Our Impact
Our partnerships create local opportunity and policy change at the state and national levels
Through our grants, technical assistance, and field-building strategies, we aim to magnify the success of locally led economic initiatives.
Impact by the Numbers
Our knowledge of coal communities, national perspective, and extensive network have catalyzed real victories for our partners and the communities we serve.
$300
Million
In public and private funding leveraged by community-based groups through $12 million in JTF grant investments.
$100+
Billion
In federal funding for coal community priorities in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and American Rescue Plan.
3
State-level Transition Funds
Enacted, directing over $57 million to local economic development and transition-related programs.
Community Impact
418
Businesses
Created because of work by JTF’s partners to build sustainable local economies in transitioning coal communities.
2,157
Jobs
Created with the support of JTF investment in places where new opportunities are needed most.
4,311
Workers
Trained for employment in growing sectors.
3,444
Entrepreneurs
Supported by initiatives backed by the JTF, laying the groundwork for home-grown economic development.
18,000
Households
Gaining access to broadband in some of West Virginia’s most distressed coal-impacted counties.
Project Spotlight
GRIT Prepares Students & Adults in Southern Ohio for the Future of Work
Advance planning to prepare for transition in Becker, Minn.
Energy-Finance Experts Analyze and Develop Transition Strategies for the Field
Appalachian Voices Elevates Local Economic Priorities
New Regional Local Foods Corridor Provides Appalachian Farmers Easy Access to East Coast Markets
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