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Kentucky grants for County governments

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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
$350,000
Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet (JPSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kentucky state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for a variety of public safety initiatives, including law enforcement, drug treatment, and crime prevention programs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
READY Local Governments Training Program
$50,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This program provides training and funding opportunities to local governments in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region, helping them improve their capacity to secure and manage federal grants for community development projects.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
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
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
$883,828
Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet (JPSC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Kentucky for developing and implementing proactive crisis intervention programs aimed at preventing crime and violence, particularly gun violence.

Safety
City or township governments
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$413,909
Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kentucky, benefiting a wide range of stakeholders including nonprofits, universities, and small businesses.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Gheens Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Gheens Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations and public entities in Louisville, Kentucky, and Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes in Louisiana, focusing on education and social services to enhance community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Office of Local Programs)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible nonprofits for projects that improve transportation access and safety for non-drivers, promote community enhancements, and foster environmental sustainability.

Transportation
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Urban Revitalization Grants Program
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities to support early-stage redevelopment projects that combat urban blight and stimulate economic growth in underserved communities served by Duke Energy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Prevention
$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 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
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Spruce Up the 'Berg Grants
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for community members in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to undertake projects that beautify and revitalize public spaces, fostering civic engagement and local pride.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Community Grants
$10,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit arts organizations and tribal communities in the Southeastern U.S. to facilitate artistic collaborations and public engagement activities that enhance access to the arts.

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

Environment
City or township governments