Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky, Inc. Archive

To convene funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration, and support for affinity groups to accelerate an equitable Appalachian economic transition

For young children and at-risk seniors to have access to fresh ingredient, locally made, nutrient dense meals from a novel food systems network of regional central kitchens (over two years)

To operationalize over $2 million in federal and private funding to transform West Virginia’s land reuse system so vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated properties become assets for community and economic development

For the Invest West Project to contribute to housing and neighborhood revitalization alongside the 14th Street West Cultural District Plan

For general operating support of the 2022-2023 season

For the annual Early Childhood Center Directors’ conference

To support tourism and recreation-related business, real estate, organizational, and workforce development activities across West Virginia, to develop a more diversified and resilient economy

To increase access to physical activity and healthy eating through a statewide coalition of partners and organizers aimed at improving West Virginia’s standing on health ranking lists

To support “Turning Coal to Gold: Boosting the Outdoor Economy through the Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center” which will develop the highest level “gold” rated trail system in outdoor recreation attractions for greater economic benefit to the region

To support the public health system to optimize services and improve health outcomes through local health departments