Appalachian Regional Commission Grants for Kentucky Infrastructure
Kentucky public agencies, local governments, nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in eligible Appalachian counties can seek funding for critical infrastructure and workforce or business development projects. Kentucky energy efficiency and conservation initiatives that improve utilities, transportation, or related public infrastructure may access funding through Appalachian Regional Commission’s Area Development Grant Program, initiated in coordination with the state ARC program manager.
Appalachian Regional Commission
US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kentucky Communities
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. 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, which may include energy-efficiency-related projects within these areas.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits focused on children, education, and health and human services with monetary support for community-based programs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting program funding rather than capital, equipment, or travel. Nonprofits whose energy efficiency work intersects with these priority areas may be eligible if they serve communities where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services approaches, including those in Kentucky, can seek support for new ways of addressing social problems. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving programs across areas like health, community development, and social services. Applications are by invitation only, but eligible groups may submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Energy Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations working on scalable social or environmental solutions in Kentucky, including energy efficiency and conservation, can apply for support from the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants up to US $300,000 over three years provide capital plus intensive capacity-building and community to help expand impact for underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Kentucky
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Kentucky can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, home and auto safety, affordable housing, job training, and financial literacy, which may complement broader energy efficiency or resilience efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Cultural Programs Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those serving Kentucky, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards are typically more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding may support programs, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs, especially arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for grants supporting healthcare access, food pantries, STEM programming, and related initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites nonprofits whose work may include energy efficiency components within these areas to seek support.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth in Kentucky may be eligible for support, with requests of more than US $50,000 for projects or scaling efforts. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds work in the U.S., India, and South Africa, including Kentucky programs that fit these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky communities where PNC operates can seek PNC Foundation support for early childhood education or community economic development initiatives. PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits with funding for programs such as early learning, affordable housing, small business support, community services, and neighborhood revitalization that may incorporate energy efficiency or conservation components.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects in Kentucky may be eligible for funding that promotes sustainable development and community benefit. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, including Kentucky-based groups, that can engage Roche employees and partners in high-quality, locally grounded initiatives, which may include energy efficiency or conservation components.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and community organizations working on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. This globally focused funder backs efforts such as health care access, child and women’s health, literacy, and disaster relief, which may benefit organizations also pursuing energy efficiency improvements in their facilities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs may be eligible for this funding, provided all funds are used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help broadly serving, well-managed organizations, which can include nonprofits with energy efficiency or conservation initiatives as part of their work.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can use this funding for human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3) entities and qualifying foreign NGOs, including those in Kentucky, with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Kentucky can seek storytelling support to highlight their impact in preservation, education, or wellness; awards are typically more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant may benefit groups advancing environmental conservation, sustainable practices, or related community programs, including energy efficiency education efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Kentucky may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that strengthen local service goals. Insperity supports community-focused work in Jefferson County, inviting charities connected to its employees, client base, or local communities to apply; energy efficiency or conservation initiatives that meet these criteria may qualify.
Insperity
Kentucky Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofit organizations with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. 501(c)(3) charities working on sustainability or energy efficiency within these broader areas may be eligible to apply for this flexible funding opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment projects in Kentucky. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible groups to propose programs that benefit residents within 30 miles of a GP facility.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services and are located within 15 miles of a TJX store or facility can seek program funding. The TJX Foundation supports efforts such as food, clothing, shelter, enrichment, and workforce readiness that help vulnerable families and children build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants from Lawrence Foundation help Kentucky 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries fund environmental, human services, and related programs, including general operating support. Awards range from US $5,000 - US $10,000 and are unrestricted, so Kentucky nonprofits working on energy efficiency and conservation within these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs such as education, cultural activities, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife efforts. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation favors projects where relatively modest funding can make a significant difference, which may include energy efficiency or conservation initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with funding support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. must align with focus areas such as hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural development, and may benefit if they also pursue energy efficiency improvements.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek one-year project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs, including energy efficiency initiatives. Kentucky organizations can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000, through an annual cycle running October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life for underserved people can seek project, general operating, or capital support that benefits communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including Kentucky. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may include energy-related community initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Projects that incorporate energy efficiency or conservation within these community-focused efforts may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaborations. Programs that address significant social issues and demonstrate measurable community impact may be recognized, offering visibility and support that could benefit organizations advancing energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
Mutual Of America Foundation