ARC is also accepting applications for a second round of INSPIRE grants, which will award up to $10 million to more recovery-focused projects.

INSPIRE awardees will support the post-treatment to employment continuum in 12 Appalachian states by training and certifying recovery specialists, establishing cross-sector community recovery workgroups, expanding peer recovery facilities, launching recovery-to-work programs with a full spectrum of coordinated support services, and more. Together, projects are expected to improve 2,367 workers and 336 businesses across the Region.