Welcome to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) 2021 POWER Initiative Application Portal

The portal will open on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 12:01 AM (ET)

This portal accepts proposals for both Implementation and Planning (a.k.a., Technical Assistance) grants available through the POWER Initiative.

Notable Dates and Submission Deadlines

Read and complete the Letter of Intent form available at www.arc.gov/power. You must complete this form by the Letter of Intent deadline (Friday, March 5, 2021),
or you will not be permitted to submit a POWER application.
Review the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative 2021 Request for Proposals (RFP) to confirm
that your proposal reflects the intent, priorities, and mission of the POWER Initiative.
Contact the ARC State Program in the state(s) included in the proposal to review project ideas and confirm they are in alignment with
relevant state(s) Appalachian economic development priorities. Contact information available at www.arc.gov/power.
Note: Notification of relevant state program managers is required for all applicants.

Thank you for your interest in the 2021 POWER Initiative!