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-based programs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting program funding rather than capital, equipment, or individual aid. Environmental or green infrastructure groups that also deliver qualifying youth or human services may be considered.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative approaches to human services and social problems can seek support for new or expanded programs from the Creag Foundation. Grants from Creag Foundation may benefit Kentucky groups working on green infrastructure where their projects advance human and social services or community development goals. Note: applications are by invitation only.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare can seek funding for youth-focused programs, including environmental education and clean air and water initiatives, in Kentucky and beyond. The Dan Paul Foundation supports projects such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related workshops with grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable, systems-focused solutions. Kentucky groups working on green infrastructure within broader sustainability, environment, or climate-related efforts may be eligible if they serve underserved communities and aim to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Climate Resilience Funding from Duke Energy Foundation
Focused on climate resiliency and community opportunity, this program invites Kentucky 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental entities to seek support for environmental projects, workforce development, and inclusion initiatives. The Duke Energy Foundation offers up to US $20,000 for efforts like land and water conservation, climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and equitable access to green spaces in eligible Kentucky counties.
The Duke Energy Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kentucky can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities pilot innovative, tech-enabled solutions, which may include green jobs, climate resilience, or other green infrastructure-related initiatives.
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 projects like disaster preparedness, home and auto safety, neighborhood revitalization, and STEM or college and career readiness programs that may complement local green infrastructure efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Kentucky, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, which typically exceed more than US $100,000, to support arts and science programming. Funding may cover program, capital, or limited general and endowment support, including arts education and STEAM initiatives that complement green infrastructure and community development efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek funding to support local programs and services. Focused on community well-being, the Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites projects such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and health promotion that may complement green infrastructure and environmental health efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Kentucky may be eligible for more than US $50,000 in project or scale-up support. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations with a U.S. TIN working in the U.S., India, or South Africa that align with its mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofit organizations with funding for early childhood education and community economic development projects in PNC service areas. Grants can support programs for young children, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, small business assistance, cultural enrichment, and community services for low- and moderate-income residents, which may include green infrastructure elements within broader revitalization efforts.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations working on healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, disaster relief, literacy, or human and social services may be eligible, including projects that intersect with community resilience and green infrastructure goals.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or green infrastructure-related work may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed organizations expand services that significantly benefit their target populations and advance general welfare initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian 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, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Funding supports poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and human and social services worldwide; Kentucky-based 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities working in these areas may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kentucky Green Projects Funding via Department for Local Government
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Local governments in Kentucky can seek funding for community development projects that revitalize neighborhoods, expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, improve infrastructure, or enhance community facilities and services. Focused on community development, the Kentucky Department for Local Government invites eligible cities and counties to apply for Community Development Block Grant Community Projects awards up to US $850,000.
Kentucky Department for Local Government
Kentucky Folk Arts Infrastructure Funding via South Arts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in eligible Kentucky Appalachian counties that preserve or support folk and traditional arts can apply for infrastructure funding to strengthen their operations. Focused on sustaining handcrafts, foodways, and music, South Arts offers US $30,000 non-match grants for needs like equipment, software, professional development, planning, and other non-program expenses that may bolster green infrastructure-related cultural work.
South Arts, Inc.
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Conservation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and the broader Southern region can seek funding for environmental conservation, nature and wildlife, and related community needs. Robinson Foundation supports green infrastructure and conservation efforts in Kentucky by backing projects with tangible, meaningful impact, including work connected to poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, families, veterans, and youth services.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, including those with green infrastructure or sustainability-related programming in Kentucky, may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Insperity supports charities connected to its employees, client organizations, or communities where its employees live and work, with applications reviewed in about 45 days.
Insperity
Kentucky Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation or community services in Kentucky can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation supports projects that respect life, people, and the environment. Green infrastructure initiatives that align with these priorities may be eligible for support.
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 qualified government entities in Kentucky communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on community well-being and sustainability, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites applicants whose work may include green infrastructure or related environmental initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries in Kentucky can seek funding for environmental, human services, and related programs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help support program or general operating needs worldwide, typically awarding US $5,000 - US $10,000 as unrestricted funding that may include reasonable indirect costs for work within its stated priorities.
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 US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs, education, arts, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife activities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds IRS-qualified groups where relatively small awards can significantly advance local projects, which may include green infrastructure-related efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Kentucky Environmental Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky environmental and community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation for projects in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental work. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, for one year of project-based support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Kentucky Economic Development Funding via Department
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Local governments in Kentucky can seek funding for economic development projects that create or retain jobs and benefit low- and moderate-income residents, including initiatives that may incorporate green infrastructure components. Focused on community and economic development, the Kentucky Department for Local Government invites eligible cities and counties to apply for up to US $1,000,000 per community.
Kentucky Department for Local Government
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Kentucky may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, focusing on underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, multi-sector community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborative initiatives improving lives. Recognized partnerships may be working on issues like green infrastructure or other significant social challenges and must demonstrate measurable impact, replicability, and innovative approaches to community problem-solving.
Mutual Of America Foundation