Grant Writing Workshops 101 & 201 in Harlan
We are proud to partner with Grant Ready Kentucky, One Harlan County, and Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop on November 15-16…
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Tax Credits worth up to $25,000 for Small Businesses!
There is a tax credit of up to $25,000 available for small businesses in Kentucky: the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit! In order to make sure you qualify and get…
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Join us!: Somerset Grant Writing Workshop
SOAR is proud to partner with Grant Ready Kentucky, Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA), and Somerset Community College (SCC) to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop on July 25-26…
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Meet the Winners of the 2023 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition!
It’s the moment everybody has been waiting for! Here are the winners of the 2023 Startup Appalachia Pitch Competition: 1st Place, $10,000: TJ Rayhill, Bluegrass Cricket 2nd Place, $3,500: Xiled Inc.,…
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New Energy Grant Programs Announced for Businesses in Kentucky Coal Communities
The grants pool for private businesses is typically small. But the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is making billions of dollars available to companies, communities, and nonprofits — including a special…
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JTF provides matching funds and technical assistance for SOAR’s application for broadband funding
To help close the digital divide in Eastern Kentucky, SOAR has been chosen to be one of eight projects supported by the Just Transition Fund (JTF). The Just Transition Fund…
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Appalachian Regional Commission Program Opportunities
The Appalachian Regional Commission is offering an array of options for those living in Appalachia. From learning the basics of grant writing to collegiate entrepreneur programs, there is bound to…
Read More We are nearing the end of January!
The mountains keep bringing more #achievements! Let’s dive right in on Appalachia’s current events, news, and latest updates. Small Business Administration recognizes Community Trust Bank as Kentucky’s Top SBA Community…
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SOAR 2022 Review
If there is anything the 2022 year has taught us, it’s that Eastern Kentucky and the people living within its region, continue to be resilient and persistent no matter the…
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We are proud to partner with Grant Ready Kentucky, Hazard Community & Technical College, Mountain Association, What’s Next EKY?!, and the Promise Zone to host a Grants 101 and 201…
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