Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky

During the past year, the Foundation: (1) continued to operate and establish a well-grounded, well-known and well-regarded office and staff in the heart of the southeastern Kentucky coal fields while establishing and participating in regional initiatives to transition to a diverse economy as the coal industry continues to decline; (2) met national standards for US community foundations as set forth by the Community Foundations National Standards Board at the National Council on Foundations; (3) provided fiscal and administrative sponsorships for numerous organizations; and (4) provided leadership and support to the Appalachia Funders Network, a collaborative of public and private funders working together to build community capacity and promote an equitable economic transition into new and emerging sectors as the coal industry continues to decline.