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Regional Impact

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.

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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

2025 Flood relief


As of July 14, 2025

$1,341,943

awarded for flood relief

$596,500

awarded to 1,193 individuals/families

$722,193

awarded to 97 small businesses

$23,250

awarded to 39 farms

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.
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July 18, 2025

Bonita Compton Scholarship Established to Honor Beloved Educator and Coach

Floyd County, KY — A new scholarship honoring the legacy of Bonita Compton—a devoted educator, coach, community leader, and lifelong advocate for Floyd County students—has been established to support local Floyd County high school students pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification. The endowed scholarship fund is held at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky.  Born October… KEEP READING

June 27, 2025

Floyd County Community Foundation Awards $6,588 Grant To CASA Of The Appalachian Mountains

June 27, 2025 — The Floyd County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, recently awarded a $6,588 grant to CASA of the Appalachian Mountains to increase their capacity to support vulnerable children in Eastern Kentucky in the court system and in foster care. This funding will help support services CASA provides… KEEP READING
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June 25, 2025

Pikeville Community Foundation Awards EKY Health Occupation Scholarships

PIKEVILLE, KY, June 25 — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently awarded three EKY Health Occupation Scholarships totaling $5,000 to three students pursuing a career in the medical field. The EKY Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that wanted to give back and it provides scholarship opportunities for students who… KEEP READING
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