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"READY Grants to Grow" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
READY Grants to Grow is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). READY Grants to Grow is an ARC funding opportunity designed to build individual, organizational, and/or community capacity across the Appalachian Region. Projects should strengthen economically distressed and remote communities in Appalachia.
In December 2025, over $11. 6 million was awarded to 47 organizations.
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READY Grants to Grow - Appalachian Regional Commission READY Grants to Grow is an ARC funding opportunity that helps Appalachian organizations obtain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to strengthen their local economies – now and into the future. In December 2025, ARC awarded over $11. 6 million to 47 Appalachian organizations to address economic challenges and better serve communities.
Strengthening Local Economies All READY Grants to Grow awardees have demonstrated how their projects will strengthen economically distressed and remote communities in Appalachia, and/or address their own challenges to better serve those communities. Project activities will support: Individuals , including staff training or professional development.
Communities , including launching a community-led planning process and enhancing community revitalization efforts. If you have questions, please contact READY@arc. gov.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any organization eligible to apply for an ARC grant can apply, though certain requirements apply. This includes nonprofits and community organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
READY Grants to Grow is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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