News & Opportunities

The Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is offering a free virtual training on public speaking, presentations, and storytelling. The session will be held on February 26, 12:00–1:30 PM EST, led by Resource Media trainers Adam Hymans and Tariq Rashid.

Click the link below to register. After registering, Zoom will send your login details. This training is free thanks to support from Mosaic.

Kentucky Arts Rising (KAR) provides operating support for small Kentucky arts organizations with annual revenue under $100,000. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2026, with the grant period running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Click the link below for more details, guidelines, and to submit your application.

The Steele-Reese Foundation’s Kentucky program serves Appalachian counties with a strong emphasis on early childhood through grade 12 education programming. Applications are currently open, and the application form is due March 2, 2026.