Strengthening Small Businesses Across Appalachia: ACC and Truist Foundation 2025 Impact Report
Appalachian Community Capital is proud to share our latest impact report, highlighting the work of our 40+ member CDFIs and partners across the 13-state Appalachian region. Supported by a $1.3 million grant from the Truist Foundation, ACC expanded access to capital, strengthened small businesses, and advanced data-driven solutions that help underserved communities thrive. Through this investment, we reached more than 1,000 small businesses with grants, technical assistance, and flexible financial products, supporting women- and BIPOC-owned enterprises, catalyzing job creation, and promoting economic resilience. The Truist Foundation award also funded ACC’s new Data Analytics Hub, equipping CDFIs with tools to better identify and serve underinvested entrepreneurs. We invite you to explore the full report and see how strategic investment and collaboration are driving opportunity across Appalachia.


