From Chaos to Clarity: A Framework for Winning ARC Power Grants

Training

Learn more about the ARC POWER Initiative in this webinar with GrantStation, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR), and Grant Ready Kentucky. Led by Alice Ruhnke, President of Education and Outreach at GrantStation, this webinar will teach you how to navigate grant-related terminology, address each section of the application, infuse your organization's strengths into your proposal to make it more competitive, connect all the pieces together, and make your proposal more competitive.

Dates:
Sep 12, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Cost:
Free
Location:
Online

Eligibility:

Featured Trainings

Power Moves: Crafting a Winning ARC Proposal

Training

Join Grant Ready Kentucky and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) for the first of two webinars focused on the ARC POWER Initiative!

Dates:
Sep 4
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Sep 4, 2025
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10:00 am
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11:30 am
Cost:
Free
Location:
Online

POWER Pre-Application Webinar

Partner Hosted Event

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.

Dates:
Aug 21
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10:00 am
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Cost:
Free
Location:
Virtual

Brushy Fork Leadership Institute - 2025 Leadership Gathering: Rooted to Service, Rising to Lead

Partner Hosted Event

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.

Dates:
Sep 17
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Sep 18, 2025
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8:30 am
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4:30 pm
Cost:
$299
Location:
Berea College, 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY

2025 Kentucky Opioid Symposium

Partner Hosted Event

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.

Dates:
Oct 13
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Oct 14, 2025
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9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Cost:
$55.65 per person - admission and lunch is included both days
Location:
Kentucky International Convention Center/ Louisville Kentucky

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Maysville

Workshop

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.

Dates:
Sep 10
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Sep 11, 2024
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days, $30 one day only; Potential Members: $80 both days, $45 one day only
Location:
Maysville, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Ft. Wright

Training

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.

Dates:
Nov 18
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Nov 19, 2025
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days ; $30 one day only. Potential Members: $80 both days ; $45 one day only
Location:
Ft. Wright, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: London

Training

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.

Dates:
Oct 22
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Oct 23, 2025
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Location:
London, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hopkinsville

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.

Dates:
Aug 27
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Aug 28, 2025
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9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Location:
Hopkinsville Community College, 720 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240, United States