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Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund

Description
Our board is determined to help those impacted by the devastating tornadoes recover and rebuild. These grants, utilizing the money raised for our Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund, will provide relief for individuals, small businesses, and organizations in Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell counties that were impacted by the May tornado.
Requirements
  • Must be an individual, small business, or organization.
  • Must be located in Laurel, Pulaski, or Russell counties.
  • Must have been impacted by the May 16, 2025 tornado.
How to get help
Apply through the grant portal Recommended

Use the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s grant portal to start an application for Upper Cumberland Community Foundation funding. You may need to create an account or log in before completing and submitting the request.

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Email for grant guidance

Email the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation’s Community Engagement Officer to ask which funding opportunities fit your disaster-relief or community project and what materials are needed for an application.

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kathy@appalachianky.org

Call or email for assistance

Contact the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky for help finding the right affiliate/community fund or for technical help with the application portal.

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T. (606) 439-1357 | info@appalachianky.org

Eligibility
Counties
Laurel, Pulaski, Russell