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Kentucky Education Grants

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

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

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
2025 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
2025 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
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 2025
$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
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local entities in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, for projects that promote economic development, youth services, substance abuse services, and health/human services.

Education
City or township governments
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.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Partnerships for Success Grants
$50,000
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

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Food and Nutrition
County governments
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
2024 Lex Grow Trees Grant Program
$100,000
Lex Grow Trees
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

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.

COVID
Nonprofits
Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Businesses in Kentucky
$10,000
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to small businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky, helping them with various business improvement expenses.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program
$10,000
KFC Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
United Way of Southern Kentucky Grant Program 2024
Contact for amount
United Way of Southern Kentucky (UWSK)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Hudson-Ellis Grants in Kentucky
$7,500
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

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.

Education
Nonprofits