Amcor Cares Foundation Grants for Kentucky STEM
Kentucky 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited nonprofit educational institutions expanding STEM education can seek more than US $1,000 to support local programs. Focused on STEM and life-skills education, the Amcor Cares Foundation invites applicants serving Shelby County communities near its facilities to propose projects that empower students and improve community well-being.
The Amcor Cares Foundation
American Electric Power Foundation STEM Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, and qualifying educational institutions can seek funding for STEM education, basic needs, and social justice programs. Grants from American Electric Power Foundation help organizations in AEP’s Kentucky service territory advance STEM learning from early childhood through higher education while also addressing hunger, housing, equity, and related community needs.
American Electric Power Foundation
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 can seek funding that supports work, home, and play initiatives. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; STEM education efforts may be eligible when aligned.
US Bancorp Foundation
Kentucky Education Funding via Costco Foundation
Costco Foundation provides Kentucky education and youth-serving nonprofits with monetary support for programs benefiting children, education, and health and human services. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations requesting program funding rather than capital, equipment, or individual aid. STEM / STEAM education initiatives that meet these criteria may be competitive within Costco’s charitable contributions program.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, early childhood development, or science-related programs in Kentucky may be eligible for funding, including STEM-focused initiatives. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for projects that advance children’s health, education, development, and welfare, which can include STEM education, scholarships, and related enrichment activities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Kentucky STEM
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for STEM and digital education in Kentucky can seek Global Impact Cash Grants to address significant social challenges. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities with innovative, tech-enabled education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience initiatives; applications are accepted year-round, with awards up to US $100,000.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation STEM Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering STEM and other education initiatives can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants to support K–12 STEM, academic performance, and college and career pathways. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation also back safety and community development efforts, including job training, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Kentucky STEAM Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural and educational institutions in Kentucky and across the U.S. can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Eligible 501(c)(3)s with audited expenses over $2 million may fund STEAM education, arts education, artist training, capital projects, or impactful cultural programs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation STEM Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky STEM and education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives that expand equitable care and learning opportunities. Focused on STEM and community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports programs like STEM programming, healthcare for underserved populations, food pantries, and healthy lifestyle initiatives; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Kentucky Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education for children and youth in Kentucky and across the U.S. can seek project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports social enterprises and nonprofits serving urban low-income communities in education, children’s health, and family economic stability in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Kentucky STEM Education Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Kentucky STEM / STEAM education nonprofits with support for early childhood learning and community economic development programs in PNC service areas. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may seek funding for birth-to-five STEM initiatives, educator professional development, family engagement, and related community services benefiting low- and moderate-income children and families.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global STEM Education
Accredited charities running STEM and STEAM education, humanitarian, or community programs in Kentucky may be eligible for funding that advances sustainable development and social impact. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, including Kentucky-based affiliates, deliver science education for youth, primary health care, environmental education, arts, and other high-quality, innovative projects.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky
Kentucky education and human services nonprofits supporting marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for health, education, and humanitarian programs. Organizations working in STEM or broader educational initiatives, especially those serving vulnerable or underserved populations in the U.S. and abroad, may be eligible for support to expand or strengthen their services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky working on community development, workforce education, basic needs, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation supports U.S. programs preserving neighborhoods, addressing hunger and shelter, and educating the workforce, which may benefit STEM and STEAM education initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations working in education, preservation, or wellness can seek storytelling project funding in Kentucky and nationwide. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports efforts like early childhood and 21st-century education, teacher support, and related programs, offering more than US $50,000 to help share their community impact through compelling stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
STEM and Workforce Grants for Nonprofits from Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or municipal entities, and public schools in select Kentucky counties can seek funding for STEM education and workforce readiness programs. Grants from Toyota help Kentucky STEM / STEAM education initiatives serving under-resourced communities, especially in Scott, Fayette, Harrison, Madison, Franklin, and Montgomery counties, achieve long-term, sustainable impact.
Toyota
Robinson Foundation Grants for Kentucky Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentucky and the broader Southern region with established education or youth programs can seek funding for single-year projects that create tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation supports initiatives such as STEM and other educational services, prioritizing fiscally responsible nonprofits that demonstrate clear results and have additional financial contributors.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Kentucky Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Kentucky counties where Insperity employees live and work may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Insperity supports community-focused efforts by funding institutions that meet important service goals and by sponsoring fundraising events for approved charities once per year.
Insperity
Kentucky Community Services Funding via Dudley Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Kentucky can seek support for their charitable programs. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding to initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, which may include STEM or STEAM education efforts that align with its mission.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for STEM Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and eligible government entities near a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Focused on community impact, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites STEM and STEAM education initiatives that enhance long-term well-being in the Kentucky communities it serves.
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, out-of-school supports, and workforce readiness for at-risk youth. The TJX Foundation also considers programs enhancing safety from domestic violence, which may include STEM/STEAM-related enrichment tied to school success.
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 seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or program costs, and STEM education initiatives may be eligible when they fit within these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
STEM and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Kentucky offering STEM or broader educational, cultural, health, environmental, or community programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including schools, museums, youth and senior services, disability programs, and skills-training or job readiness initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Community Development
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Kentucky nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with support for programs like hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with these focus areas and demonstrate measurable outcomes may be competitive applicants.
Ameriprise Financial
Kentucky Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Kentucky serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for education, housing, food security, and environmental programs. STEM and enrichment initiatives for underserved youth may be especially competitive within the Caring for People category.
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 recognition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners, which may include STEM/STEAM education initiatives that measurably improve lives and can serve as models for other communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation