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.
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
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.
April 22, 2024
We Are Participating in KY Gives Day!
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and its affiliates will be participating in KY Gives Day, an annual day of online giving, on May 7, 2024. On this day, the online event will be active and accepting donations from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Anyone can make a difference in the Appalachian region by making a… KEEP READING
December 2, 2023
Pikeville Community Foundation Establishes East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship
(Pikeville, KY) — The Pikeville Community Foundation recently created the East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship to provide scholarship opportunities for Eastern Kentucky students who plan on studying and obtaining health-related degrees. The East Kentucky Health Occupation Scholarship was inspired by three physicians with Eastern Kentucky ties that wanted to give back. The East Kentucky Health… KEEP READING
October 20, 2023
Letcher County Community Foundation Presents the Mountain Strong Award
(Isom, KY) – To honor the tireless ongoing work happening in Letcher County, the Letcher County Community Foundation created the Mountain Strong Award. This award recognizes an individual or organization whose involvement in the community has made a significant impact to the Letcher County community. On February 9 th , the Letcher County Community Foundation… KEEP READING