Today, we’re excited to introduce the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2025-2026. This class of 40 fellows represents public, private and nonprofit sectors from all 13 Appalachian states. https://t.co/8BWWeVa4Qz

Today, @gaylemanchin, @GovWesMoore, @GovernorVA and representatives of all 13 Appalachian states met to discuss investments that are driving economic growth in the region. Thank you to each of our state partners for convening with us in Western Maryland!

Three small ways to help your senior pup thrive: 1. Orthopedic bed & easy ramps for comfy joints. 2. Short, low-impact play/walks + weight check to protect hips. 3. Regular vet checkups (dental, vision, pain screening) — early fixes help a lot. Small changes = big comfort. 🐾

Today we awarded $11M+ to 32 recovery-to-work projects through our Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative https://t.co/ylwpFnvt7j INSPIRE projects address workforce gaps & economic challenges in Appalachia caused by substance use disorder

Today, we awarded $341K+ in ARISE funds to @muresearch to develop comprehensive plans helping Appalachians, especially those aging out of foster care, successfully enter the workforce. 🌄👩‍🏭 Learn more: https://t.co/piBHGM3dHm

Don't forget! We need your input to create our 2026-30 strategic plan. Take our five-minute survey now: https://t.co/sOBoQRx04p

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Applications for funding through Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) are open now. Funds will support multi-state, collaborative projects that strengthen Appalachian economies: https://t.co/qg8LnxIcQZ

Letters of intent (LOI) to apply for funding through our POWER Initiative for coal communities are due Sept 12! ⚡ LOIs are required before application. Watch the latest pre-application webinar: https://t.co/JfwYwYKC2x Access applicant resources:

Today, we awarded $2.3M in ARISE funds to support 3 new transformational, multi-state projects from these grantees: @HTFoundationWV: https://t.co/mIiBpfcfne @SOAR_EKY: https://t.co/oSmD2Y5k4g @American_Heart: https://t.co/QWO3Mg00JN

Time is running out to register for our virtual Community Conversations! ⏱️Join us and contribute to ARC’s 2026-30 strategic plan. 💡 https://t.co/3nXIrvzSj4

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Today, we announced the selection of 13 Appalachian colleges and universities to join our Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. https://t.co/QiHLNTVzTS ACRI gives students the applied research tools they need to solve economic development challenges in their communities.

Reminder: Appalachians can contribute to our 2026-30 strategic plan! ✔️ Take a 5-min survey & share it w/community members: https://t.co/ip8WKGB89I ✔️ Register for a 90-min virtual community conversation in Sept: https://t.co/3nXIrvzktw

Register for the 8/21 pre-application webinar:

Coal communities can now apply for economic development funding through our Partnerships for Opportunity & Workforce & Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative! Join the pre-application webinar on 8/21 & submit a letter of intent to apply by 9/12 https://t.co/goUvp1M63C

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Two funding opportunities accepting applications soon! ⚡ POWER, to strengthen economies in coal communities, opens next week. Pre-application webinar 8/21: https://t.co/mPH5ZYPAAo 🌄 ARISE supports transformative multi-state projects & opens in Sept. https://t.co/y49ZDpEdFq

Registration for our annual conference, Appalachian Places, is now open! Join us in Frostburg, MD, October 6-7 as we explore how Appalachians are growing place-based economies. https://t.co/PuvCgOggjS

Registration for our annual conference, Appalachian Places, opens 8/7 at 3pm ET. Sign up for our newsletter to be among the first to access our registration site: https://t.co/GTV1blWZev More about the conference, 10/6-7 in Frostburg, MD: https://t.co/gxOTfGKwLT

Appalachians are invited to provide input that will help us form our 2026-2030 strategic plan: https://t.co/unXJJyOSj7 Take our five-minute survey: https://t.co/ip8WKGB89I Attend a virtual community conversation (space is limited): https://t.co/E423peFLXD

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Today, we awarded $10.3M in ARISE funds to support two new projects that will strengthen Appalachia’s tourism and aviation economies. 🌄 @tpl_org’s Appalachia United Outdoors: https://t.co/AEP9cgHSzV @CCBCedu’s aviation education: https://t.co/H3tFLdlHkR

After nine months of collaborating and learning about how to strengthen Appalachia’s economy, our 2024-2025 Appalachian Leadership Institute cohort has graduated. Join us in congratulating and celebrating our ALI fellows! https://t.co/M3Ge60bAVn

Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of our Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy! These high schoolers spent time at @appstate to develop their business skills, including learning from leaders at @STEMWestorg and @entretalk.  https://t.co/jmjKNQDWpE