Access to Capital Projects

About this funding opportunity

Access to Capital Projects

ARC’s Access to Capital projects are firmly rooted in a long-standing commitment to building Appalachian businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems. They were launched to provide funding for community-focused organizations that seek to close credit and capital gaps in the region, including the development and maintenance of ARC-supported revolving loan funds.

Over the years, ARC’s Access to Capital funding has helped create jobs, diversify the business community and increase Appalachian entrepreneurship by providing access to capital and credit. Beyond providing funds, ARC works to safeguard investments and ensure continued success by offering technical assistance and implementation grants for fund start-up or operational costs. Access to Capital awards either begin at the state level and receive ARC Area Development funding, or are applied for through our ARISE and POWER Initiatives. Applicant Resources

Access to Capital Application and Operating Guidelines Access to Capital Application Checklist Access to Capital and Credit for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Appalachia Featured Resources

Video Series Access to Capital Overview

Learn more about ARC’s Access to Capital projects, specifically, how to apply for an Access to Capital grant and how to comply with post-award requirements, by watching this video series made in collaboration with the Development Districts of Appalachia (DDAA).

View the Series Contact Us

To learn more about the Access to Capital Program, please email us at Access2Capital@arc.gov.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Social Innovation and Community Development, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Access to Capital Projects is administered by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), listed via Appalachian Regional Commission.