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Kentucky Community Development Grants

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Strengthening Health Integration iN Education for Kentucky Students (SHINE KY) Grant Program
$250,000
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kentucky local education agencies to improve school-based behavioral health services for Medicaid-eligible students by enhancing workforce capacity, technology, and outreach efforts.

Health
Independent school districts
The Lubrizol Foundation Grant
$40,000
The Lubrizol Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities near Lubrizol facilities to enhance health, education, and environmental protection initiatives.

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
Funding for Recovery Equity and Expansion
$50,000
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky focused on reducing overdose deaths and improving recovery services for individuals at high risk of substance use harms.

Health
Nonprofits
Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
$15,000
Southern Documentary Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonfiction filmmakers from the American South, providing $15,000 each to elevate diverse stories and creators currently in production.

Arts
Individuals
Metro EAF Grant for Arts + Creative Industries
$50,000
Louisville Metro Government (LMG)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that deliver arts and cultural programming, helping to enrich the local community and promote creative experiences for all residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to support projects that improve education, civic engagement, and cultural development in the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky to develop new services or expand existing programs that improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, particularly in rural and economically challenged areas.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Class A Neighborhood Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program
$120,000
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood and homeowner associations in Fayette County, Kentucky, to implement projects that improve stormwater quality and promote community engagement in environmental sustainability.

Environment
Exclusive - see details
Delta Dental of Kentucky Grant
Contact for amount
Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky that promote dental care, oral health education, and community support initiatives to improve the well-being of residents.

Health
Nonprofits
One Lexington Violence Prevention Grant
$10,000
City of Lexington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on preventing gun violence among youth and young adults in Lexington, Kentucky, particularly in high-violence neighborhoods.

Safety
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Louisville’s Vogt Award
$25,000
Community Foundation of Louisville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 in funding and support to early-stage businesses in the Louisville area that are focused on innovation and economic development.

Community Development
Small businesses
Shelby County Community Foundation Grant
$70,000
Shelby County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve Shelby County, Kentucky, to support projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Developement
Contact for amount
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana, that operate programs aimed at developing leadership skills in youth aged 19 and under, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

Youth
Nonprofits
GoodUse Program to help Nonprofits Improve Facility Efficiency
$100,000
Southface Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. regions for energy efficiency upgrades to their existing buildings, helping them save on utility costs and enhance sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits