POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative

The POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries due to the changing economics of America’s energy production. The POWER Initiative supports efforts to create a more vibrant economic future for coal-impacted communities by cultivating economic diversity, enhancing job training and re-employment opportunities, creating jobs in existing or new industries, and attracting new sources of investment.

Grant Deadline

Deadline not available

Funding Amount

Deadline not available

Type of Grant

Training, Hiring, Market Expansion

Sectors

Industrial, Infrastructure, Mining, Supply Chain

Demographics

Incorporation

For Profit

Perks

Region Restriction

This grant is restricted to whole of United States

Keywords

agriculture, economic, Initiatives, communities, Coal, Power, Federal Resources, Energy Production, Plant Operations, Job Losses, Targets Federal, Employment Opportunities

Age Restriction

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Eligibility and Requirements

Eligibility

Organization Type

Eligible applicants for ARC’s POWER Initiative are the following:

• Local development districts (LDDs)

• Indian tribes or a consortium of Indian tribes

• States, counties, cities, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions

• Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education

• Public or private nonprofit organizations or associations

Previous and Current POWER Grantees

Please note that current POWER grantees are eligible to apply for POWER FY 2023 funds only if the applicant’s scope of work is new and does not overlap with a current open POWER grant. For grantees with awards scheduled to be completed before October 1, 2023, new applications should include an expansion of geography, increased scope of work with an existing concept, or a proposal with a new concept. In their application, current or previous POWER grantees must provide a thorough status update on their existing project(s) as well as demonstrate sufficient organizational capacity to administer multiple awards.

Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Grantees

Please note that current WORC grantees are eligible to apply for POWER FY 2023 funds only if the applicant’s scope of work is new and does not overlap with an open WORC grant. In their application, WORC grantees must provide a thorough status update on their existing projects. Applications should include an expansion of geography, increased scope of work with an existing concept, or a proposal with a new concept.

Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Grantees

Please note that current INSPIRE grantees are eligible to apply for POWER FY 2023 funds only if the applicant’s scope of work is new and does not overlap with an open INSPIRE grant. INSPIRE grantees must provide a thorough status update on their existing projects within the application. Applications should include an expansion of geography, increased scope of work with an existing concept, or a proposal with a new concept.

Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) Grantees

Please note that current ARISE grantees are eligible to apply for POWER FY 2023 funds only if the applicant’s scope of work is new and does not overlap with an open ARISE grant. In their application, ARISE grantees must provide a thorough status update on their existing projects. Applications should include an expansion of geography, increased scope of work with an existing concept, or a proposal with a new concept.

Project Geography

Projects must serve and benefit a portion of the Appalachian Region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) of 1965, as amended. The Appalachian Region includes certain counties in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and all of West Virginia. If projects extend beyond the Appalachian Region as defined by the ARDA of 1965, only that portion that is within the Region is eligible for ARC funding. A map of the Appalachian Region is available online at https://www.arc.gov/appalachian-counties-servedby-arc/.

Coal Impact

Eligible POWER projects must also be located within and targeted to communities or regions that have been recently impacted (or can reasonably demonstrate that they will be impacted in the near future) by coal-mining or coal-power plant employment loss, or employment loss in the coal-related supply-chain or logistics industries of either sector. More details on demonstrating coal impact can be found in the section of this document titled Coal Impact: Documentation of Economic Impact (See page 5)

Grant Application website

https://www.arc.gov/arcs-power-initiative/

Contact

Contact ARC

Phone:

202.884.7700

Mailing Address:

Appalachian Regional Commission

1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20009