The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

We Do Things Differently

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We are more than a traditional community foundation.

We do things differently

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Student Scholarships?

We believe in the importance of supporting and preparing our youth!

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky hosts multiple scholarships to support students as they pursue further education. We want to see students in our region have the same opportunities as others in the state and nation, and communities value and encourage learning and curiosity as a priority throughout a person’s life.

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APPROACH

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky brings together people, ideas and resources to build communities and encourage philanthropy.

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2022 Annual Report

How We Work

We believe in consistently and intentionally shifting control back into the hands of local leaders.

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We Support Communities

We combine the stability of a traditional community foundation with the innovation of impact investing and supporting social enterprises.

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We Develop Leadership

We motivate and develop community leaders and eliminate barriers to growth.

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We Grow Assets

We connect resources to local people and programs creating equitable, lasting, and positive change.

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What Makes Us

DIFFERENT?

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky meets communities where they are instead of telling them where they should be. Because, at the end of the day, we believe that investing in the people rooted in communities is the way to make them better.

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Featured Fund
Invest your values with the Appalachian Impact Fund.

The Appalachian Impact Fund pursues relationships with startups, initiatives, and organizations that celebrate Appalachian culture and grow local economies. This fund provides both capital and connections to social entrepreneurs and projects in Appalachian Kentucky.

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Rising Where WE’re Rooted

Discover how we are helping to reclaim the power of community for Eastern Kentucky.

October 1, 2026

Pikeville Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Its 2027 Food Security Grant Program

PIKEVILLE, KY, October 1 — The Pikeville Community Foundation (PCF) is now accepting applications for its 2027 Food Security grant program available to community-based nonprofit organizations administering food programs in Pike County. Organizations must provide food distribution to people of all ages including children. Grants will range from $2,500 to $8,000. The application is available… KEEP READING

October 1, 2026

Clinton County Community Foundation Accepts Grant Applications for Flood Relief

CLINTON COUNTY, KY, Oct. 1 — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is accepting grant applications from those in Clinton County affected by the flooding that occurred on June 28. The Clinton County Flood Relief Fund supports survivors — both individuals and businesses — as they recover… KEEP READING
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September 3, 2026

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Partners With Humana To Coordinate Fitness Equipment Donations in the Region

HAZARD, KY, Aug. 31 — Humana, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, donated over 940 individual pieces of fitness equipment to Hazard High School, Appalachian Arts Alliance Studio Be’s App Arts Movement Studio, and Pikeville YMCA — all located in the Appalachian Kentucky region. The equipment was delivered to all three locations on… KEEP READING
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