Appalachian Community Fund General Fund Grant

Appalachian Community Fund's Technical Assistance Grants is sponsored by Appalachian Community Fund. These grants are designed to strengthen grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia by supporting specific technical assistance needs, enhancing skills in areas such as leadership, fundraising, and community organizing. ACF prioritizes projects that address systemic issues and promote social, economic, and environmental justice.

Community Power Program is a grant from the Appalachian Community Fund (ACF) that funds grassroots organizations working for social, economic, racial, and environmental justice in Central Appalachia. The program provides technical assistance grants and other resources to community-based organizations building power from the ground up to address underlying causes of poverty and injustice in the region. Supported organizations include youth leadership development initiatives, trans empowerment projects, and other groups addressing systemic inequities. ACF operates on the principle that lasting, large-scale change requires community-led action. Eligible applicants are grassroots and community-based organizations working for social change in the Central Appalachian region. Specific award amounts are not publicly specified.

Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.