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 local community development. Focused on equitable, high-impact projects, 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 and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary support of their community initiatives. Church-affiliated organizations with qualifying nonprofit status and programs that fit these priorities may be eligible if they seek cash support rather than capital projects or equipment.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek up to US $15,000 for health, education, development, and welfare programs from the Dan Paul Foundation, open to Kentucky and beyond. Churches with qualifying youth-focused initiatives, such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, or environmental education, may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent social impact organizations in Kentucky and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions to urgent social or environmental problems. Focused on bold, systems-oriented models, the foundation invites mission-driven nonprofits and impact-first for-profits, including faith-based groups serving Christian communities, to apply year-round.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kentucky and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help innovative, tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including faith-based direct service initiatives that meet eligibility policies.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Kentucky Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Churches and faith-based organizations in Kentucky serving urban low-income children and youth through education, health, or family economic stability programs can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds eligible U.S. entities with a TIN whose work measurably improves outcomes for children living in poverty.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Kentucky and worldwide working on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek funding to advance their programs. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver sustainable development initiatives, youth science and education, disaster response, and arts and culture efforts; church-based programs may be eligible if managed through qualifying charitable entities.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Project Grants for Churches from Martin Foundation
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Churches, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government units serving Muhlenberg County, Kentucky can apply for Felix E Martin Jr Foundation community grants up to US $20,000 to support civic, educational, or cultural projects. Programs tied to economic development, youth services, substance abuse services, or health and human services may be especially competitive.
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc.
Central Kentucky Community Foundation Support for Poverty Services
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Kentucky churches and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income residents in Washington County can access funding for charitable service and community-based programs. Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Bishop Charitable Fund offers up to US $10,000 to organizations with at least one year of operations in the CKCF region that follow strong governance practices.
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in Kentucky’s Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, or Washington counties can apply for Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s grants, up to US $10,000. Funding supports capacity building, capital improvements, or programming, including charitable community service programs run by church or faith-based organizations.
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inclusion Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Churches and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky’s CKCF region can seek funding for projects that combat hatred, bigotry, and anti-Semitism while fostering kindness, understanding, and inclusiveness. Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s Marvin and Joyce Benjamin Fund supports charitable, community-based programs, including those run by faith-based entities, as long as activities serve the broader community rather than religious programming.
Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Kentucky Conference Health and Ministry Grants
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and United Methodist churches in Eastern Kentucky counties can apply for Kentucky Annual Conference grants, with awards from US $60,993 - US $91,491 supporting healthcare, ministerial education, and regional ministries. Non-United Methodist applicants must include a supporting letter from a United Methodist church to be considered.
The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Dow Company Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
Churches and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky counties where Dow operates can apply for Dow Company Foundation’s Dow Promise Grant, awarding up to US $10,000 for social, economic, or environmental initiatives serving Black youth and adults. Faith-based applicants must offer publicly accessible programs and agree to Dow’s nondiscrimination policy.
Dow Company Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) churches and faith-based nonprofits working in preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds U.S. projects, currently prioritizing unsolicited applications from wildlife conservation nonprofits, with awards of more than US $50,000 to elevate mission-driven narratives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Youth Leadership Funding from Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Churches, Christian ministries, and other 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth in Christian County, Kentucky can seek support for programs that build youth leadership skills. With a mission to cultivate philanthropy, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation provides grants for initiatives that develop enterprise savvy, conscience, and collaborative communication among young people ages 19 and under.
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Christian churches and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky offering community services may be eligible for Insperity’s philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Insperity supports organizations connected to its employees or client base, or those strengthening communities where its employees live and work, which can include faith-based charities whose operations are non-discriminatory and meet social needs.
Insperity
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Churches, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Kentucky communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment initiatives. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability within these service areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Health Ministry Grants for Churches from Kentucky Annual Conference
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Churches and Christian ministries in Kentucky offering primary or preventive health care for low-income or uninsured residents can apply for up to US $50,000 to expand sustainable spiritual and physical care programs. With a mission to inspire and equip ministries, the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church prioritizes United Methodist–affiliated applicants.
The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports organizations aligned with its mission that have a nondiscrimination policy and have not received TJX funding in the past year; churches with eligible community programs may qualify.
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 seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project costs, with no geographic restrictions and flexibility for reasonable indirect expenses, which may benefit faith-based entities with eligible charitable activities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Kentucky can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, youth and senior programs, disability services, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives, which may include church-affiliated community outreach and education.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Fifth Third Foundation Support for Kentucky Ministries
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Churches and 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofits in Kentucky’s Ohio Valley region can seek funding for community outreach, education, arts, and human services programs. Grants from Fifth Third Foundation help congregations and related ministries serve low-income residents, children, women and girls, and people with disabilities in Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky.
Fifth Third Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
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, financial literacy, and job readiness. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving U.S. communities, especially near Ameriprise employee centers, may benefit if they demonstrate strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Annual Conference Support for Church Missions
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Churches and mission institutions connected to the Kentucky Annual Conference can receive up to US $2,000 for evangelistic and social outreach within Kentucky, including work with refugees, immigrants, addiction, food insecurity, and housing insecurity. The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church awards these Christian mission grants annually to extend its disciple-making mission locally.
The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky that improve quality of life for underserved people 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 community-focused programs where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which can include church-affiliated nonprofits meeting these criteria.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc