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 community development and equity-focused programs. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities to apply, with priority for those led by people of color and addressing multiple Work, Home, and Play pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support through Costco Foundation. The foundation reviews requests for community-based initiatives, so evolutionary biology groups with qualifying youth, education, or health programming may be eligible.
Costco 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 initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation supports child advocacy, early childhood development, environmental education, poverty and homelessness services, refugee enrichment, and related projects with grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Kentucky tackling major social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this three-year support combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building, which may benefit evolutionary biology initiatives with measurable, systems-level impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kentucky and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled initiatives serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including projects in STEM education, workforce readiness, green jobs, and humanitarian support.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Kentucky can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations improve auto and home safety, expand STEM and K–12 education, and support neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, and food insecurity efforts; evolutionary biology-related education programs may be eligible.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Arts and Culture 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 Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and culture programs. Funding supports program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs in areas like museums, performing arts, and arts education, especially for youth.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications that support underserved populations and local communities, which may include evolutionary biology–related health initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise organizations supporting education, health, or family economic stability projects for urban low-income children can seek more than US $50,000 in project or scale-up funding, including in Kentucky. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports work in the U.S., India, and South Africa that measurably improves outcomes for children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits with funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs in counties where PNC has a significant presence. 501(c)(3) organizations serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods may be eligible for support in areas like preschool learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and community revitalization.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Science Programs
Accredited charities worldwide working on humanitarian aid, science and education, community and environment, or arts and culture projects can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help organizations, including those in Kentucky, advance scientific and educational work that may encompass evolutionary biology-related programming.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving vulnerable people locally or abroad. This global funder supports initiatives such as healthcare access, child welfare, women’s services, literacy, and humanitarian aid in the U.S. and multiple countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Research
Grants support 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations conducting work in the U.S., including Kentucky evolutionary biology research programs. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed nonprofits expand services that significantly impact their target populations and contribute to the general welfare across diverse fields, from education to health and science initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on community development, basic needs, workforce readiness, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit evolutionary biology initiatives that connect to environmental stewardship, education, or broader community revitalization efforts.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding 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’s humanitarian and social services grants, including those in Kentucky. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related programs worldwide, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 for smaller, mission-driven organizations.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Conservation Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation and environmental nonprofits in Kentucky can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, offering more than US $50,000 to help communicate real-world outcomes that may include evolutionary biology or related conservation work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky serving the Southern region can seek funding for programs in education, animal welfare, families, poverty relief, health, veterans, disaster relief, conservation, or religious and spiritual work. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, program-focused projects where grants will have tangible, meaningful impact and the organization demonstrates fiscal responsibility and additional financial support.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or sponsorships, including those connected to Insperity employees or clients. Insperity supports community-focused work in areas where its employees live and work, so nonprofits with relevant local impact may benefit.
Insperity
Kentucky Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations working in evolutionary biology that connect their projects to environmental or community impact may be eligible to apply for this broadly focused support.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, or community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being and sustainability, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations located within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; relevant evolutionary biology education or outreach efforts may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Kentucky can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school support for at-risk youth, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs helping vulnerable families and children build better futures; applicants must meet its mission, distance, nondiscrimination, and prior-funding requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Funding 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 work can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants may fund general operating or program expenses, and evolutionary biology projects that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can seek support for hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and arts access. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding that prioritizes measurable outcomes and Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, health care, social services, civic or cultural programs, environmental projects, or community initiatives can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually for one year of project support, with a required online request for application forms each cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Kentucky Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky serving youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Funding supports educational enrichment, youth leadership, housing and family services, food security, and environmentally focused projects like community gardens or outdoor classrooms that may intersect with evolutionary biology education.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which may include evolutionary biology initiatives that improve communities and demonstrate scalable, model programs.
Mutual Of America Foundation