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Grant Program Seeks To Help Those In Recovery Find Jobs 

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The Appalachian Regional Commission hopes that grant recipients can facilitate partnerships across the recovery ecosystem to help those in recovery find and keep work.
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There is a long list of barriers facing people recovering from substance use disorder as they look for employment. Everything from housing and legal problems to childcare and transportation can make it harder to find a job and keep it.  

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is now accepting applications for projects to help people in recovery enter – or re-enter – the workforce. 

The Appalachian Regional Commission’s 2026 INSPIRE Initiative will provide up to $15 million in federal funding for projects to help Appalachians in recovery obtain employment, including job training and skill building as well as peer recovery support.  

 “By creating support systems for Appalachians in recovery, INSPIRE grantees facilitate partnerships across the recovery ecosystem that provide workforce training opportunities, which not only support them obtaining jobs and careers, but also provide hope and a sense of purpose to their lives. Together this strengthens and grows the workforce across our region,” said Gayle Manchin, ARC’s federal co-chair.  

Grant amounts range up to $500,000.   

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