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December 15, 2022  |  Volume 7, Issue 49
Editor's Note: Like many of y'all, we're taking a break through the holidays. We'll be back in your inbox on Thursday, January 5!
ARC NEWS
Apply Now for Summer Learning Opportunities!

This week, ARC opened applications for two summer study opportunities for Appalachian students: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. 

The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy, hosted in Boone, North Carolina at Appalachian State University, seeks high school students interested in nurturing creative ideas and developing skills for entrepreneurial success.

AEA seeks middle and high school students, and high school teachers, who are ready to work alongside award-winning scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. For the first time ever, we're also expanding our middle school sessions to allow twice as many students to participate.


Applications for both programs are due February 10, 2023. 

POWER PROFILE
Congratulations to Our Two New POWER Grantees!
Today, we're excited to announce two additional 2022 POWER grantees, bringing our grand total of POWER funding to over $368.1 million invested in 449 projects in at least 360 coal-impacted counties! Meet our newest POWER partners ⬇️

Project: Appalachian Underground Railroad Heritage Tourism Initiative

Grantee: Lawrence Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)

Location: South Point, Ohio

Grants Received: $1.5 million

LEDC will develop a tri-state Underground Railroad tourism initiative, seeking the placement of 27 local heritage sites on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

Project: Pikeville Medical Industry Cluster

Grantee: City of Pikeville, Kentucky

Grants Received: $50,000

The POWER grant will provide initial funding to assist with planning, development, and future implementation of the City of Pikeville’s establishment of an industry cluster targeting healthcare research, product development and commercialization.
COMMUNITY
Invest Appalachia Deploys Inaugural Round of Funding
ARC POWER partner Invest Appalachia has allocated its first round of Catalytic Capital grant investments to progress economic development projects throughout Central Appalachia.

The first round of investments prioritizes long-term flood recovery and climate resilience in Eastern Kentucky, allocating over half of the award total to provide responsive and flexible investments in new affordable housing, small business support, and consumer credit.
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
The Federal Communications Commission‘s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) reduces internet access barriers by providing funding to help cover internet bills. More than 3.5 million households in Appalachia qualify for ACP benefits, but just over 33% are enrolled in the program. 

The FCC has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for a $70 million grant program aimed at funding ACP outreach projects. A diverse range of governmental and non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply. 

Read more about the ACP and click below for more information about the new funding opportunity. 
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