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READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rapid Response to Recovery CMHC Support Program
$1,200,000
Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kentucky's Community Mental Health Centers to improve follow-up care for individuals after psychiatric emergencies and enhance training for first responders in behavioral health.

Health
Nonprofits
Rapid Response to Recovery Telebehavioral Health Support Program
$500,000
Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Eastern Kentucky focused on behavioral health services, enabling them to enhance telehealth capabilities and improve access to mental health care in rural communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Partnerships for Success Grants
$50,000
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kentucky organizations focused on implementing community-driven strategies to prevent substance misuse and promote behavioral health among high-risk populations.

Health
Nonprofits
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
UWHC City/County Grant
$30,000
United Way of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations serving residents of Henderson City and County for various community programs, excluding religious activities and event funding.

Community Development
City or township governments
Wawa Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Wawa Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote health, fight hunger, and assist everyday heroes in communities served by Wawa.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Grants to Enhance Lexington’s Corridors in Kentucky
Contact for amount
City of Lexington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood and community groups in Lexington to improve the appearance and functionality of major roadways and public spaces through beautification and maintenance projects.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Arts + Creative Industries in Kentucky
$50,000
Louisville Metro Government (LMG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Louisville/Jefferson County that promote and sustain arts and cultural programs, enhancing community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Access Assistance Program
$5,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations to create arts-based projects that improve the health and well-being of underserved communities in Kentucky.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
Contact for amount
Henderson Tourist Commission (HTC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations hosting events or projects that attract visitors to Henderson County, Kentucky, enhancing the local tourism economy.

Recreation
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
Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program
$20,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
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