POWER Funding Alert for Appalachian Communities

Aug 21, 2025

The Appalachian Regional Commission has Released the FY 2025 POWER Initiative — with up to $65M Available for Projects that Revitalize Coal-Impacted Communities

POWER grants can fund up to $2M for implementation projects (or $2.5M for broadband) and $100K for planning projects — but only if your application is strategic, competitive, and ready on time.

Deadlines are tight:

  • Letter of Intent (LOI) Due: Sept. 12, 2025
  • Full Application Due: Oct. 22, 2025

At The Grants Clearinghouse, we help Appalachian organizations craft compelling proposals and design high-impact budgets that align with community needs and amplify the great work organizations are already doing.

Our team has secured millions in federal funding for rural projects through:

  • Strategic project design
  • Expert grant writing & compliance
  • Budget development & match planning

Don’t miss this short window — let’s get your POWER application moving today. Contact us to start your application!