Kentucky grants for City or township governments
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May 21, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Kentucky for initiatives that preserve the state's historic buildings, landscapes, and cultural heritage.
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Apr 8, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations serving residents of Henderson City and County for various community programs, excluding religious activities and event funding.
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Mar 19, 2025
This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and organizations in Kentucky with hosting one-day events for the safe collection and disposal of household hazardous waste, while also promoting public education on waste reduction and safe disposal practices.
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Mar 19, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Kentucky for developing recycling infrastructure and educational programs to promote effective waste management and recycling initiatives.
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Mar 19, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments and educational institutions in Kentucky to develop or expand composting programs, helping to reduce landfill waste through composting and recycling initiatives.
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Feb 19, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that deliver arts and cultural programming, helping to enrich the local community and promote creative experiences for all residents.
Application Deadline
Oct 20, 2025
Date Added
Jan 9, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to support projects that improve education, civic engagement, and cultural development in the community.
Application Deadline
Aug 16, 2024
Date Added
Aug 8, 2024
The Hudson-Ellis Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation is accepting applications from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit Boyle County residents. Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation State: Kentucky County: Boyle County (KY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Hudson-Ellis Fund prioritizes public education, as well as programming that improves the quality of life for youth and adults with disabilities or who are economically disadvantaged. Successful proposals will address community needs through projects and programs that demonstrate meaningful impact and sustainability. The Hudson-Ellis competitive grantmaking program is made possible through the generosity of Lottie B. Ellis and other donors who established funds through bequests for the good of Boyle County. Funding Priorities Youth and/or adults who are economically disadvantaged Youth and/or adults with a disability Public Education Funding Information Grants request should not exceed $7,500. Grant Period September 2024 β June 2025. Eligibility CriteriaΒ Applicant organizations must be located in or providing services to residents of Boyle County. Applicant organizations must be classified as nonprofit public charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation; or be a publicly supported organization with a charitable purpose such as a school, unit of government, or place of worship providing a social service program. Applicant organizations must have a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Seal of Transparency at the Gold Level or higher. Applicant organizations must not discriminate in their hiring, volunteer participation, or provision of client services. Exceptions may be made for hiring practices for religious organizations that can demonstrate bona fide occupational qualifications based on religious beliefs for employment. Applicant organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. Applicant organizations must be current on any grant reports due to Blue Grass Community Foundation. For more information, visit BGCF.
Application Deadline
Aug 16, 2024
Date Added
Aug 7, 2024
The Hudson-Ellis Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation is accepting applications from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit Boyle County residents. Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation State: Kentucky County: Boyle County (KY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The Hudson-Ellis Fund prioritizes public education, as well as programming that improves the quality of life for youth and adults with disabilities or who are economically disadvantaged. Successful proposals will address community needs through projects and programs that demonstrate meaningful impact and sustainability. The Hudson-Ellis competitive grantmaking program is made possible through the generosity of Lottie B. Ellis and other donors who established funds through bequests for the good of Boyle County. Funding Priorities Youth and/or adults who are economically disadvantaged Youth and/or adults with a disability Public Education Funding Information Grants request should not exceed $7,500. Grant Period September 2024 β June 2025. Eligibility CriteriaΒ Applicant organizations must be located in or providing services to residents of Boyle County. Applicant organizations must be classified as nonprofit public charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or have a fiscal sponsor with a 501(c)(3) designation; or be a publicly supported organization with a charitable purpose such as a school, unit of government, or place of worship providing a social service program. Applicant organizations must have a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Seal of Transparency at the Gold Level or higher. Applicant organizations must not discriminate in their hiring, volunteer participation, or provision of client services. Exceptions may be made for hiring practices for religious organizations that can demonstrate bona fide occupational qualifications based on religious beliefs for employment. Applicant organizations with religious affiliations will be considered for funding only if the project for which they seek support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. Applicant organizations must be current on any grant reports due to Blue Grass Community Foundation. For more information, visit BGCF.
Application Deadline
Jun 24, 2024
Date Added
Jun 25, 2024
Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Kentucky NRCS Easement Restoration and Management AssistanceNotice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KY-EASE-24NOFO0001320Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.072 Wetlands ReserveProgram and 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/home.SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryThe Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from natural resource conservation partners to work together to help enhance conservation delivery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The overall intent of this announcement is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities as identified in Section C.1. of this announcement for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one (1) and (5) years in duration to deliver conservation programs and services in Kentucky. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement will be approximately $2,000,000 annually over a five year period (up to $10,000,000), which will be awarded to multiple recipients. All applicants must be capable of providing support throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Entities may use this opportunity to request additional funding for existing Kentucky cooperative agreements.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Kentucky State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.2For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 30, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.The agency anticipates making selections by August 1, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30,2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change
Application Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Date Added
May 29, 2024
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KY-ACEP- 24-NOFO0001367 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which can be found at: https://sam.gove/content/home. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals to assist with due diligence for acquiring Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), including contracting for title exams, updates, and closing services; boundary surveys; appraisals and cultural resource investigations. ACEP WRE provides funding for the purchase of conservation easements held by NRCS, and to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land. Proposals are requested for consideration of cooperative agreements with a period of performance not to exceed five years. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on TBD. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024
Date Added
May 3, 2024
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2024 Grant aims to support the development and enhancement of public outdoor recreation facilities across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This state-administered program seeks applications from cities, counties, state agencies, and federal agencies to improve local park amenities and infrastructure. Eligible projects may include the development of campgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing amenities, and various recreational trails. Successful applicants are required to match the LWCF grant funding on a 1:1 basis, with grant requests ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. The deadline for application submission is May 31, 2024.