
Jointly hosted by the Brushy Fork Leadership Institute and the Berea College Appalachian Fund, the 2025 Leadership Gathering is a regional event devoted to celebrating service-driven leadership, strengthening organizations, and empowering thriving communities across Central Appalachia.
Formerly known as the Leadership Summit, this annual gathering brings together leaders, practitioners, and community builders of all experience levels. Whether you’re an executive leader of a nonprofit or a grassroots volunteer just stepping into leadership, you’ll find opportunities to connect, grow, and lead with purpose. Rooted in the values of service and collaboration, the Leadership Gathering features energizing sessions, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities.
Grant Ready Kentucky’s Melissa Vermillion will be leading the workshop “Finding Grant Opportunities with ChatGPT” as part of the gathering.
Join Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the POWER Pre-Application Webinar to learn more about ARC’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. The webinar will provide applicants the opportunity to learn more about POWER, hear about updates to the current Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA), and ask questions during the Q&A session.
The 2025 Kentucky Opioid Symposium brings together people from across the Commonwealth for two days of learning, collaboration, strategizing and networking to strengthen efforts to combat opioid use.
Join the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection for a practical, hands-on workshop especially designed to help you navigate funding opportunities in air quality, water infrastructure, and waste management. There is no cost to attend the workshop. Whether you're part of a nonprofit, local government, tribal nation, or community organization, this session will offer tools and insights to support your environmental projects. Experts will cover grant eligibility, proposal tips, reporting requirements, and success stories to help you strengthen your application strategy.
KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day grant workshop. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.
KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day grant workshop. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.
KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day grant workshop. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.
KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day workshop, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.
KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day workshop, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.