US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kentucky Communities
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding that may support garden-related community projects. Focused on equitable, high-impact community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits focused on children, education, and health and human services with monetary support for community programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations whose garden or horticulture projects serve youth, families, or vulnerable residents may be considered. Applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks and evaluated on community need, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs, including those running community or school gardening initiatives in Kentucky, may be eligible for support. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations finding new ways to address societal issues; funding is by invitation, with letters of inquiry welcomed from potential fits.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Kentucky and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment projects. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives including child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, clean air and water education, and refugee or scholarship programs with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent social impact organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems can access funding, capacity support, and community through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Kentucky groups with scalable community or school garden, horticulture, or food access models may be eligible for up to US $300,000 to grow impact for underserved populations in the U.S. and globally.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that may include community or school garden projects. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support programs like neighborhood revitalization, food insecurity, K-12 STEM and academic performance, and job training across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Kentucky and across the U.S. can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards More than US $100,000 for arts and culture programs. Funding supports arts and science institutions, especially arts education, artist training, STEAM programs, and youth engagement, including program, capital, and limited general or endowment support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Focused on health, education, and community, this grant invites Kentucky horticulture and gardening nonprofits to seek support for programs that expand equitable care and education. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for funding that may benefit community and school gardens through food pantries, STEM education, healthy lifestyle initiatives, and services for underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs supporting education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Kentucky and across the U.S. can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes initiatives improving outcomes for children and youth, including school success and childhood health, in eligible locations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education, community development, or services for low- and moderate-income residents can access funding through PNC Foundation. Grants support programs such as early learning, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, small business assistance, arts and cultural enrichment, and human services in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Roche Support for Community Development Programs
Nonprofit charities managing community, educational, environmental, or cultural projects in Kentucky may be eligible for humanitarian and social development support, including initiatives that involve gardening or outdoor learning spaces. Grants from Roche help accredited charities worldwide deliver sustainable, innovative projects, with local Roche affiliates funding organizations operating within their own country.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. While the foundation works globally, Kentucky groups with programs such as community health, literacy, or social services may be eligible if they serve disaffected communities effectively.
Semnani Family Foundation
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused intervention and humanitarian programs. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help groups in Kentucky and other eligible countries that address poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief, particularly smaller organizations with committed leadership.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation and other preservation, education, or wellness initiatives in Kentucky can seek storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds 501(c)(3)s and aligned for-profits in the U.S., offering more than US $50,000 to help share transformational work, including garden and outdoor education stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Kentucky Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Kentucky can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Projects such as community centers, food pantries, community gardens, and related infrastructure may be eligible, with priority for smaller, lower-income rural communities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programs in education, children and families, poverty relief, animal welfare, conservation, and related areas. Robinson Foundation supports single-year projects with tangible, meaningful impact, which may include community or school garden initiatives that fit its stated interests.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community service programs or fundraising events, including those with gardening or garden-based education components, may be eligible for Insperity funding in Kentucky and other listed locations. Insperity supports philanthropic grants and event sponsorships for charities connected to its employees, clients, or communities where they live and work.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for flexible project support. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Kentucky horticulture and gardening groups, including community and school gardens, with funding that may help launch, expand, or sustain mission-aligned programs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified government entities in Kentucky can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, environmental, and related community programs. Focused on these areas, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites applicants located within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community; community and school garden projects may be eligible if they meet these priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky that are within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community efforts that help vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities, which may include garden-based or after-school initiatives.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Kentucky seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or project costs, and garden or horticulture initiatives may be eligible when they fit the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations running community, educational, cultural, environmental, or wildlife programs in Kentucky can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports projects where modest funding makes a big difference, which may include community or school garden-related initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky nonprofits addressing basic needs and community vitality with funding for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, and cultural enrichment. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving U.S. communities, including those engaging Ameriprise volunteers, may find support for garden-linked food access, workforce, or neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky horticulture and gardening nonprofits, including community and school garden programs, can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for education, social service, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental projects. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year support during the annual October 1–March 1 grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving underserved communities with programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for funding, including those in Kentucky. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation offers project, general operating, and capital support grants for organizations improving quality of life at the local level.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Kentucky Gardening Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky with community or school gardening, youth development, food security, or environmental stewardship programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000. Eligible U.S.-based nonprofits may use funds for youth-focused education, gardens, housing support, or related community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc