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Kentucky grants for State governments

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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
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
Kentucky Poet Laureate Program
$6,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides a $6,000 honorarium to a Kentucky writer selected as poet laureate, supporting their efforts to promote the literary arts in the state over a two-year term.

Arts
County governments
2025 TranspARTation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Jan 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for Kentucky teachers and schools to cover transportation costs for students traveling to high-quality arts programs.

Arts
County governments
Kentucky Easement Programs Restoration
$4,000,000
U.S.DA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

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

Agriculture
State governments
Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement
$5,000,000
U.S.DA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

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.

Agriculture
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$250,000
Office of the Governor Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Local Government
State

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.

Environment
City or township governments