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$11 Million Grant Boosts Workforce Recovery in Appalachia

9/24/2025

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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $11 million to 32 INSPIRE Initiative projects addressing workforce gaps from substance use disorder in Appalachia.
Grants will fund projects across nine states: Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Notable efforts include workforce training and recovery support in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Story summary

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $11 million to 32 INSPIRE Initiative projects addressing workforce gaps from substance use disorder in Appalachia.
Grants will fund projects across nine states: Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Notable efforts include workforce training and recovery support in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia.