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November 2, 2026

Regional GivingTuesday Campaign Launches With Over 50 Nonprofit Organizations Participating

APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY, Nov 2 — On Dec. 1, 2026, nonprofits across Appalachian Kentucky are joining together to encourage generosity in the Appalachian Kentucky region. Over 50 nonprofits have registered to be part of the Give Appalachian Kentucky (#GiveAppKY) community campaign, organized by the ... KEEP READING

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 ... 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 ... KEEP READING

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September 19, 2026

Forward Martin County Community Foundation Celebrates Community at Harvest Festival Meet and Greet

INEZ, KY, Sep. 19 — Forward Martin County Community Foundation recently hosted a community Meet and Greet during Martin County’s annual Harvest Festival. This event gave local residents an opportunity to learn more about the newly established community foundation and how it can benefit charitable ... 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 ... KEEP READING

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August 31, 2026

Appalachian Kentucky Nonprofits Invited to Join the #GiveAppKY Community Campaign

HAZARD, KY, Aug. 31 — Appalachian Kentucky nonprofits are invited to join and co-own the Give Appalachian Kentucky (#GiveAppKY) community campaign, designed to inspire generosity of all forms in the Appalachian Kentucky region on GivingTuesday. #GiveAppKY brings the power of GivingTuesday — which ... KEEP READING

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August 31, 2026

Floyd County Community Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to Support Cash for Trash Program

FLOYD COUNTY, KY, Aug. 31 — The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF) awarded a $2,500 grant to the Floyd County Fiscal Court to support the county’s Cash for Trash program, an initiative that combines community service, environmental cleanup, and fundraising opportunities for local civic and ... KEEP READING

July 30, 2026

Clinton County Community Foundation Establishes Clinton County Flood Relief Fund

CLINTON COUNTY, KY, July 2026 — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, has established and is accepting donations for the Clinton County Flood Relief Fund. The fund is designed to provide support to those in Clinton County affected by ... KEEP READING

July 29, 2026

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Awards $250,000 to Support Nonprofit Organizations in Bell, Clay, Laurel, and Leslie Counties

HAZARD, KY — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky awarded 30 grants totaling $250,000 through the Thompson Charitable Regranting Program, a regional grant initiative created in partnership with the Thompson Charitable Foundation. Of the $250,000 grants, 24% went to Leslie County nonprofits, 16% ... KEEP READING

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