Appalachian Forest Grants

AFNHA Has multiple grants programs to support eligible activities across its region. Please review options below to find one right for your organization.

Major Grants

The Appalachian Forest Grants Program for 2025 is now accepting applications. Click below to access the current notice of funding opportunity.

Mini-Grants

Accepting Applications

Grants of $200 and $500 are available for professional development scholarships and small tourism projects across our region as part of the Highlands Creative Economy Program. Tourism organizations and destinations fitting AFNHA Themes and Mission are eligible for these grants. View guidelines and applications below.

Current Active Grantees may access their portal below:

Appalachian Forest Major Grants Program for projects that support AFNHA goals within the 18 AFNHA counties for AFNHA Partners.

Typically, all projects should relate to AFNHA goals, themes of Forest Abundance, Crucible of Isolation, the Logging Boom Builds the Nation, or the Resilient Forest, and our Core Values.

See Management Plan at www.appalachianforestnha.org/management-planning for more information on AFNHA goals, themes and core values.