Appalachian Fund
Folk Arts & Cultures
Grant Application
Spring 2025
Please enter first and last name.
Example: John Smith
Has your organization received funding from the Appalachian Fund in the past?
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?
Describe whether the auditors meet with the full board or with a board committee.
Please upload the following Required Supporting Materials: