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Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations
$1,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in the southeastern U.S. for professional development activities that enhance staff skills and organizational effectiveness.

Arts
Nonprofits
American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
American Electric Power Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve education, address essential human needs, promote social justice, and support environmental stewardship in communities served by American Electric Power.

Energy
Nonprofits
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Division of Water (DOW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to a variety of organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement projects that reduce pollution from diffuse sources and improve water quality in Kentucky.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy farms in the southeastern U.S. to improve their infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing profitability and sustainability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed dairy businesses in the Southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico to adopt precision technologies that improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in dairy operations.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
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
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
Composting 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 in Kentucky to improve composting and recycling efforts, promoting sustainable waste management practices across the state.

Environment
City or township governments
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Research Innovation
$5,000,000
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 supports innovative research and interventions aimed at combating the opioid epidemic in Kentucky, targeting organizations that address opioid use disorder and related mental health issues.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority Grant Program
$2,000,000
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2024

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is inviting proposals for its Cumberland Plateau Stewardship Fund, aiming to restore and enhance critical forest, grassland, and freshwater habitats within the Cumberland Plateau region. This initiative aligns with NFWF's broader mission to sustain, restore, and enhance the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats. The program's core strategy involves increasing the voluntary adoption of conservation practices on working agricultural lands, which contributes to NFWF’s strategic priority of supporting wildlife and improving ecological health through sustainable land management. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are the diverse habitats and species within the Cumberland Plateau, as well as landowners and communities in the region who will adopt conservation practices. The impact goals are multifaceted, seeking to improve soil health, water quantity and quality, and carbon sequestration. Ultimately, the program aims to foster resilient ecosystems that support both wildlife and sustainable human activities. The foundation's theory of change is predicated on the idea that by providing financial and technical assistance, they can incentivize conservation practices that lead to measurable environmental improvements and long-term ecological benefits. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly outlined through its program strategies. These include restoring previously mined lands, increasing the adoption of conservation practices on grazing and croplands, establishing, enhancing, and maintaining forest habitats, and restoring instream habitats to support aquatic species. A significant focus is also placed on expanding and coordinating technical assistance and outreach to landowners, recognizing the importance of local engagement and support for successful implementation of conservation efforts. Expected outcomes and measurable results include an increase in acres of restored habitats, improved water quality metrics, enhanced soil health, and greater carbon sequestration. The program anticipates awarding approximately $2.8 million in grants in 2024, with individual grant awards ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. Projects are expected to have a completion time of 24-48 months. Eligibility extends to non-profit organizations, state and local governments, Tribal Governments, and educational institutions, with a preference for projects within identified focal areas of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. The program’s success will be measured by the extent to which these conservation practices are adopted and the subsequent environmental benefits realized across the Cumberland Plateau.

Environment
County governments