Strengthening Leadership
By motivating and developing community leaders, we eliminate barriers to growth.

Building a Network
We connect communities with the tools and resources they need. By sharing experience and expertise, we provide a platform for communities to succeed.
After becoming an affiliate, the Foundation connects communities to a deep network of support. We walk you through a process to set you up for success by working through long-range planning and strategy.
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Breathitt • Clinton • Floyd • Jackson • Johnson • KNOTT • Leslie • Letcher • Perry • Pikeville • Red River Gorge • Upper Cumberland
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Stories of Impact
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.

June 19, 2025
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Selected for GivingTuesday’s Inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator Cohort
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Among 36 Community Foundations and Their Affiliates From Across Five Southern States That Will Participate in Three-Year Capacity Building Program. Hazard, KY — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has been selected to participate in GivingTuesday’s inaugural Community Campaign Accelerator cohort. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is among 36 community foundations and… KEEP READING

June 18, 2025
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky To Host Neighborhood Dedication Event
Organization Invites Community to Visit Chestnut Ridge LEBURN, KY, June 17 — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, in partnership with the Knott County Community Foundation, will be hosting a Neighborhood Dedication event at the Chestnut Ridge development site in Knott County, KY. The event will begin with a ribbon cutting at the entrance of the… KEEP READING

May 18, 2025
Floyd County Community Foundation Awards Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship to Betsy Layne High School Students
STANVILLE, KY, May 18 2025 — The Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, awarded the Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship to six Betsy Layne High School students. The scholarships were presented by FCCF board member, Rhonda Clark, at a special event held at Betsy Layne High School… KEEP READING