US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kentucky Communities
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can seek funding to strengthen local communities. Focused on equity and community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, to apply for its Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services 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 apply for monetary support from Costco Foundation. Autism service providers may be eligible if their programs fit these priorities and serve communities where Costco operates, with decisions based on need, measurable outcomes, and community collaboration.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services or social problem solutions in Kentucky may be eligible for support, including autism-related programs. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations with new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues; funding is by invitation, but qualifying groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for programs that advance health, education, development, and welfare in Kentucky and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related educational or environmental projects, with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Focused on early-stage social impact, this opportunity invites innovative nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations in Kentucky and other priority regions to scale solutions for underserved communities. Eligible autism-focused programs that are post-pilot and designed for significant growth can apply to Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for up to US $300,000 over three years plus intensive capacity support.
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 beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved people, including those whose autism-related services fit within these tech-enabled priority areas.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation 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 community and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs that may benefit autism-focused services.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, offering more than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Kentucky organizations serving large populations, especially with K–12 arts or STEAM education that may benefit autistic youth, can seek program or capital support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives, including services that may support people with autism and their families. Focused on community health and welfare, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications for programs such as healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and preventative health services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations supporting education, child health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth in Kentucky can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants over US $50,000 support project implementation or scaling within the U.S., India, and South Africa, and may benefit autism-focused programs serving these communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities in Kentucky and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, social, science education, community development, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that engage Roche expertise and employees. Grants from La Roche help organizations whose programs may include autism-related services within these broader focus areas, provided they operate locally through a Roche affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and humanitarian organizations serving marginalized people through health, education, or disaster relief programs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation, which operates in the U.S. and globally. Autism-focused providers may be eligible if their work advances health care access, children’s health, or related human and social services for vulnerable communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs in Kentucky may be eligible for funding to support services within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help autism-focused and related organizations expand well-managed programs that significantly benefit their target populations and contribute to broader community welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs such as housing, workforce education, hunger relief, arts and culture, environment, and inclusion initiatives. Bank of America Foundation supports regional U.S. sponsorships, so autism service providers whose work advances economic mobility or basic needs in their communities may be eligible.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become more self-reliant, including those providing autism-related services, may be eligible for funding in Kentucky and worldwide. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities support poverty alleviation, disability services, social services, and humanitarian relief, with awards ranging 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 the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects sharing real-world outcomes, and autism-focused programs that fit within its mental health, education, or wellness priorities may be eligible for more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services, including those running autism-related programs in Kentucky, may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support key service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused nonprofits connected to its employees, clients, or local communities across select U.S. counties through its Corporate Contributions program.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Kentucky can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants may benefit autism-focused programs that fit these priorities, such as inclusive community services or environmental and peacebuilding initiatives serving people on the autism spectrum.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school supports, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. TJX Foundation supports efforts that help vulnerable children and families, and autism-focused programs may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Kentucky can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including autism-related services, from the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or program/project costs, issued as unrestricted support, with no geographic restrictions and reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives, including those serving people with autism in Kentucky, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Funding supports museums, schools, hospitals, skills training, disability services, youth and senior programs, and other community-based efforts.
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 support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, housing, financial literacy, and job readiness. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local residents, including those offering autism-related services within these areas, may be eligible, with preference for sites near Ameriprise employee centers.
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 access funding for education, health care, social services, civic, cultural, environmental, or community programs via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations, including those running autism-related initiatives, may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-focused support through its annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky providing community-based services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. community programs, which can include autism-related services that improve quality of life for underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-focused programs. Autism service providers may be eligible if their work fits priorities like youth development, education, housing support, food security, or environmental stewardship.
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 that measurably improve lives and communities, which may include autism-focused programs built on robust cross-sector partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation