ACDA Grants program

To fulfill its purpose of “...encouraging Appalachians and non-Appalachians to value and appreciate the cultural heritage of Appalachia...” the Appalachian Community Development Association works in two different directions. One is to stage the annual Appalachian Festival and other events to directly show case those cultural activities that bring pride to our people. We bring to Greater Cincinnati the music, crafts, history, literature and most importantly the people which best represent us. It is our goal to produce events at a cost that is as affordable as possible so that families can come and discover the richness of Appalachian culture.

Secondly, in order to share this rich heritage and enable others to develop pride in their culture, the ACDA annually awards financial grants to organizations that work with the Appalachian community and the population at large to teach them about our cultural heritage. This year, we are again awarding six organizations a total of $10,000. In the 32 year history of the ACDA, we have given $155,000 to the community through the grant program.

Appalachian Connection
Russ Childers
Urban Appalachian Council
Babies Milk Fund
YWCA Butler County
Will Henry Hartsock

If you are part of an organization that shares our purpose, then you are encouraged to develop a program that helps instill pride in Appalachian heritage and apply for a grant. Applications for grants must be submitted by March 1st of the year if they are to be granted. You may write or call the Appalachian Community Development Association, or simply print the online application.

Jan Wittich, Grants Committee Chair