Floyd County Community Foundation

09/27/2026

🌎 Happy World Tourism Day from the Floyd County Community Foundation! 🌎
Today, we’re celebrating the places, people, stories, and experiences that make our community worth exploring. 💙
Tourism is more than visiting a destination—it’s an opportunity to support local businesses, discover local treasures, connect with our neighbors, and share what makes Floyd County special.
From beautiful outdoor spaces and historic landmarks to locally owned shops, restaurants, and community events, there’s always something new to discover right here at home. 🏞️✨
This World Tourism Day, we encourage you to be a tourist in your own backyard—explore somewhere new, support a local business, and share your favorite Floyd County destination with us!

📍 What’s your favorite place to visit in Floyd County? Tell us in the comments!

08/06/2026

This grant training is coming up. Register today!

Save the date for a two-day grant writing workshop on August 25-26th, hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and presented by Renee Parsons, GPC. This comprehensive training covers everything from grant writing basics to key proposal sections. From the need/problem statement to the budget justification, along with effective techniques like inductive writing and how to avoid common pitfalls like jargon and unsupported assumptions. Walk away ready to craft compelling proposals that resonate with funders and showcase your organization's capacity for impact.

Learn more and register here: https://www.grantreadyky.org/trainings/prestonsburg-2026

07/30/2026

GivingTuesday may seem far away, but it's time to start thinking about how you can participate this year! On August 19, we want to help Floyd County nonprofits start planning for their campaigns.

We invite anyone connected to a nonprofit in Floyd County to join us and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky for a virtual informational session and conversation about your invitation to join this GivingTuesday! Foundation staff will be sharing details about GivingTuesday as a global movement, the campaign, and why community campaigns work.

As an added bonus, any nonprofit that registers and attends will be entered to win a prize of $250!

To register, visit https://bit.ly/givingtuesdaysession.

07/27/2026

Female entrepreneurs and educators in Floyd County—don't miss your opportunity to apply for the Lillian Mae Taylor Grant!

This grant provides awards of up to $1,000 to support women making a difference in our community.

🗓 Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

Apply today: https://bit.ly/ekyscholarship

06/19/2026

Today, we join communities across the nation in recognizing Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of equality.

At the Floyd County Community Foundation, we believe strong communities are built when every individual has the opportunity to thrive. As we reflect on this day, we celebrate the strength of communities and the importance of creating opportunities for all.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/08/2026

Our affiliate spotlight for today is the wonderful Floyd County Community Foundation (FCCF)! FCCF has been hard at work since their inception in 2018 to support efforts that build long-term capacity towards improving the quality of life in Floyd County and address the immediate needs of their community.

Over the past 8 years, FCCF has granted more than $730,000 to support positive work happening in Floyd County. While much has happened over those years to promote growth in their county, there have been some notable grants that we feel are important to highlight:
• In 2022, following a mass shooting in Allen, Kentucky, FCCF created the Allen Crisis Fund. They raised and distributed $315,000 for those impacted.
• In 2022 and 2025, FCCF responded to disastrous floods, assisting with recovery.
• FCCF hosts 2 scholarship funds, the Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship and the Bonita Compton Scholarship Fund, both of which provide scholarships annually.
• Recently, FCCF has had a focus on food security efforts.
• FCCF is looking forward to a Floyd County Board of Education partnership promoting a Floyd County teacher retention program!

FCCF is run by a board of local leaders from Floyd County, including: Ellen Harris, Evan Smith, Misha Curnutte, Jim Stewart, Kathy Stumbo, Missy Allen, Rhonda Clark, Surekha Maddiwar, Heather Ousley, Billie Turner, Charly Grace, and Joe Campbell.

To learn more about the Floyd County Community Foundation, visit https://www.appalachianky.org/communities/fccf/.

06/07/2026

We are pleased to offer 3 FREE CLE credits (including 1 hour of ethics credit) in both London and Pikeville this year! Accountants, insurance agents, attorneys, paralegals, professional advisors, and more are invited to attend.

LONDON EVENT:
Presenters: Carter Ruml and Kristin Walker Collins
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Location: Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation

PIKEVILLE EVENT:
Presenters: Carter Ruml and Kristin Walker Collins
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Location: The Troubadour

Special thanks to our sponsors for making these free events possible: Community Trust and Investment Company and Hometown Bank.

You can read details about each session and register here: https://www.appalachianky.org/2026-cle-registration/

06/07/2026

Our work continues to better Floyd County.

05/12/2026

Today is KY Gives Day, and the Floyd County Community Foundation Board Members are challenging 25 people to step up and join the 396 Club!

Why 396? Because Floyd County covers 396 square miles — and this is your chance to give just $1 per square mile each year to support the place you love. Your $396 annual donation helps strengthen charitable causes and make a lasting impact right here in Floyd County.

Today, you can make a difference in our community.

Join the 396 Club and give today:
https://www.kygives.org/organizations/396-club-floyd-county-community-foundation

Together, we can support the future of Floyd County.

05/12/2026

Today is KY Gives Day, and the Floyd County Community Foundation Board Members are asking you to support the endowed scholarship fund established to honor the legacy of Bonita Compton — a devoted educator, coach, and lifelong advocate for Floyd County, Kentucky.

The Bonita Compton Scholarship is awarded to a graduating Floyd County high school senior who has a passion for seeing Floyd County prosper and thrive for future generations - just like Bonita!

Your donation helps invest in local students, leadership, and the future of our community.

Donate today and make a lasting impact:
https://www.kygives.org/organizations/bonita-compton-scholarship-fund

Together, we can continue Bonita’s legacy of service, education, and love for Floyd County.