rising where we’re rooted
Local people, local decisions, local impact. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is an organization serving Southeastern Kentucky with 12 affiliates in 20 counties including: Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Clinton, Estill, Floyd, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Menifee, Perry, Pike, Powell, Whitley, and Wolfe. We help Kentuckians across the state give to the causes they care about, and we make grants to make life better for all people.
impact by the Numbers
since inception in 2009 through July 2024
$39,008,108
in grants given
14,565
total grants and scholarships awarded
$3,358,987
in grants provided by our affiliates
510
scholarships awarded
Appalachian Impact Fund
Through July 2024
57
strategic grants given
$1,800,000
in impact investments
1500
jobs created and supported
$1,700,000
in strategic grants given
$4,700,000
in disaster recovery grants given to businesses
650
businesses supported
2022 Flood relief
$13,421,300+
awarded for flood relief
$2,793,000
given directly to 8,000 individuals & families
$626,250
for grants distributed to 18 Family Resource Centers at public schools
$759,500
in funding to 346 small family farms
$6,425,000
to the Housing Can’t Wait initiative
$967,550
in grants to 118 small businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises
$1,850,000+
in grants to Affiliates, Long Term Recovery Groups, and other non-profit organizations
2021 Flood relief
$1,312,987
awarded for flood relief
$250,000
in family farm grants
104
business grants awarded
$650,000
awarded in individual grants
202
family farms supported
$412,987
awarded in business grants
1,300
individual grants awarded
Stories of Impact
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.
March 17, 2025
Pikeville Community Foundation Awards More Than $70,000 in Funding
March 11, 2025 – Pikeville, KY The Pikeville Community Foundation is honored to award 10 Pike County non-profit organizations with funding to help alleviate food insecurity issues in our community. Funding awarded totals $73,500. Pikeville Community Foundation Board Chair Brad Slone said, “We know these gifts will go far in providing individuals, families and children… KEEP READING
February 24, 2025
Red River Gorge Community Foundation Accepting Donations for Flood Relief
The Red River Gorge Community Foundation (RRGCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Estill, Lee, Menifee, Powell, and Wolfe counties. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Red River Gorge community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made… KEEP READING
February 24, 2025
Letcher County Community Foundation Accepting Donations for Flood Relief
The Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is now accepting donations for emergency flood relief efforts in Letcher County. In the aftermath of the devastating Feb. 2025 flood, the Letcher community is in desperate need of relief. All donations made to LCCF between Feb. 20 – Apr. 30 … KEEP READING
