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

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for short-term artist residencies in Kentucky schools, enabling teachers and professional artists to collaborate on creative projects that enhance arts education for pre-K through 12th-grade students.

Arts
Independent school districts
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
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
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
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Rural Places Grants
$3,000
South Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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
Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation Grant Program
$3,500,000
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit or public-benefit organizations in specific Kentucky regions to establish and lead community hubs focused on improving chronic disease prevention and management, particularly obesity and diabetes, through collaboration and coordinated efforts.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Impact Fund Grant
$115,000
Horizon Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative nonprofit projects that improve the quality of life for underserved communities in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Northern Kentucky.

Community Development
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
Marilyn & William Young Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Marilyn & William Young Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Owensboro and Daviess County to support leadership development, accessible arts experiences, family support systems, and urgent community needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Stand by the Badge: Peer Support for Law Enforcement Grant Program
$5,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (KYOAG)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to law enforcement and corrections agencies in Kentucky to develop or enhance peer support programs that promote mental health and wellness for officers facing stress and trauma.

Health
State governments
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Education
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
America250 Grant
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based nonprofit projects that promote civic pride, historical education, environmental stewardship, and veteran assistance in areas served by Duke Energy, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grants
Contact for amount
Kessler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities in states with historically low participation rates, encouraging collaboration and sustainable solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Aging Community in Kentucky
$10,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 28, 2024

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

The Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment, administered by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, offers grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky. This grant program aligns directly with the Community Foundation's mission to support individuals facing the challenges of aging and age-related diseases. The foundation's strategic priority is to address critical needs within the aging community, particularly those related to dementia and other age-related issues. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky, with a special focus on those suffering from dementia-related diseases and their caregivers. Additionally, the program aims to benefit underserved populations within this demographic, including low-income individuals and people of color. The impact goal is to provide direct support and services that improve the quality of life for these vulnerable populations. The grant program prioritizes organizations whose primary mission is focused on the aging community, dementia, and other age-related issues. Special consideration is given to initiatives that address the needs of older adults with dementia and their caregivers, as well as services for underserved populations. The expected outcomes include enhanced services for older adults, particularly in areas impacted by dementia, and a reduction in disparities for low-income individuals and people of color within the aging community. Funding awards will range from $5,000 to $10,000, with the potential for renewal for an additional year, providing sustained support for effective programs. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, have a fiscal sponsor, or be publicly supported entities, and must operate within specified Central and Eastern Kentucky counties. The foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in organizations directly serving these critical needs, it can foster healthier, more supported aging communities and address significant societal challenges associated with an aging population.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits