Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships
Forecasted
The Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation support and recognize individuals preserving Central Appalachian culinary traditions through research and community practice.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Applications Due, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per fellow (unrestricted) plus a unique physical award; annual cycle
Summary: Honors and supports Central Appalachian foodways tradition bearers with funding and recognition for their contributions to regional culinary heritage.
Key Information: Priority given to practitioners from ARC-designated counties in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Description
This fellowship, administered by Mid Atlantic Arts in partnership with Grow Appalachia of Berea College and the Appalachian Studies Association, recognizes and supports individuals who sustain the foodways heritage of Central Appalachia. Fellows may include home cooks, bakers, seed savers, farmers, community elders, and others who preserve and enrich traditional food knowledge within their communities. The award includes unrestricted funding, a handcrafted physical award, and public recognition at the Appalachian Studies Association Annual Conference. This initiative is part of the Central Appalachia Living Traditions program, designed to honor and invest in the region’s living folklife and culinary traditions.
