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 support for programs serving older adults and broader residents. Focused on equitable, high-impact community development, 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
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations developing innovative human services programs in Kentucky may be eligible for support to address social problems or unmet community needs. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches across areas like health, community development, and social services; interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry, though full applications are by invitation only.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding to support health, education, development, and welfare programs, including in Kentucky. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and related workshops or scholarships, which may benefit intergenerational or senior-focused efforts.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Seniors
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment programs can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including work benefiting seniors in Kentucky. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved people worldwide with innovative, tech-enabled solutions, offering up to US $100,000 for high-impact projects.
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, community development, and education initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations address auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–16 education, which may benefit programs serving seniors.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million that run arts or science programs can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general support. Kentucky organizations serving broad audiences, including seniors through arts engagement or education, may be competitive if they show strong, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Nonprofit organizations serving seniors with health, education, or community programs in Kentucky can apply for support that advances healthcare access and community well-being. Focused on health and welfare, education, and community needs, Labcorp Charitable Foundation may fund senior services such as medical care, preventative screenings, food assistance, or STEM and healthy-lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other organizations serving children and youth from urban low-income communities in Kentucky can seek project or scaling support in education, health, and family economic stability. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports work in the U.S., India, and South Africa, with grants of more than US $50,000 for aligned initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education or community economic development programs can access funding through PNC Foundation to serve low- and moderate-income families. Eligible projects include early learning, job training, affordable housing, small business support, arts and cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization, which may benefit organizations that also provide services to local seniors.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky senior services and aging-focused nonprofits can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and humanitarian programs for marginalized and vulnerable people. Organizations working in areas like healthcare access, chronic disease, women’s and children’s health, and other human and social services may be eligible, including those serving older adults.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Kentucky 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving seniors and other groups, with all funds used in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and cannot be individuals or political or lobbying efforts.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, or community development can seek sponsorship support that may benefit senior-focused programs. Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports initiatives such as housing, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion through its regional U.S. sponsorships.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program 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 grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller organizations worldwide, including those whose senior-focused programs serve vulnerable older adults in Kentucky or other eligible countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Insperity Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services, including those serving seniors in Kentucky, can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support key service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused programs when employees are involved, the nonprofit is a client, or the organization benefits communities where Insperity employees live and work.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Organizations serving seniors through these types of programs may be eligible to apply for project or program funding that advances quality of life and respect for people and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Youth Services
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. TJX Foundation supports community services that help vulnerable families and children build better futures; senior-focused programs may be eligible if they align with these priorities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment 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 general operating support. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations with US $5,000 - US $10,000 unrestricted awards, which may benefit groups providing or expanding services for seniors as part of broader community efforts.
Lawrence Foundation
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Council Senior Mobility Grants
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public bodies providing transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in Kentucky’s Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can access funding through the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments. Grants from the council help expand or improve paratransit vehicles and equipment, increasing access to medical care, shopping, employment, and education for older adults.
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations serving seniors through hunger relief, shelter, housing stability, financial literacy, or adult self-sufficiency initiatives may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, health care, social services, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are made primarily to U.S. applicants and may benefit organizations serving seniors through relevant community or aging-related services.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Humana Foundation Support for Kentucky Seniors
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Kentucky senior services and other community health organizations can access funding through the Humana Foundation to support emotional wellbeing, nutrition, food security, and disaster relief and preparedness. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits, governmental entities, and faith-based organizations, with an emphasis on programs serving older adults and promoting equitable, long-term community health.
Humana Foundation
Louisville Metro Support for Kentucky Homelessness Services
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing housing and related support services to homeless seniors and other vulnerable groups in Kentucky can apply for Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government’s External Agency Fund, with awards of More than US $25,000. Eligible 501(c)(3) programs must serve Louisville/Jefferson County residents and have operated for at least two years.
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek funding in Kentucky and other U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation offers project, general operating, and capital support, which may benefit programs serving low-income or vulnerable seniors.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Kentucky Senior Services Funding via United Way
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing food access, nutrition support, or housing stabilization in Kentucky can apply for United Way of the Bluegrass Safety Net Grants, with awards up to US $20,000. Grants from United Way of the Bluegrass help Central Kentucky senior services and other basic-needs programs address immediate crises for individuals and families.
United Way Of The Bluegrass Inc
Kentucky Senior Services Funding via United Way
Applications due Jun 14, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing crisis-stabilizing services like food access, housing stabilization, and domestic violence response in Kentucky can apply for Safety Net Grants, with awards up to US $20,000. United Way of the Bluegrass supports programs such as senior nutrition, community meals, and housing payment assistance that benefit older adults in Central Kentucky counties.
United Way Of The Bluegrass Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, replicable community partnerships serving seniors or broader social needs 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 communities and model innovative approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation