Appalachian Community Capital is starting the Green Bank for Rural America to help rural areas gain the most benefit from the new energy economy.

Rural energy communities in Appalachia and across the country have been the heart of energy production in America, powering the growth of our nation. The Green Bank aims to build upon and revitalize this spirit, working alongside communities to build resilient local economies and to create new opportunities for a prosperous future.

Join us on December 4 to celebrate this transformative initiative with a mainstage event featuring stories of impact, insights, and opportunities on the horizon from national speakers, including special keynote remarks from Appalachian Community Capital President & CEO Donna Gambrell and Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle C. Manchin.

This celebration will be followed by a series of webinars that will outline the specifics of the Green Bank's Phase II Funding - Open Round.

Phase I funding is underway with targeted support for communities hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.

Applications for Phase II Funding - Open Round will open with our December 4 launch event. Phase II activates funding opportunities for community lenders serving Appalachia and rural communities nationwide. The Green Bank prioritizes investments in Appalachia, energy communities, and rural communities of color and Native communities. Financing and technical assistance will be available in all eligible rural areas nationwide.

You're Invited (Times EST):

December 4, 2-3:30pm: Green Bank for Rural America Celebration
December 5, 2-3:00pm: Mastering the Application Process (focus: applicants - CDFIs, non-profit lenders, public lenders)
December 6, 2-3:00pm: Community Engagement Session with WV Community Development Hub (focus: community leaders, local development leaders, CDFIs, non-profit lenders, public lenders)
December 13, 2-3:00pm: Workforce Development Session with Coalfield Development Corporation (focus: project sponsors and developers, business owners, CDFIs, non-profit lenders, public lenders, community lenders)
TBD: Investor Impact Session (focus: banks, philanthropies, impact investors, other investment partners)

Sessions are open to all interested in attending.

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About the Green Bank for Rural America

Appalachian Community Capital is starting the Green Bank for Rural America to help rural areas gain the most benefit from the new energy economy. Rural energy communities in Appalachia and across the country have been the heart of energy production in America, powering the growth of our nation. The Green Bank aims to build upon and revitalize this spirit, working alongside communities to build resilient local economies and to create new opportunities for a prosperous future.

The Green Bank will make investments – beginning with a $500 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – to connect rural communities to new sources of financing. The EPA award will help attract even more private capital, for an estimated $1.6 billion into 2,000 diversified energy projects. This means 13,000 good jobs and a way to preserve the quality of life in rural communities, where local businesses and community leaders work together to help their communities thrive.

Green Bank for Rural America Launch