rising where we’re rooted
Local people, local decisions, local impact. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is an organization serving Southeastern Kentucky with 11 affiliates in 15 counties. We help Kentuckians across the state give to the causes they care about, and we make grants to make life better for all people.
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impact by the Numbers
since inception in 2006 through November 30, 2021
$52,657,148
in donations received
8,472
total grants awarded
$1,007,463
in grants provided by our community affiliates
11,476
individual donors
$11,112,543.21
given in grants, scholarships & investments
516
total scholarships awarded
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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
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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.
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July 18, 2024
Leslie County Community Foundation Donates Generator to Local Food Bank
The Hope in the Hills food bank has been serving the people of Leslie County, particularly in the Stinnett community, for over three years now. In that time, they have given out thousands of food boxes to hundreds of families in need. Director Jack Morgan says that his organization is doing what they can for… KEEP READING
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July 16, 2024
The Clinton County Community Foundation Awards $40,000 to the City of Albany for a Water Study
Albany, KY — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF) presented Mayor James Bray with a check for $40,000 to the city of Albany, KY. These funds will enable the city to order a water study to help protect the health and safety of its citizens. David Cross, CCCF Board Chair, says, “The [Clinton County Community]… KEEP READING
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July 16, 2024
Letcher County Community Foundation Hosts Summer Solstice Run
Whitesburg, KY — The Letcher County Community Foundation (LCCF) hosted their first Summer Solstice Run on June 22, 2024. The run was a 5k that hosted local and out of state avid runners. The 2024 Summer Solstice Run 5k had two first place overall winners, Mike Hardins and Courtney Hatton. “A 5k race is a… KEEP READING