Appalachian Fund

Folk Arts & Cultures

Grant Application

Spring 2025

Please enter first and last name.

Example: John Smith

Phone
Phone

Has your organization received funding from the Appalachian Fund in the past?

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Enter the amount requested for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Enter the amount requested for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. (Enter "0" is not requesting multi-year funding.)

Enter the amount requested for July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. (Enter "0" is not requesting multi-year funding.)

Folk Arts and Cultures grant funds may be used for activities between July 1 and June 30. Please indicate the expected timeframe for your project.

List the counties and states your project will serve (e.g., Harlan KY, Hancock TN, Lee VA).

In three paragraphs or less, briefly describe the issue, challenge, and/or opportunity to be addressed through the proposed project. Please specifically identify how this issue fits under Folk Arts and Cultures.

Describe how the project will address the issue identified above.

State the specific, measurable, and achievable outcome intended for the project.

Enter the number of individuals your program is estimated to impact directly throughout the grant period.

Enter the number of individuals your program is estimated to impact indirectly throughout the grant period.

List up to five specific activities that you will implement to reach your objective, including the timeline for each activity.

Include biographical information for one to three key personnel who will lead, manage, and/or supervise the proposed project. Please limit your response to one paragraph per individual.

Identify any key community partners and their role in helping your organization complete the project.

Describe how you will monitor progress on the project during the grant period.

How often did your board of directors meet in the past year, and what was the average percent attendance?

What internal financial accounting controls does your organization follow?

Are your financial records audited annually?

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Describe whether the auditors meet with the full board or with a board committee.

Please upload the following Required Supporting Materials:


  • Project Budget (use the following link to download the template)
  • Budget Form
  • List of board of directors and their affiliations [pdf];
  • IRS determination letter indicating tax-exempt status[pdf];
  • Evidence of good standing with Secretary of State or similar state office[pdf]; - This can be accessed on the web at no cost.
  • Most recent annual financial statement (audited, if available)[pdf];
  • Annual report (if available)[pdf] - If your organization produces an annual report to showcase your success, please attach the most recent edition.
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