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 may be eligible for this program. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, to seek collaborative, high-impact funding that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth and Health 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 applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting program funding rather than capital projects or equipment. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving groups may be competitive if their work advances child welfare, youth services, or related human and social services.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services solutions can seek support for new or expanded programs; work in Kentucky may be eligible within this national opportunity. Creag Foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations tackling social problems in areas like health, community development, literacy, safety, and related human services fields.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Kentucky and beyond through the Dan Paul Foundation. Grants up to US $15,000 may support child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth-focused initiatives that align with its mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can access funding and support from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this global program offers up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building, which may benefit BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving initiatives in Kentucky operating within its priority geographies.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience can seek Global Impact Cash Grants to serve underserved communities in Kentucky and worldwide. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help BIPOC-focused organizations expand innovative programs in areas like job readiness, green jobs, food security, and equitable educational access; awards up to US $100,000.
Cisco Systems 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 auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-12 and higher education programs, which may benefit BIPOC communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Kentucky with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Organizations serving large, diverse audiences, including BIPOC communities, and offering arts, museums, or STEAM education may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Kentucky Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Kentucky can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve children or youth and align with the foundation’s values and focus areas in the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Old National Bank Grants for Kentucky Events
Kentucky nonprofits planning community events, fundraisers, or special activities can access funding through Old National Bank to support initiatives serving underrepresented groups and low-to-moderate income communities. Sponsorships prioritize BIPOC-serving or BIPOC-run organizations, CRA-aligned missions like workforce development, affordable housing, small business services, and financial education, especially where Old National team members are actively involved.
Old National Bank
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky communities where PNC operates can seek funding for early childhood education or economic and community development initiatives. PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits with support for programs serving low- and moderate-income families, including education, affordable housing, small business support, cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization that may benefit BIPOC communities.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and community organizations serving marginalized people through health, education, or disaster relief programs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation, which supports work in the U.S. and globally. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving groups addressing healthcare access, women and children’s health, literacy, or humanitarian aid may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky can seek sponsorship support for community programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation funds initiatives in basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environment, sports, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit BIPOC-focused organizations and communities.
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 self-reliant, including those serving BIPOC communities in Kentucky, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help fund focused interventions addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, and humanitarian emergencies for smaller, founder-led organizations worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal communities in Kentucky can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports costs like accessible materials, interpreters, transportation, website and facility enhancements, with priority for BIPOC-led, LGBTQIA+-identifying, disability-led, rural, and first-time applicants.
South Arts, Inc.
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations in Kentucky can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work through the Storytelling Grant. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and early childhood education, with awards of more than US $50,000 for impactful storytelling efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Folk Arts Funding via South Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in eligible Kentucky Appalachian counties that preserve and support folk and traditional arts can seek US $30,000 infrastructure funding to strengthen their operations. Focused on sustaining handcrafts, foodways, and music, South Arts prioritizes groups led by and serving BIPOC communities and other underrepresented residents in rural Central Appalachia.
South Arts, Inc.
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 seek support for their programs and initiatives. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations focused on these areas and looking to expand or sustain their impact.
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 local government entities within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects in Kentucky. Focused on community well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Kentucky groups, including those serving BIPOC residents, to apply if they meet its investment 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 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. The TJX Foundation supports efforts that help vulnerable families and children build better futures, which may benefit BIPOC communities.
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 unrestricted funding for community services and environmental programs, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible U.S.-headquartered groups, including those serving BIPOC communities, with both program and general operating support and reasonable indirect costs.
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 funding for community-based programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental conservation, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may particularly help BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving groups where modest grants have big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Organizations serving BIPOC communities may be eligible for one-year project support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000, primarily for U.S.-based applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Kentucky communities through 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-based programs serving underserved and underrepresented individuals and families where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Professional Development Funding for Southern Arts Organizations via South Arts
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit or governmental arts presenting organizations in Kentucky and the broader South Arts region can apply for South Arts’ Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants, awarding up to US $1,000 for staff and guest artist travel, registrations, and virtual training. These grants can help BIPOC-led and other arts organizations strengthen programming and organizational capacity.
South Arts, Inc.
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
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 collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits led by or serving BIPOC communities may be eligible if their cross-sector partnerships measurably improve lives and model effective community-building.
Mutual Of America Foundation