CENTRAL APPALACHIA LIVING TRADITIONS

Because grantmaking is invitation-only but publicly visible, organizations should prioritize fit with the foundation’s program domains, cultivate introductions through current grantees or intermediaries, and use the published general contact channels to express interest and request guidance. Proposals are most likely to succeed when backed by demonstrated impact, credible partnerships, and a clear alignment with the foundation’s strategic areas rather than by unsolicited applications.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024