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Funding Opportunities

Filter and sort active funding sources to find programs that meet your community's needs. This page focuses on opportunities available to local governments, with occasional listings for related programs when a local government is a required partner or when participation may support local recovery efforts.

All information is provided as a starting point; users should verify eligibility, deadlines, and requirements directly with the administering agency.

ARC Area Development Program Pre-applications

Federal / State / Local / Private:
Federal
Disaster specific?:
Yes
Disaster declaration required?:
Yes
Current Status:
Open
One time or recurring opportunity?:
Recurring
Responsible Organization:
Appalachian Regional Commission
Contact info:
ocollier@commerce.nc.gov
Application Criteria:

Each year ARC provides funding for projects throughout the Appalachian Region of North Carolina. Projects approved for ARC assistance must support one of the five general goals.

Goal 1: Building Appalachian Businesses

Goal 2: Building Appalachia's Workforce Ecosystem

Goal 3: Building Appalachia's Infrastructure

Goal 4: Building Regional Culture and Tourism

Goal 5: Building Community Leaders and Capacity

Eligible applicants are public entities (cities, towns, counties, regions, public service districts) and nonprofit organizations.

Rolling/ Fixed Deadline:
Fixed
Single or Multiple Deadlines?:
Single
Who's Eligible?:
  • City
  • County
  • Institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits
  • Units of local government
Eligible Uses:
  • Long-term Recovery
Trainings
Training
FY27 ARC Area Development Program Pre-application Webinar
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM
Agency: Appalachian Regional Commission
Register
Funding Resources