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Rooted in Health: Establish or Expand Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs
$9,900,000
Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit educational institutions in Kentucky establish or expand accredited dental hygiene programs to improve access to preventive oral health services in underserved rural communities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Peoples Bank Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Peoples Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Planning Grant Program
$150,000
Delta Regional Authority (DRA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Crisis to Care: Establish or Expand Community Paramedicine Program
$20,000,000
Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit emergency medical services in Kentucky to establish or expand community paramedicine programs that improve healthcare access and coordination in rural areas.

Health
Nonprofits
Pete and Mary Hughes Impact Fund Mini Grant
$1,500
Parsons Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This mini-grant program provides financial support to local nonprofits, churches, schools, and government organizations within 25 miles of Parsons, Kansas, to implement community-enhancing projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
5×5 and Teacher Arts Grants
Contact for amount
Fund for the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to K-12 teachers and administrators in specific Kentucky and Indiana counties to enhance classroom instruction through arts-integrated programming.

Arts
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
Young Professionals Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to create or enhance programs that engage young professionals and foster community involvement through the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
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, organizations, and educators who have made significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky, celebrating their dedication and impact on the arts community.

Arts
Individuals
Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
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
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
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
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
BGCF365 Charitable Fund
$15,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lexington, Kentucky, that are working to improve housing access and prevent homelessness in the community.

Housing
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
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
Robotics Award Program
$5,000
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to K–12 schools and nonprofit organizations in the TVA service area to enhance robotics education and encourage student participation in competitions.

Education
Nonprofits