US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Kentucky Communities
Focused on economic opportunity, housing, and arts, this program invites Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek funding for workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts and culture. Organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, may be eligible to support work touching education, public spaces, and youth development, including paleontology-related outreach.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support for community programs. Costco Foundation provides funding across U.S. communities where it operates, and Kentucky organizations with paleontology-related education or youth initiatives that meet these priorities may be eligible to apply.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services approaches can seek funding to address social problems; work in Kentucky may be eligible. Creag Foundation supports creative, early-stage or evolving programs across areas like health, community development, and public safety, with applications accepted by invitation following a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Organizations in Kentucky working on issues like poverty, health, education, environment, or related fields may be eligible if they serve underserved communities and aim for significant growth.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle social challenges in areas like crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Kentucky and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including those building skills, jobs, and climate resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation 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, fire prevention, STEM and K–12 education, job training, and neighborhood revitalization, which may benefit organizations with paleontology-related educational programming.
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 can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants to support arts and science programs, including in Kentucky. Funding over US $100,000 may support program, capital, or limited general/endowment needs, especially arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that reach large audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that improve local well-being. Focused on community health and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites projects such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and preventive health efforts, which may include paleontology-related education or outreach.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations working on education, youth health, or family economic stability in Kentucky and across the U.S. can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation prioritizes initiatives serving children and youth from urban low-income communities in its focus countries.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits with funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs in counties where PNC has a significant presence. 501(c)(3) organizations serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods may be eligible for support ranging from classroom programs to workforce development, affordable housing, small business assistance, and cultural enrichment.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky health and human service nonprofits working on care access, disease, or social services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Organizations with programs in health care delivery, women’s and children’s health, humanitarian aid, or related services may be eligible alongside similar efforts in other countries and U.S. states.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Kentucky Organizations
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or paleontology-related work can apply for funding used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed groups deliver broad, meaningful services that significantly benefit their target populations and contribute to the general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky and across the U.S. can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion programs. Bank of America Foundation supports projects that advance economic mobility and social progress, which may include paleontology-related cultural or educational efforts within these priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
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. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help Kentucky and other eligible locations address poverty, disability, social exclusion, and disaster relief, with a preference for smaller, non-sectarian organizations where most funds reach beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky seeking support to tell impactful stories of their work can apply for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds storytelling projects that highlight conservation, preservation, education, or wellness efforts, which may include paleontology-related wildlife or environmental initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and the broader Southern region can seek funding for programs in areas like education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, veterans, and conservation. Robinson Foundation supports projects with clear, tangible impact and direct results; capital projects and multi-year funding are not eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations doing community services work in Kentucky may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support key service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports charities that are clients, engage its employees, or serve communities where its employees live and work, with applications reviewed approximately 45 days after submission.
Insperity
Kentucky Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder welcomes charitable projects that respect people, the environment, and all life, which may include paleontology-related initiatives that fit its environmental or community-focused priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
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, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports these community-focused services, which may benefit groups engaging youth or families in paleontology-related education outside school.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants 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 costs, issued as unrestricted support, for U.S.-headquartered organizations working locally or globally.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Kentucky, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, schools and hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and skills-training initiatives that may include paleontology-related education or outreach.
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 addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with funding support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, or community and cultural development across the U.S. may benefit, with priority near key Ameriprise employee centers.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Kentucky nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants range from US $5,000 - US $25,000 and may support organizations whose work includes paleontology-related education or community programming.
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 through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in U.S. communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports local programs that aid underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, which may include Kentucky-based initiatives.
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, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs in education, housing, hunger, or environmental stewardship. Paleontology-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their work supports youth development, education, or community initiatives.
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 collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits whose paleontology-related work involves cross-sector partnerships that measurably improve communities may be eligible for this recognition-focused funding opportunity.
Mutual Of America Foundation