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Kentucky Community Development Grants

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The C.e. and S. Foundationโ€™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
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

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
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$450,000
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for creating and improving community learning centers that offer academic and enrichment programs for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools.

Education
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 local communities in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development.

Community Development
State governments
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ 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
The Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, to support community beautification, social events, and projects that enhance neighborhood quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, for projects that improve neighborhood quality of life through beautification, blight removal, and community events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Treatment Recovery
$1,000,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Kentucky to improve access to treatment and recovery services for individuals struggling with Opioid Use Disorder and related issues.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Storefront/Signage Grant Program
$2,000
Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Russell County businesses for improving their storefronts and signage, enhancing their visual appeal and promoting local economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Prevention
$1,000,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement prevention programs aimed at reducing opioid use and its impact, particularly among youth and communities at risk in Kentucky.

Health
Nonprofits
Funding for Recovery Equity and Expansion
$50,000
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky focused on reducing overdose deaths and improving recovery services for individuals at high risk of substance use harms.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Keeneland Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Keeneland Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Kentucky-based nonprofit organizations focused on improving the quality of life for residents through projects in areas like health, education, and social welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits