Kentucky Youth Services 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, and requests are evaluated on demonstrated community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support, offering potential help to theater groups with qualifying youth or education initiatives.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those in Kentucky, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation considers proposals from groups addressing societal issues in creative ways after holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year, beginning with a letter of inquiry for potential invitation-only grants.
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 from the Dan Paul Foundation. Grants up to US $15,000 support areas like early childhood development, youth enrichment, and child advocacy, which may benefit Kentucky theater groups with strong youth-focused programming.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible governmental units working on community betterment, basic human needs, health, or the arts in Kentucky can seek project support through the Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Charitable Grant. Theater organizations that qualify and provide services in Kentucky may be eligible for funding alongside other community-focused initiatives.
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Kentucky and worldwide can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, including those with theater-based or arts programming that meets these priorities, may be eligible.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Kentucky
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Kentucky can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including K-12 and higher education, STEM, and community safety projects. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations that may include theater groups if their programs advance auto or home safety, disaster preparedness, economic empowerment, or neighborhood revitalization.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Theater Funding via Hearst Foundation
Theater and performing arts nonprofits in Kentucky offering substantial cultural programming can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of More than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) institutions must have audited expenses over $2 million and demonstrate lasting impact, especially in arts education or artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
US $1,500 - US $5,000 in in-kind support
Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation Grants for Kentucky Theater
Grants from Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation help Kentucky theater and performing arts groups cover in-kind venue rental and production costs at Kentucky Performing Arts facilities. Eligible community-based artists and organizations with budgets under $500,000 in the greater Louisville area may receive US $1,500 - US $5,000 in in-kind support for a single arts-based project.
Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications that support underserved populations and local communities; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise organizations supporting education or youth from low-income urban communities in Kentucky may be eligible for project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation support education, health, and family economic stability initiatives in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Arts Programs
Nonprofit charities managing arts, education, environmental, or humanitarian projects in Kentucky and worldwide can access funding that supports innovative, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited organizations deliver cultural, youth, health, and community programs, with local Roche affiliates backing projects based and operating in the same country as the affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian aid can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. This global funder backs projects such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and social services, which may benefit theater groups incorporating community health or social impact programming.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Theater
Theater-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical-related programming may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt nonprofits with broadly beneficial, well-managed projects that materially improve the general welfare and serve substantial audiences or communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs, including arts and culture, from Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Bank of America supports initiatives such as preserving neighborhoods, workforce education, basic needs like hunger and shelter, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit theater organizations engaged in community development.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Kentucky, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support focused intervention and humanitarian programs. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief; theater groups with such missions may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Theater and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their community impact through the Storytelling Grant, supporting work in preservation, education, and wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation focuses on areas like historic preservation, wildlife conservation, education, mental health, and outdoor access; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Performing Artist Support for Kentuckians via Kentucky Arts Council
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Professional tour-ready performing artists and groups in Kentucky can access marketing and professional development support through the Performing Artists Directory, which promotes dance, music, theater, and storytelling work. Kentucky Arts Council provides roster inclusion, training, and visibility to help artists connect with presenters, including those seeking theater performances and projects.
Kentucky Arts Council
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programmatic work in areas like education, youth and family services, poverty relief, and related needs. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, non-capital projects; theater organizations may be eligible if their work advances these humanitarian or community-focused priorities.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites community-based programs, arts and cultural groups, and human services organizations to apply if they are located within 30 miles of a GP facility.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Community Programs
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, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. TJX Foundation supports community-focused initiatives, and theater organizations with relevant youth or family programming may be eligible if they meet these guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Theater and Arts Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including Kentucky theater and performing arts organizations, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support cultural programs, education, community services, and related initiatives. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation favors projects where relatively small grants can make a significant difference for museums, arts groups, schools, hospitals, and community-based programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Fund for the Arts Theater Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Jan 8, 2027
Theater and other performing arts organizations and artists in Kentucky’s Greater Louisville area can receive US $100 - US $500 for paid appearances at community and workplace events. Grants from Fund for the Arts help eligible applicants in listed Kentucky and nearby Indiana counties participate in festivals, private performances, and other public-facing arts activations.
Fund For The Arts Inc
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Community Arts
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on community vitality, arts education, cultural enrichment, or basic needs may be eligible for Ameriprise Community Grants. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with support, prioritizing sites with active Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement and strong ties to its key employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural work, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S. theater organizations that fit these categories may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000, with one-year grants awarded annually through a fall-to-spring cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Kentucky can seek funding for project, general operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, so Kentucky theater groups with eligible community-focused programming may be considered.
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, food insecurity, education, and environmental programs. Theater organizations with youth development, education, or community-focused initiatives may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc