$150,000 in Grants have been awarded from proceeds of the Festival

The Festival helps raise grant money for schools, community centers and artist studios throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The Appalachian Community Development Association (ACDA), which organizes the Festival, provides grants to organizations and individuals striving to enhance the lives of Appalachians and promote pride in Appalachian culture. Formed in 1974, the ACDA, an outgrowth of the Greater Cincinnati Junior League, in the 90s decade awarded nearly $95,000 in grants to deserving organizations and individuals to provide a link for Appalachian people and local communities in keeping the mountain spirit alive.

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The Appalachian Community Development Association (The A.C.D.A.)