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Kentucky Community Development Grants

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The C.e. and S. Foundation’s
Contact for amount
The C.E. and S. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to support programs that help individuals and families in Louisville, Kentucky, build resilience and thrive through caregiver engagement, social-emotional support, academic assistance, and postsecondary education success.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carter County Community Fund Grant
$1,000
Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various community projects in Carter County, Kentucky, aimed at improving local life and addressing community challenges.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Leadership Fund
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and groups in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to develop leadership skills and explore innovative solutions for local challenges through educational experiences and community engagement.

Capacity Building
Individuals
Household Hazardous Waste Management Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local governments and public entities in Kentucky with organizing events to safely collect and manage household hazardous waste while promoting community education on proper disposal practices.

Environment
City or township governments
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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant
$5,000
Fund for the Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative, free community arts events in Greater Louisville that engage diverse neighborhoods and promote collaboration among local organizations and artists.

Arts
Individuals
Franklin County Community Grants
Contact for amount
Franklin County Fiscal Court
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations in Franklin County, Kentucky, for projects that address community needs and align with county priorities such as economic development, public health, education, and environmental sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Kentucky to improve recycling programs and public education on waste management through collaborative projects.

Environment
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Appalachia to enhance their skills and capacity for social change through training and development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program
$20,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
Hayswood Foundation Grant Program
$100,000
Hayswood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that promote mental or physical health and education for communities in northeastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio.

Health
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Lubrizol Foundation Grant
$40,000
The Lubrizol Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities near Lubrizol facilities to enhance health, education, and environmental protection initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southside Homeowner Grant Incentive
$30,000
Paducah Planning Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in a designated area of Paducah, Kentucky, to support major renovations or new construction of owner-occupied residential properties, promoting neighborhood revitalization and stability.

Housing
Individuals
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in rural Southern communities for engaging professional artists in various artistic disciplines.

Arts
Nonprofits
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits