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America250KY: Exploring 250 Years Through the Arts
$10,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to artists, cultural organizations, and community groups in Kentucky to create artistic projects that celebrate and reflect on the state's diverse history and narratives as part of the national 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Arts
Individuals
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky to develop new services or expand existing programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, particularly in rural and economically challenged areas.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Spirit of Public Health Mini-Grant
Contact for amount
Three Rivers District Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Owen County, Kentucky, to implement innovative projects that improve public health by addressing local priorities such as physical health access, nutrition, and health literacy.

Health
Nonprofits
Marilyn and William Young Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Marilyn and William Young Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Teaching Art Together Grant
$3,200
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for Kentucky teachers to collaborate with professional teaching artists in preK-12 classrooms, enhancing arts education and integrating creative processes into the curriculum.

Arts
County governments
Governor’s Awards in the Arts
Contact for amount
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky, recognizing their impact on artistic communities and arts education.

Community Development
County governments
Shelby County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Shelby County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
UWHC City/County Grant
$30,000
United Way of Henderson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Spencer County Community Foundation’s Impact Grant
$50,000
Spencer County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Paducah Grant-in-Aid Program 2026
$10,000
City of Paducah
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
External Agency Funds (EAF) FY25
$250,000
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Arts + Creative Industries in Kentucky
$50,000
Louisville Metro Government (LMG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Engagement Services External Agency Fund
$75,000
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Metro EAF Grant for Arts + Creative Industries
$50,000
Louisville Metro Government (LMG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
MCHD Community Grant
$10,000
Madison County Health Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
BGCF365 Charitable Fund
$15,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

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

Housing
Nonprofits
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Local

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program
Contact for amount
Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Accelerating Innovative + Equitable Workforce Pathways Grant
$500,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits