Our Mission
AIF’s mission is to advance opportunities in the region that support
economic opportunity and build community capacity.
Our Vision
We envision a day when Eastern Kentucky is a place of unique thriving local economies that enhance the existing natural and cultural assets of the region and offer economic opportunity for all people while keeping ownership, assets and wealth rooted in local communities.
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Regional Impact
since inception in 2017
$1,800,000
in impact investments
through our impact investment portfolio that is supporting energy efficient and affordable housing, commercial real estate development for downtown revitalization, low-interest consumer lending, and lending for small business and entrepreneurship.
Over 660 total businesses supported
Over 1,500 jobs supported
$4,660,000 in grantmaking
to regional organizations in support of economic development and opportunity.
Over $7,500,000 in additional funding
for Eastern Kentucky leveraged through our grantmaking and investments.
Ready to invest?
If you are interested in investing in AIF or
if you are a potential grantee looking for investment,
please contact Jessica Bledsoe at jessica@appalachianky.org
