounting Community-centric grantmaking Community-rooted collective impact agendas Mission and strategy development Helping All Communities Access Resources Community foundations serving economically distressed counties in the Appalachian Region are strongly encouraged to participate.

If you have questions, please contact READY@arc. gov .

Eligibility Requirements

Community foundations serving Appalachian states.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for READY Community Foundations?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community foundations serving Appalachian states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does READY Community Foundations offer?

The current listing shows see official notice (nearly $564,000 awarded in December 2025 to 23 community foundations). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds READY Community Foundations?

READY Community Foundations is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for READY Community Foundations?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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