Fiscal Sponsorship

STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

NOT A 501c3? NOT A PROBLEM.
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Helping Your Vision Take Root: Fiscal Sponsorship

What is Fiscal Sponsorship?

Think of us as a "civic anchor" for your project. By partnering with ACF, your organization can operate under our 501(c)(3) umbrella. This allows you to:

  • Accept Tax-Deductible Donations: Open doors to individual donors and foundations that require a nonprofit status.

  • Apply for Grants: Gain eligibility for a wider range of funding opportunities to fuel your growth.

  • Focus on the Work: We help handle the administrative and financial oversight, giving you the "breathing room" to build your programs and community presence.

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Why Partner with us?

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01 / Investing in Early Stages

We are proud to de-risk and incubate high-impact projects that are just entering their journey as formal organizations.

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02 / Shared Wisdom

Our sponsors receive technical assistance and coaching tailored to the unique regional context of Central Appalachia.

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03 / Building Future Agency

Our goal is to provide the infrastructure you need to eventually exercise full ownership and self-governance over your mission.

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Our Fiscal Sponsorships

These organizations serve as our region’s narrative anchors, united by a shared mission to reclaim and amplify the authentic voices of Central Appalachia.

By utilizing various creative mediums, from independent publishing and comics to traditional arts and historical preservation, they ensure that local stories are told by the people who live them.

Do you need a fiscal sponsor?

We’d love to hear how you’re looking to build a stronger Appalachia.

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