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 March 25, 2025
$502,000
awarded to 1,004 individuals/families
$180,100
awarded to 43 small businesses
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.
An Evening with John Schneider
Actor and singer, John Schneider, will be performing a flood benefit concert in Hazard, Kentucky on April 8th. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to our Appalachian Crisis Aid fund to help support flood relief in Appalachian Kentucky. Click the button below to purchase a ticket!
Invest 606 flood Relief Grant
If your small business, farm, or social enterprise has been impacted by the February 2025 flood, you are eligible to apply for our Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant. This grant is made possible through a partnership between Invest 606, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, and the Appalachian Impact Fund.
Note: Applications are currently closed, but they will be reopening if funds are still available after the first round of grants has been made.
Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund flood Relief Grant
Farms that were impacted by the February 2025 floods can now 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.
The first round of reviews will take place for applications submitted by Sunday, March 30th at 11:59 p.m. ET. Subsequent reviews will take place for applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on every other Sunday until funds are exhausted.
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.
Small business flood impact survey
If your small business or farm has been impacted by the recent flooding and you are seeking support, please fill out this survey. Your response will help guide the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s efforts to provide effective support. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of assisting businesses affected by the disaster.
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.
