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Kentucky Community Development Grants

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The C.e. and S. Foundation’s
Contact for amount
The C.E. and S. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to support programs that help individuals and families in Louisville, Kentucky, build resilience and thrive through caregiver engagement, social-emotional support, academic assistance, and postsecondary education success.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Carter County Community Fund Grant
$1,000
Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various community projects in Carter County, Kentucky, aimed at improving local life and addressing community challenges.

Education
Nonprofits
Young Professionals Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts and cultural projects that engage and retain young professionals under 40 in the Greater Cincinnati area, aiming to strengthen their connection to the community and enhance quality of life.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Leadership Fund
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for adults in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to pursue leadership development experiences that will positively impact their community.

Capacity Building
Individuals
Marilyn and William Young Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Marilyn and William Young Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support leadership development, accessible arts, family support systems, and community needs for residents of Owensboro and Daviess County, Kentucky.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Developer Grant Incentive
$75,000
City of Paducah
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to homeowners in specific neighborhoods of Paducah for significant home rehabilitation or new construction projects, promoting energy efficiency and property improvement.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Area Development Program
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to state and local governments in the Appalachian Region for projects that enhance critical infrastructure and promote business and workforce development to stimulate economic growth and resilience.

Community Development
Special district governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant
$5,000
Fund for the Arts
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative, free community arts events in Greater Louisville that engage diverse neighborhoods and promote collaboration among local organizations and artists.

Arts
Individuals
LINK Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Burke and Herbert Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region that focus on improving financial literacy, developing future leaders, and enhancing personal and professional development for individuals and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Toyota Grant Program
Contact for amount
Toyota
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and state or municipal entities in the U.S. that focus on improving access to opportunities in STEM education, workforce readiness, and community support for under-resourced populations.

Education
Nonprofits
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky for the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Homeowner Repair Program
$10,000
City of Covington
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Covington for urgent repairs that ensure safe living conditions and prevent housing deterioration.

Housing
Individuals
Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Appalachia to strengthen their internal capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in promoting social justice.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area for projects focused on education, community development, the arts, health and wellness, and other charitable initiatives.

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 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Southside Homeowner Grant Incentive
$30,000
Paducah Planning Department
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in a designated area of Paducah, Kentucky, to support major renovations or new construction of their residences, promoting neighborhood revitalization and stability.

Housing
Individuals
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
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations within 20 miles of a Food Lion store to help alleviate hunger by purchasing food for communities in need.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits