US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kentucky Communities
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture may be eligible for this funding, which can also support library-related programs. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities to apply through its Community Possible Grant Program.
US Bancorp Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, health, development, or welfare programs, including library-based initiatives in Kentucky, can seek funding for direct services and enrichment activities. The Dan Paul Foundation supports projects such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and scholarships with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky libraries, educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that fit this national program’s priorities. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help strengthen communities through projects like disaster preparedness, financial literacy, STEM and academic success, workforce readiness, neighborhood revitalization, and related services that may be offered through library-based programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability in Kentucky may be eligible for project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds U.S.-based social enterprises and nonprofits with a TIN that improve outcomes for urban low-income children, within its defined focus areas and locations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education, community development, or related services can access funding through PNC Foundation to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities. Grants may support early learning programs, affordable housing and homeownership counseling, small business development, workforce readiness, arts and cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization, including initiatives housed within or partnered with libraries.
PNC Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Kentucky 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law (and California law where applicable). Kentucky libraries organized as 501(c)(3)s may be eligible if their services advance these broad charitable purposes.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
KDLA Professional Development Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Kentucky public libraries seeking funding for staff professional development and training can apply for KDLA’s Continuing Education Grant, offering US $2,000 - US $5,000 for eligible learning expenses. This program supports webinars, online training, tuition, and training materials to build library staff skills across the state’s library services sector.
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA)
KDLA Professional Development Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Kentucky public libraries can access funding through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to support staff attendance at library and job-related conferences and trainings. Awards of US $2,000 - US $5,000 may cover webinars, online training, tuition, school fees, and training materials that build staff skills and enhance library services statewide.
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA)
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Kentucky can seek storytelling funding to showcase their impact across preservation, education, or wellness programs. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects such as environmental conservation, early childhood education, mental health, and related initiatives, with awards of more than US $50,000 that may help libraries and similar organizations share their stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable 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 build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Eligible projects include libraries, museums, community centers, public safety buildings, and other critical services in communities of 20,000 or fewer residents, which may benefit library-related infrastructure and services.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Poetry Education Funding from Kentucky Arts Council
Applications due Oct 11, 2026
Kentucky public and private high schools offering arts or library-related programming can receive support for Poetry Out Loud activities, including teaching artists and student participation. Kentucky Arts Council’s grant helps grades 9–12 students study and recite poetry, strengthening public speaking, confidence, and appreciation of literary heritage; homeschooled students may participate through eligible local partners.
Kentucky Arts Council
Kentucky Arts Council Support for Library Residencies
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Kentucky public libraries can apply for the Creative Chapters Library Program, which provides up to US $2,400 to fund teaching-artist residencies and public arts programming. Grants from the Kentucky Arts Council support up to 30 in-person instructional hours, emphasizing accessible, community-focused arts experiences that can enhance library services across Kentucky.
Kentucky Arts Council
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that benefit areas where Insperity employees live and work. Insperity supports community-focused organizations through philanthropic contributions and sponsorships, which can include libraries that meet the stated eligibility and location criteria.
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. Library organizations offering community or educational programs may be eligible if they hold charitable status and align their projects with these focus areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public libraries, and other eligible public entities can seek funding for education, community enrichment, environment, entrepreneurship, and related community programs. Focused on strengthening communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations located within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply, which may include library services and literacy initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Library and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Public libraries, public schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted operating or program grants, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000, for environmental and human services work. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help library-related organizations cover general operating or project costs within these priority areas.
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, environmental, or human services can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation considers U.S. museums, libraries, cultural institutions, schools, hospitals, and other charities where modest funding can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Kentucky Department of Education Grants for Kentucky Literacy
Applications due Nov 26, 2026
With a mission to strengthen early literacy, Kentucky Department of Education provides Kentucky school districts and eligible state schools with funding to purchase high-quality reading instructional resources. Grants support structured literacy practices and tier 2 or tier 3 reading interventions for struggling K–3 readers, including materials for teachers and library media specialists.
Kentucky Department of Education
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Fund for the Arts Youth Arts Grants in Kentucky
Letter of inquiry due Jan 10, 2027
Arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations offering summer programming for youth in Kentucky’s Cultural Pass service region can receive reimbursement funding for arts and culture activities. Focused on youth access to arts and culture, Fund for the Arts invites eligible partners to support free admission programming that local libraries help promote and connect to families.
Fund For The Arts Inc
IBMA Foundation Support for Kentucky Music
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Eligible individuals, schools, groups, organizations, and government entities in Kentucky can apply for the Arnold Shultz Fund to support bluegrass music education and participation by people of color. This IBMA Foundation program may benefit libraries that offer inclusive bluegrass programming, workshops, performances, or other music initiatives serving diverse, underrepresented communities.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Kentucky Library Services Funding via Steele-Reese Foundation
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) organizations, public libraries, and eligible government entities can receive US $5,000 - US $50,000 to support rural education, literacy, and library services through the Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program. The Steele-Reese Foundation prioritizes rural K–12 literacy, school libraries, and supplemental learning programs in designated Appalachian counties, especially those recently declared disaster areas.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Touring Performance Funding from Kentucky Arts Council
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofit presenters, libraries, schools, and community organizations can receive up to US $5,000 to support public dance, music, theatre, and storytelling performances. With a mission to expand access to the arts, Kentucky Arts Council provides Kentucky library and community arts programs with matching funds for artist fees, marketing, and promotion using its Performing Artists Directory.
Kentucky Arts Council
Artist Development Grants for Individuals from South Arts
Applications due May 1, 2027
Individual professional artists in disciplines like visual arts, music, theatre, literature, and more in Kentucky and the broader South Arts region can seek funding for career-building opportunities through South Arts’ Artist Creative Practice Grant, offering up to US $3,000. Focused on artist training and development, it supports residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, creative entrepreneurship, research, and presenting original work.
South Arts, 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, or communities through education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Library organizations with youth development, academic enrichment, or community-focused initiatives may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Music Scholarship Funding from IBMA Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Individual banjo players planning college-level study or ensemble performance in bluegrass music can receive scholarship support, including those from Kentucky. Kentucky music students involved in library-affiliated ensembles or campus programs may be eligible. The IBMA Foundation’s J. D. Crowe Banjo Scholarship helps advanced five-string banjo players prepare for professional roles in the bluegrass music industry.
The Ibma Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits, including those with library-based or library-serving initiatives, may be recognized for exemplary leadership in building cohesive, cross-sector community partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation