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Kentucky Youth Grants

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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
Read to Achieve (RTA) Grant
$140,000
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public elementary schools in Kentucky to improve reading skills for students in kindergarten through third grade through evidence-based literacy programs and interventions.

Education
Independent school districts
The Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, to support community beautification, social events, and projects that enhance neighborhood quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Boots on the Ground Fund
$25,000
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small, community-based organizations in Cincinnati to address local challenges such as homelessness, food security, and youth development through impactful initiatives and collaborative efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Summertime Kids Grants
Contact for amount
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area for summer programs that enrich children's learning and development through engaging activities.

Youth
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
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 to support programs focused on education, health, community development, and cultural enrichment.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for Kentucky teachers to collaborate with professional teaching artists in preK-12 classrooms, enhancing arts education and integrating creative processes into the curriculum.

Arts
County governments
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation
Local

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
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
Charles & Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement in Kentucky and Indiana
$20,000
Community Foundation of Louisville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky and Indiana that create inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ youth under 24, promoting their empowerment and well-being.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Black Girls Defense Fund
$2,000
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in the Southern U.S. that advocate for and protect the rights and well-being of Black girls, women, and femme-identifying youth.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits