Center for Appalachian Studies
The Center’s programs broadcast to the larger world a deeper understanding of mountain regions both as cultural and environmental settings.
The Center for Appalachian Studies engages the public, students, and faculty to perpetuate the cultural and environmental heritage of Appalachia, discover new knowledge, address regional problems, and advocate for the well-being of the region.
Grants
After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities
Strategic distribution of the After Coal documentary to engage labor and educational groups in the ongoing conversation about a just transition from fossil fuels
| Amount | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2015 |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky |
After Coal: Welsh and Appalachian Mining Communities
Documentary and community engagement project that explores how two coal communities are facing the limits of fossil fuels
| Amount | $35,000 |
|---|---|
| Year(s) | 2014 |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Primary Approach | Just Transition in Eastern Kentucky |