Appalachian Regional Healthcare Grants for Kentucky Health
Nonprofit organizations improving public health and quality of life for women and children in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia can seek up to US $5,000 for education, health, human services, disaster preparedness, and related projects. Appalachian Regional Healthcare supports programs within its listed service counties that demonstrate measurable outcomes and strong collaboration.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare
Kentucky Community Health Funding via Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible governmental units in Kentucky can seek funding for community betterment, basic human needs, and health and wellness programs. Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation supports efforts such as affordable housing, food access, and disease prevention, which may benefit public health initiatives and related services across the state.
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Kentucky Public Health Funding via Humana Foundation
Kentucky public health and research-focused 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited schools can seek solution-focused research support to address epidemiology and public health challenges. Humana Foundation supports work on nutrition, healthy living, chronic illness, and health equity, including projects tied to Jefferson County and broader national health equity research; current opportunities are by invitation, with interested organizations encouraged to make contact.
Humana Foundation
Amgen Foundation Grants for Kentucky Community Programs
Nonprofit and governmental organizations running humanitarian, social, education, or community programs in Kentucky may be eligible for funding to support charitable initiatives and events. The Amgen Foundation provides U.S. organizations, including those serving Louisville and statewide, with donations and sponsorships that can also benefit public health and community well-being efforts.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Public Health and Community Funding from R. C. Durr Foundation
Kentucky public health and human services nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky counties can access funding for education, social services, community development, and public health projects. The R. C. Durr Foundation prioritizes innovative, collaborative, and measurable programs in Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson counties that demonstrate long-term viability and improve quality of life.
R. C. Durr Foundation
Community Foundation Women and Children Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies serving women and children in South Central Kentucky can seek funding for health, education, human services, and related projects. Focused on improving quality of life and gender equity, the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky invites proposals with strong planning, measurable outcomes, and collaborative, preventative approaches.
The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky
Community Health Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community health, hunger relief, education, environment, or public safety can receive up to US $1,000 for programs and events. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation supports tax-exempt organizations in its operating states, with preference for communities near major facilities and those endorsed by Perdue associates.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via Paul Ogle
Letter of inquiry due Aug 3, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies serving Southern Indiana counties and Jefferson County, KY can seek funding for capital projects, equipment, programs, and planning that improve community well-being. Paul Ogle Foundation supports community development and human services in Kentucky by prioritizing impactful, financially sound organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, board oversight, and a clear Southern Indiana client base.
Paul Ogle Foundation Inc
Owensboro Health Foundation Support for Public Health
Letter of inquiry due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and eligible 501(c)(4)s in Kentucky and nearby Indiana counties can receive up to US $50,000 to address community health needs and social determinants of health. Owensboro Health Foundation provides funding for programs serving its 11-county service area that improve health outcomes and promote health equity, requiring a 100 percent tobacco-free policy.
Owensboro Health Foundation Inc
Kentucky Arts Council Support for Arts Health
Applications due Aug 24, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations in Kentucky can receive up to US $5,000 to deliver arts programming that enhances community health and well-being. Kentucky Arts Council supports arts-based strategies for underserved populations, which may benefit public health initiatives focused on improving overall quality of life and participation in the arts.
Kentucky Arts Council
Kentucky Community Vibrancy Funding via Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits and government agencies in northern Kentucky working on community health, safe public spaces, parks, or arts and culture can seek support to strengthen or expand local programs. Greater Cincinnati Foundation provides Kentucky public health and community organizations with up to US $25,000 for programs, capital improvements, new initiatives, or capacity building that foster vibrant, connected neighborhoods.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Kentucky Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Kentucky can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities funding to develop essential community facilities and services. Support may include grants, low-interest loans, or combinations for health centers, public safety buildings, community centers, and other facilities that can strengthen local public health infrastructure.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Kentucky Community Health Funding via Grayson County Healthcare Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit public charities and other eligible healthcare providers serving Grayson County, Kentucky can seek more than US $50,000 for community health projects and programs. Grayson County Healthcare Foundation supports initiatives that expand healthcare access, promote wellness, provide health and safety education, and improve overall public health and safety for local residents.
Grayson County Healthcare Foundation
Grayson County Healthcare Foundation Health Grants
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Kentucky public health and community organizations improving healthcare, wellness, and safety in Grayson County can seek funding for local projects and programs. Focused on expanding access, promoting wellness, and providing health and safety education, the Grayson County Healthcare Foundation offers Community Health Improvement Grants up to US $50,000 for eligible 501(c)(3) and 170(c) public charities.
Grayson County Healthcare Foundation
Perdue Foundation Community Health Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public health and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky can apply for Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation’s corporate giving program; awards More than US $1,000 for programs in health, social services, public safety, education, agriculture, environment, and hunger and poverty. Eligible nonprofits must be endorsed by a Perdue associate and serve communities where Perdue associates live and work.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Oral History Project Funding from Kentucky Historical Society
Applications due Oct 5, 2026
Nonprofits, Kentucky-based institutions, and qualified individuals in Kentucky can seek funding to create, transcribe, index, or present oral history projects documenting the state’s stories, with awards up to US $7,500. Kentucky Historical Society supports oral history work that may capture public health–related experiences and community well-being across the state.
Kentucky Historical Society
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Community Development Grants for Louisville Nonprofits via James Graham Brown Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 15, 2026
Focused on community and economic development, health, education, and civic assets, this program invites Louisville metro nonprofit organizations to seek project-based funding that catalyzes growth and new opportunities. Kentucky public health and wellness initiatives that improve well-being, civic engagement, or perceptions of Kentucky can apply for US $150,000 - US $500,000, with strong matching support expected.
James Graham Brown Foundation
Community Development Funding from Kentucky Department
Pre proposal due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky local governments, special districts, and nonprofit entities in 54 eastern and southcentral counties can seek funding to support economic and community development projects that may enhance public health. These Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission funds, administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government, can support infrastructure, broadband, workforce training, education, and leadership or civic capacity initiatives.
Kentucky Department for Local Government
Joe Burrow Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Dec 2, 2026
Nonprofits and public charities serving Greater Cincinnati communities in Kentucky can apply for the Joe Burrow Foundation’s Do Good Grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for innovative projects addressing children’s mental health and food insecurity. Public health organizations with sustainable, high-impact proposals within these focus areas may be strong candidates.
Joe Burrow Foundation
Kentucky Health and Family Funding via Impact 100
Letter of inquiry due Dec 10, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charities in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area, including Northern Kentucky counties, can apply for Impact 100’s US $100,000 grants to launch or expand capital, start-up, technology, or program projects in health and wellness, family services, or related focus areas. Projects must address a defined community need with measurable goals over 1–3 years.
Impact 100 Inc
Water Protection Funding from Kentucky Energy Cabinet
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Public water systems, local governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, special districts, associations, and educational institutions in Kentucky can seek funding to improve protection of public drinking water sources. Focused on source water planning, assessment, contaminant inventories, management strategies, and outreach, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet offers grants up to US $60,000 for one-year projects that enhance community public health.
Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
Kentucky Rural Education Funding via Steele-Reese Foundation
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, libraries, and other eligible public agencies can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for rural education and related services, including early childhood through Grade 12 programs. Steele-Reese Foundation prioritizes literacy, math proficiency, school libraries, and out-of-school supports, which may benefit public health-focused initiatives in rural Appalachian communities.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Approximately US $100,000
Public Health Funding from Impact100 Louisville
Letter of inquiry due Apr 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Jefferson County, Kentucky can seek approximately US $100,000 to support health and wellness, family services, education, environment, or arts initiatives that transform lives. Grants from Impact100 Louisville help Kentucky public health and community-focused groups expand programs, build capacity, or launch innovative projects with sustainable, county-focused impact.
Impact 100 Louisville Inc
Approximately US $470,000
Kentucky Cabinet Grants for Kentucky Rural Dental Health
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Public health and local health department dental hygiene teams in Kentucky can seek approximately US $470,000 to establish or expand preventive dental and teledentistry services for rural residents. Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services supports programs improving school-based oral health, long-term care dental hygiene, and community-based public health outcomes across the state.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky Migrant Education Funding via Kentucky Department of Education
Applications due May 12, 2027
Local educational agencies, educational cooperatives, and public universities/colleges in Kentucky can seek funding to develop technical assistance and professional learning that support migrant children’s educational and support needs. Kentucky Department of Education offers up to US $325,000 per regional center, which may benefit public health–related education services for migrant families.
Kentucky Department of Education
Dental Hygiene Program Funding for Colleges from Kentucky Cabinet
Applications due May 29, 2027
Colleges or training institutions in Kentucky seeking to establish or expand accredited dental hygiene programs can apply for this rural health transformation funding, supporting education, externships, and public health dental hygiene teams. Grants from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services help strengthen rural public health infrastructure and oral health access across the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Community Health Funding from Impact 100 Owensboro
Letter of inquiry due Jun 4, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Greater Owensboro area can receive US $100,000 for new or expanded programs in health, wellness, family services, education, arts, environment, or recreation. Impact 100 Owensboro supports transformational projects that improve community well-being, which may include public health initiatives benefiting local residents.
Impact 100 Owensboro Inc