Kentucky grants for Nonprofits

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support leadership development, accessible arts, family support systems, and community needs for residents of Owensboro and Daviess County, Kentucky.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve Shelby County, Kentucky, to support projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Spencer County, Kentucky, for projects that address poverty, mental health, substance use, and economic opportunity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Paducah to implement projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, that provide programs aimed at reducing homelessness, enhancing financial stability, and increasing access to resources for targeted populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Louisville/Jefferson County that promote and sustain arts and cultural programs, enhancing community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that provide youth development and violence prevention services, particularly in high-crime areas, to promote community-led solutions and reduce gun violence.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations in Madison County to implement innovative public health projects that address local health challenges and support historically marginalized communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lexington, Kentucky, that are working to improve housing access and prevent homelessness in the community.

This grant provides professional-grade electric lawn equipment to non-profit organizations in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, to promote sustainability and improve air quality by replacing gas-powered tools.

This grant provides funding to support a collaborative workforce development program aimed at equipping middle and high school students, particularly young men of color in Fayette County, Kentucky, with essential skills and experiences for high-wage career opportunities.

This program provides funding to community groups and nonprofits in Lexington to support projects that expand and maintain the city's urban tree canopy while promoting education about the importance of trees in urban environments.

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations in the U.S. to implement specific projects that benefit the environment and animals within their local communities.

The United Way of Southern Kentucky is seeking proposals for grants aimed at implementing community impact strategies in the areas of Education, Income, Health, and Safety Net, inviting tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations that align with these strategies to apply before the deadline on 09/30/2024.

Funding for Recovery Equity and Expansion (FREE II) is intended to continue expanding services and programing for substance use recovery and mental health support to Kentucky’s BIPOC and minoritized communities and/or to reduce the stigma around accessing such interventions. Donor Name: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky State: Kentucky County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: With this project, they aim to reduce overdose deaths and increase the overall well-being of these historically under-resourced Kentucky communities.  This collaboration will only fund projects that: utilize a trauma-informed and resilience-informed care approach to reduce premature death of BIPOC Kentuckians provide culturally responsive, evidence-based prevention, mental health treatment, and recovery support services to BIPOC Kentuckians strengthen treatment and prevention infrastructure through collaborative projects centering BIPOC voices As part of the FREE Program, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will provide grants to nonprofit organizations for activities that address the goals listed above. Funding Information At least 10 grants will be awarded, each in the amount of $50,000. All funded activities must take place within the grant period, from October 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. Eligible Activities Eligible activities under this grant include, but are not limited to: Outreach and relationship building Stigma reducing marketing, storytelling, or events Coalition building amongst service providers Increasing public knowledge of and reducing stigma toward the utilization of FDA approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and the multiple paths to recovery Increasing community knowledge of evidence-based treatment and recovery supports, how to access services, and reducing stigma of seeking/utilizing these services. Increasing knowledge of available harm reduction supports, such as local Syringe Service Programs and naloxone, and reducing stigma of seeking/utilizing these services. For more information, visit Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.

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 – June 2025. Eligibility Criteria  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.

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 – June 2025. Eligibility Criteria  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.

With funding from the Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment, Blue Grass Community Foundation seeks to provide support to nonprofit organizations that are directly serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Donor Name: Blue Grass Community Foundation State: Kentucky County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Community Foundation is focused on supporting organizations that specifically serve individuals impacted by the challenges of aging and age-related diseases. Special consideration will be given to those organizations addressing the needs of older adults suffering from dementia-related diseases and their caregivers; as well as those organizations whose services benefit underserved populations, including low-income individuals and people of color. This opportunity is made available exclusively to those nonprofits and agencies whose primary mission is focused on the aging community, dementia, and other age-related issues. Funding Information Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $10,000, with the option of renewal for one additional year. Grant Period August 2024 – July 2025. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organization must be located in or provide services to residents of Central and Eastern Kentucky (counties limited to Anderson, Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Magoffin, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Rowan, Scott, and Woodford). Applicant organization must be classified as a nonprofit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code; have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) designation; or be a publicly supported organization such as a school district, municipality, or government agency. Primary mission of applicant organization must be focused on the aging community, dementia, and/or other age-related issues. Applicant organization 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 organization with religious affiliation will be considered for funding only if the project for which it seeks support attempts to address the needs of the wider community without regard to religious beliefs. Organization must not have any past due reports for grants from Blue Grass Community Foundation. For more information, visit BGCF.