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 June 2025
$50,373,600
in grants given
15,893
total grants and scholarships awarded
$4,045,250
in grants provided by our affiliates
686
scholarships awarded
2025 Flood relief
As of July 14, 2025
$1,348,943
awarded for flood relief
$603,500
awarded to 1,207 individuals/families
$722,193
awarded to 97 small businesses
$23,250
awarded to 39 farms
2025 Tornado relief
Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell Counties
As of March 2026
$834,100
awarded for tornado relief
$510,600
awarded to 119 individuals/families
$240,700
awarded to 53 small businesses
$82,800
awarded to 22 farms
Invest 606
Through October 2025
$1,840,070
in strategic grants given
$2,088,500
in impact investments
2,000+
jobs created and supported
$5,500,000
in disaster recovery grants given to businesses and non-profits
750
businesses and non-profits supported
2022 Flood relief
$18,495,000+
awarded for flood relief
$2,793,000
given directly to 8,000 individuals & families impacted across 12 FEMA declared counties
$626,250
for grants distributed to 18 Family Resource Centers at public schools to support children and families
$759,500
in funding distributed to 346 small family farmers affected by flooding
$11,371,000+
to the Housing Can’t Wait Initiative to build and repair homes in Letcher, Knott, Perry, and Breathitt counties
$1,020,050+
in grants to 118 small businesses, nonprofits, and social enterprises
$1,925,000+
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.
October 1, 2026
Pikeville Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Its 2027 Food Security Grant Program
PIKEVILLE, KY, October 1 — The Pikeville Community Foundation (PCF) is now accepting applications for its 2027 Food Security grant program available to community-based nonprofit organizations administering food programs in Pike County. Organizations must provide food distribution to people of all ages including children. Grants will range from $2,500 to $8,000. The application is available… KEEP READING
October 1, 2026
Clinton County Community Foundation Accepts Grant Applications for Flood Relief
CLINTON COUNTY, KY, Oct. 1 — The Clinton County Community Foundation (CCCF), an affiliate of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, is accepting grant applications from those in Clinton County affected by the flooding that occurred on June 28. The Clinton County Flood Relief Fund supports survivors — both individuals and businesses — as they recover… KEEP READING
September 19, 2026
Forward Martin County Community Foundation Celebrates Community at Harvest Festival Meet and Greet
INEZ, KY, Sep. 19 — Forward Martin County Community Foundation recently hosted a community Meet and Greet during Martin County’s annual Harvest Festival. This event gave local residents an opportunity to learn more about the newly established community foundation and how it can benefit charitable causes throughout Martin County. The event provided an opportunity for… KEEP READING
