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 program, which can also support literacy-related efforts tied to these areas. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation favors organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary program support through Costco Foundation. Grants prioritize evidenced-based programs with measurable outcomes and strong community collaboration, which may include literacy initiatives serving children and families in communities where Costco operates.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or literacy-related programs in Kentucky can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation supports creative, early-stage or evolving initiatives across areas like human and social services, literacy, and community development; interested groups may begin with a letter of inquiry for invitation-only funding.
Creag Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Education
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment in Kentucky can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities and submit a brief LOI; literacy-focused initiatives that expand educational access may be competitive.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Kentucky Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million and strong arts or science education programs can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general support. Kentucky nonprofits offering arts or STEAM-based literacy programming for youth may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Kentucky Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, health, or family economic stability projects in Kentucky that are part of U.S.-based efforts can apply for more than US $50,000 to support or scale their programs. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds entities serving urban low-income children and youth, including nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, governments, and other eligible organizations.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Education Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky literacy and early education nonprofits with support for early childhood learning and community development programs. 501(c)(3) organizations serving low- and moderate-income children and families may seek funding for early literacy, STEM/STEAM, family engagement, educator development, and related community services in Kentucky communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts and culture projects in Kentucky may be eligible for philanthropic support, primarily through Roche’s local affiliate offices. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide promote sustainable development, strengthen communities, and engage employees, which can include nonprofits with literacy or broader youth education components in their programs.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Literacy Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky literacy nonprofits and human service organizations can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support reading and writing programs, especially for marginalized communities. This global funder backs initiatives in health, education, and humanitarian aid, so Kentucky organizations integrating literacy into broader social services or education efforts may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Literacy
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for literacy, educational, scientific, medical, or other charitable programs that operate within the U.S. may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help organizations with broad, well-managed services that substantially benefit their target populations and contribute to general welfare.
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. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities in countries including the U.S., India, Kenya, and others may benefit, including groups whose literacy work addresses poverty, disability, or social exclusion.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kentucky Workforce Development Funding via Truist Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Truist Foundation provides Kentucky literacy and workforce nonprofits with US $10,000 - US $250,000 to deliver innovative career pathways, training, and wraparound services for adult workers. Eligible applicants are U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) organizations within the Truist footprint, including Kentucky, that support upskilling, AI readiness, and career navigation to improve economic mobility.
Truist Foundation Inc
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and aligned for-profits seeking support to tell impactful stories about preservation, education, or wellness work in Kentucky can apply for storytelling funding, with awards of More than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects such as historic preservation, environmental conservation, early education, and mental health that communicate real community impact.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and other Southern states can seek funding for education, children and families, poverty relief, and related services. Robinson Foundation supports literacy and broader educational efforts by prioritizing fiscally responsible groups with clear, tangible impact and direct results; single-year grants are available only to organizations active for more than three years.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services, including literacy-related work, may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships in Jefferson County through Insperity. Insperity supports philanthropic grants and fundraising event sponsorships for approved charities connected to its employees, client base, or local communities where its employees live and work.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding to charitable organizations pursuing impactful, forward-looking work. Literacy-focused programs that also advance community well-being or environmental respect may be eligible under these broader priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives in Kentucky. Focused on strengthening local communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible applicants within 30 miles of a GP facility to propose projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Kentucky Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. TJX Foundation supports literacy and education-related programs for at-risk youth that help vulnerable families and children build better futures.
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 or project support, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help literacy-focused nonprofits that fit these priorities access flexible, unrestricted support with reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky offering community, education, arts, environmental, health, or social service programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) groups, including those providing literacy, youth, senior, disability, cultural, or wildlife and environmental programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Kentucky Arts Council Arts Education Grants
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and public entities in Kentucky that provide arts-focused field trips for preschool–12th grade students can apply to join the Arts Miles Directory, supporting arts education and literacy through exemplary artistic experiences. With a mission to foster arts participation statewide, Kentucky Arts Council provides directory-approved sites with three-year eligibility to host funded school visits.
Kentucky Arts Council
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with these focus areas and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Rural Literacy Funding via Steele-Reese Foundation
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities in rural Appalachian Kentucky can receive US $5,000 - US $50,000 to support K–12 literacy and education programs, including school and community-based services. Steele-Reese Foundation provides Kentucky literacy initiatives with project and limited capital support that improve reading, writing, math outcomes, school libraries, and out-of-school-time learning.
Steele-Reese Foundation
Literacy and Community Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Kentucky communities with literacy, workforce readiness, or other quality-of-life programs may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports economic stability, literacy, health and social services, and disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including Kentucky, focusing on underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
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 working with underserved youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful programs. Funding supports youth education, leadership and character development, housing and family services, food security, and environmental projects that benefit children and their communities.
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 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 running literacy-focused partnerships, may be recognized for exemplary leadership alongside public, private, or social sector partners.
Mutual Of America Foundation