$1,500 grants available for non-profits

If you are a non-profit program located in Southeastern Kentucky, and are in need of up to $1,500 for projects to help people, then you might want to apply for this grant.

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation is calling for proposals through a competitive grant program to provide operational or programming support for organizations in Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel and Whitley counties in Kentucky.

Primary focus areas of the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation are organizations that help people, especially those that assist vulnerable populations with senior services, early child development, homelessness, addiction recovery, mental health, education and other issues.

These mini-grants will be awarded on a dollar-for-dollar match basis up to $1,500, based on the approved award amount.

The duration of the program is 12 months with a requirement to report measurable outcomes required. Further details will be provided in the grant agreement.

The program is open to any IRS designated 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization working in the five counties of the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation service area.

Submit grant applications and any questions to Bobby Sullivan, Community Engagement Officer, Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, who can be reached at (606) 439-1357, or by email at bobby@appalachianky.org.

Applications are due by Dec. 14, 2021. Selected organizations will be notified by Jan. 15, 2022.

The application can be found at www.appalachianky.org.

Upper Cumberland is the only regional Community Foundation Affiliate in Kentucky.

The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation works to raise money for Whitley, Bell, Laurel, and Knox counties. It works specifically to transform the region through charitable giving, community involvement and by trying to develop important strategic partnerships, according to an online description of the program.