Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status and innovative human services approaches may be eligible for funding to address social problems, including in Kentucky. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations testing new solutions to societal issues, which may include leadership, capacity-building, or other professional development within their programs.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Kentucky and beyond can seek professional development and program support, with awards up to US $15,000. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, environmental education, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and related workshops, conferences, and seminars.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle social challenges in crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience 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 develop innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled programs rather than sustaining existing efforts.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Kentucky Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Kentucky with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible organizations include museums, arts schools, ballets, symphonies, theaters, and similar institutions, with preference for arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Kentucky Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs improving education, health, or family economic stability for low-income urban children and youth in Kentucky may be eligible for more than US $50,000 to support projects or scaling efforts. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations with a U.S. TIN working in the U.S., India, or South Africa within these focus areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky Professional Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofits focused on early childhood education and community development with grants that can include professional development and workforce training for early childhood educators. 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky communities where PNC has a significant presence may be eligible for support benefiting low- and moderate-income children and families.
PNC Foundation
Arts Professional Development Funding from South Arts
Nonprofit arts organizations in Kentucky and other Southern states can use this grant to fund staff and board professional development, including conferences, workshops, and organization-wide training, with awards up to US $1,000. With a mission to advance Southern vitality through the arts, South Arts provides eligible small-budget arts groups with travel, registration, and consultant expenses for first-time opportunities.
South Arts, Inc.
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, social, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek funding that promotes sustainable development and engages Roche employees, including organizations in Kentucky. Grants from La Roche help nonprofits worldwide implement high-quality local programs through Roche affiliate offices, provided activities are non-commercial and independent of political, religious, or government-replacement purposes.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, or environmental initiatives can seek sponsorship support for programs and events. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit nonprofits whose work advances economic mobility, preserves neighborhoods, addresses hunger and shelter, or promotes diversity and inclusion.
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 fund poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related human and social services, particularly for smaller organizations with committed leadership.
Gupta Family Foundation
Kentucky Arts Council Support for Arts Access
Applications due Aug 24, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and cultural organizations in Kentucky can receive funding to deliver arts programming for underserved populations and enhance community health and well-being. Kentucky Arts Council’s Arts Access Assistance awards up to US $5,000 for arts-based projects, which may include staff or artist training connected to expanding arts access and participation.
Kentucky Arts Council
Kentucky Arts Council Grants for Kentucky Art Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Kentucky teachers and nonprofit or public education organizations can fund one- to ten-day professional artist residencies that build art education and teacher development in Kentucky classrooms. Kentucky arts education programs can access funding through Kentucky Arts Council to collaborate with teaching artists from the state’s Teaching Artists Directory and integrate visual or performing arts into core curriculum for preschool through grade 12.
Kentucky Arts Council
Kentucky Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach projects in historic preservation. National Trust for Historic Preservation funds activities like hiring preservation professionals, board training, and innovative public programs, which may support staff development and capacity-building for preservation-focused organizations.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Oral History Project Funding from Kentucky Historical Society
Applications due Oct 5, 2026
Nonprofits, institutions, and qualified individuals in Kentucky can receive up to US $7,500 to create, transcribe, index, or present oral history projects documenting the state’s stories. The Kentucky Historical Society’s Kentucky Oral History Commission offers monetary, equipment, and training support for projects that follow professional oral history standards and preserve historically valuable interviews.
Kentucky Historical Society
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and active for more than three years can seek funding for programs in areas like education, poverty relief, health, animal welfare, and veterans’ services. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, program-focused projects with tangible, meaningful impact across the Southern region, which may include staff or leadership development components.
Robinson Foundation
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Kentucky nonprofit organizations focused on community services, environment, or peacebuilding with support for their charitable work. 501(c)(3) organizations may be eligible to fund initiatives that strengthen communities and respect people, life, and the planet, and could incorporate staff or organizational professional development within these broader programs.
Dudley T Dougherty 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 seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or program/project needs, which may include staff training or capacity-building as part of broader community or environmental initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky seeking support for community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to fund projects where modest grants make a big impact. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, arts, education, youth, seniors, disability services, environmental and wildlife efforts, health facilities, and other community-based initiatives across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
South Arts Grants for Kentucky Writers
Applications due Dec 4, 2026
Individual writers and literary arts nonprofits in Kentucky can receive up to US $5,000 to support creative projects, community engagement, or professional development in contemporary writing. South Arts supports poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, and related literary initiatives that advance Southern literary traditions and connect writers with audiences.
South Arts, Inc.
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits
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 serving U.S. clients and working on hunger, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment may be competitive, especially where Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement is strong.
Ameriprise Financial
Old National Bank Grants for Kentucky Communities
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) public charities working on affordable housing, workforce development, economic development, or financial empowerment in Old National Bank’s service counties can apply for approximately US $15,000 to support community impact programs. The Old National Bank Foundation prioritizes initiatives with measurable outcomes that serve underrepresented and low- to moderate-income residents in its banking footprint.
Old National Bank
Arts Operations Funding for Louisville Nonprofits via Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Applications due Feb 24, 2027
Arts and culture 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Jefferson County can receive US $25,000 - US $50,000 in operational support to maintain and grow programs, services, and facilities. Focused on creative sector vitality, Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government backs organizations offering meaningful arts experiences, building a creative workforce, and cultivating vibrant community spaces in Kentucky.
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on community services and quality-of-life programs in Kentucky may be eligible for project, general operating, or capital support that strengthens underserved individuals and families. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. communities where it has a business presence, emphasizing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief initiatives that can include staff training and capacity building.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Professional Development Funding for Arts Nonprofits from South Arts
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental arts presenting organizations in Kentucky and the broader South Arts region can receive up to US $1,000 to support staff and guest artist travel or virtual training for professional development and artistic planning. South Arts prioritizes BIPOC-, LGBTQIA+-, and disability-led organizations and those engaging diverse artists across film, visual, performing, traditional, literary, and multidisciplinary arts.
South Arts, Inc.
National Trust Grants for Kentucky Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Kentucky public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations preserving battlefields, viewsheds, or related historic structures can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with awards from US $2,500 - US $10,000. Grants support planning, capacity building, and public education or outreach efforts that advance battlefield preservation initiatives.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Rural Business Development Funding from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky can seek funding to provide technical assistance, training, and infrastructure support for small rural businesses. Grants from USDA Rural Development help eligible applicants offer business counseling, leadership and entrepreneur training, feasibility studies, rural business incubators, and broader community and technology-based economic development projects, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $500,000.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)