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 to strengthen local communities. Focused on equitable, high-impact support, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; disability-serving programs may be eligible.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Disability 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 501(c)(3) organizations serving children with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be considered if their work fits these priorities and operates near Costco locations. Applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks based on demonstrated community need and measurable outcomes.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kentucky, may be eligible for support to address social problems in new ways. Creag Foundation considers proposals from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in Kentucky may be eligible for funding, including projects touching intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, environmental education, and refugee enrichment with grants up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can access funding and support from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this global opportunity offers up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building, which may benefit Kentucky organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kentucky and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved people, including those offering innovative supports that may benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community 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, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth in Kentucky may be eligible for project or scaling support of more than US $50,000 in the U.S. from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned organizations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting early childhood education or community economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation for programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. Grants may benefit organizations offering early learning, job training, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, or broader community revitalization in PNC service areas.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities carrying out humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support that includes Kentucky through La Roche’s corporate donations program. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide run sustainable, high-quality initiatives, and Kentucky groups serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities may be eligible if their programs fit these focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky health and human services nonprofits supporting marginalized people can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs in healthcare access, children’s health, women’s health, disaster relief, and related services. Organizations that include supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities within these areas may be eligible, as the foundation funds work in the U.S. and globally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work that benefits Kentucky residents may be eligible for this funding, as long as funds are used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help broadly focused, well-managed nonprofits, including those serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or related programs can apply for regional sponsorships; funding may also benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports U.S. initiatives that advance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become more self-reliant, including those serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants support smaller, non-sectarian organizations with high program impact in countries such as the U.S., India, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, and others.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations in Kentucky can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant offers more than US $50,000 to help capture and share real-world impact, which may benefit programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving people in Kentucky and the broader Southern region with human services, education, health, poverty relief, or related programs may be eligible for project support. Robinson Foundation supports efforts that create tangible, meaningful impact, including work with children and families, disaster relief, and vulnerable populations, which may include those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Kentucky counties where Insperity employees live and work can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused programs, and organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in these areas may be eligible if they meet the stated criteria.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of broader community or environmental initiatives. Applicants must hold current federal charitable tax-exempt status.
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, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites programs that may include services or supports benefiting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
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 seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or program/project needs, including some indirect costs, and intellectual and developmental disabilities programs may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky offering community-based programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental or wildlife activities, or services for youth, seniors, or people with disabilities can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 in support. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits where modest grants can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving U.S. clients may be considered for projects such as hunger relief, shelter and housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic development, and cultural enrichment, and may include programs supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. 501(c)(3) organizations supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities through these program areas may be competitive applicants in this annual grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving underserved communities with programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support, including in Kentucky. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations improving quality of life, which can include programs benefiting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Kentucky Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky serving youth, families, education, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs supporting underserved young people, including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, may be eligible across caring for people, food, community, and planet categories.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues 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, and may benefit organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through innovative, community-based initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation