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Kentucky grants for County governments

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Rooted in Health: Rural Dental Access Program
$470,000
Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments in Kentucky to expand preventive dental services in rural areas, improving access to care for underserved populations.

Health
County governments
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Division of Water (DOW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
ARC Mini (Flex-E) Grant Program
$10,000
The Center for Rural Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in economically distressed counties of Kentucky to enhance community capacity through planning and development projects.

Community Development
County governments
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship
$1,000
Community Foundation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving graduating high school seniors from specific counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky who plan to pursue higher education.

Agriculture
County governments
Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
$100,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
South Arts’ Cross-Sector Impact Grants–2026
$15,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between arts organizations and non-arts entities in the Southern U.S. to creatively address health and wellness challenges in their communities.

Arts
Individuals
Southeast Aquatics Fund
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in the southeastern U.S. to improve aquatic habitats and water quality, particularly for endangered species and key river basins.

Environment
Nonprofits
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Precision Technology and Management Grant
$150,000
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Spirit of Public Health Mini-Grant
Contact for amount
Three Rivers District Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Owen County, Kentucky, to implement innovative projects that improve public health by addressing local priorities such as physical health access, nutrition, and health literacy.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Black and Brown Artist Grant for Individual Artists
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to individual Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists in Greater Cincinnati to create and showcase projects that explore themes of truth and innovation related to social justice and equity in July 2025.

Arts
County governments
Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Learning Links Grants
$2,500
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational programs and events for children aged birth to 18 in the Greater Cincinnati area, aimed at enhancing their academic success and social-emotional skills.

Education
Nonprofits