we need your help
Our region has experienced another devastating flood. The needs across Appalachian Kentucky are overwhelming—but so is the strength of our people and the generosity of our supporters.
We will be updating this page with information as it arises. In the meantime, the Appalachian Crisis Aid fund is open for donations.
Our impact so far
As of July 3, 2025
$596,500
awarded to 1,193 individuals/families
$722,193
awarded to 97 small businesses
$23,250
awarded to 39 farms
Eligible counties
Individuals, families, small businesses, farms, nonprofits and social enterprises
in the following counties are eligible for relief:
Bell • Breathitt • Clay • Clinton • Estill • Floyd • Harlan • Jackson • Johnson • Knott • Knox • Laurel • Lee • Leslie • Letcher • Magoffin • Martin • Menifee • Owsley • Perry • Pike • Powell • Whitley • Wolfe
ways to give
Aside from the Give Now button above and below, you can also send or drop off a check or cash to:
420 Main Street Hazard, KY 41701. Write “Crisis Aid” on your check.
Thank you for your willingness to support Appalachian Kentucky during this time.
Invest 606 flood Relief Grant
Small businesses, farms, and social enterprises that were impacted by the February 2025 flood were eligible to apply for our Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant. This grant was made possible through a partnership between Invest 606, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, and the Appalachian Impact Fund. A total of 97 small businesses received funds to help them recover.
Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund flood Relief Grant
Farms that were impacted by the February 2025 floods were eligible to apply for the Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund’s flood relief grant. This grant is a partnership between the Community Farm Alliance and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. Through this grant, 39 farms received funds to help them recover.
Questions? Email jennifer@cfaky.org or call (606) 439-1357 and ask for Jennifer Weeber.
Resources
We have put together a list of resources for those who have been impacted by flooding.
Click the button below for more information.
Our Director of Impact Investing put together a list of resources specifically for small businesses, farms, and social enterprises. Click the button below to view the list.
Applying for FEMA assistance
Download and review the PDF with information on applying for assistance through FEMA.
The road to recovery for Appalachian Kentucky may be long, but we are building a community of resilience and will be here every step of the way.
We’ve done this before, and we are prepared to do it again.
(with your support)
After the devastating 2022 flood, we responded quickly and effectively.
This is what we were able to accomplish because of generous donations from people like you.
We will get through this horrible crisis, but We need your help. Every dollar counts, so please make your donation today.
