READY Local Governments Training Program - Registration Closes July 31

Wednesday, July 22, 2026/Categories: News Board

This notice of solicitation of applications (NOSA) announces an opportunity to apply to participate in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s READY Local Governments training program. This NOSA provides an overview of the training program and the specific requirements needed to complete and submit an application. 

The deadline for applications under this announcement is Friday, July 31, 2026. no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

The application portal link is here >.

The full READY Local Governments Training Program PDF document is available here >.

Questions about this NOSA can be emailed to READYLG@yourstrategicconsultant.com.

Appalachian Regional Commission Overview

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), established through the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, is an economic development entity representing a partnership of federal, state, and local governments. ARC’s footprint spans 423 counties across 13 states. This includes all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Learn more about ARC. 

ARC Strategic Investment Goals

Local government entities that apply for READY Local Governments will be asked how their work addresses one or more of ARC’s five strategic investment goals. Learn more about ARC’s strategic investment priorities at arc.gov/strategicplan.