Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (KY)
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +52 more
Unspecified amount
The Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission Funding program aims to enhance economic development in the eastern and southcentral regions of Kentucky. By providing financial assistance for public infrastructure, workforce development, and business initiatives, the program addresses historical economic disparities. Eligible projects include water and sewer expansions, broadband deployment, and leadership development. Local governments and non-profits in the targeted counties can apply, ensuring a focus on community-driven growth and sustainability.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Community Development & Revitalization
Public Infrastructure
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Catholic Campus Ministry Funding from Newman Foundation
Newman Foundation Inc.
Private
Anderson County, Kentucky, Bath County, Kentucky +48 more
US $500 - US $1,000
Catholic student groups, Newman Center-sponsored organizations, and Catholic clubs in Laurel County, Kentucky can receive US $500 - US $1,000 for projects that promote service, fellowship, or worship. Newman Foundation supports youth faith-building and religious education initiatives that align with the Newman Apostolate and the Catholic Diocese of Lexington’s campus ministries.
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Youth Development & Leadership
Building Capacity Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Capacity Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the financial and operational capabilities of dioceses. This initiative focuses on funding projects that promote efficiency, financial stability, and effective fiscal management, ultimately fostering a self-sustaining community. Eligible programs include fundraising development initiatives and operational assessments, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently while supporting professional development for church leadership. This grant empowers dioceses to strengthen their foundations for future growth.
Catholicism
Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic Extension's Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants aim to empower the church to broaden its outreach and foster societal transformation through targeted pastoral and social initiatives. This program supports specific elements of the church's ministerial efforts, including funding for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, and social outreach for vulnerable populations. By investing in these areas, Catholic Extension seeks to enhance the church's role in communities, especially following disasters.
Catholicism
Family Services
Homelessness Services
+3 more
Catholic School Leadership Development Grant
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system. In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, this initiative offers a graduate-level online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering 80% of tuition costs and providing funding for essential travel. The one-year program focuses on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, requiring participants to serve two years in their diocese post-completion, thereby enhancing local educational leadership.
Education - K through 12
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Laurel County Storytelling Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +255 more
US $5,000
Black Appalachian oral tradition culture bearers connected to Laurel County, Kentucky can receive US $5,000 fellowships to sustain Black storytelling traditions. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation supports artists who reflect family and community story-sharing, honoring Fellows at the “In the Tradition…” National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference as part of its Central Appalachia Living Traditions program.
Black American Culture & Heritage
Area Development Grant Program
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
The Area Development Grant Program, managed by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), supports economic growth in Appalachia through investments in critical infrastructure and workforce development. Targeting 423 counties across 13 states, the program encourages local communities to collaborate with state governments to identify and implement impactful projects. Key focus areas include enhancing utilities, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening local leadership. This initiative aims to uplift the 26 million residents of Appalachia, fostering sustainable economic opportunities.
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Entrepreneurship
+3 more
Educational Foundation of America Grants for Laurel County Reproductive Health
Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
Educational and health-focused 501(c)(3) public charities, academic institutions, and government entities in Laurel County, Kentucky working on reproductive health and rights can seek funding to expand access to abortion and contraception. The Educational Foundation of America supports litigation, direct provider support, abortion funds, and communications or advocacy efforts, with a particular emphasis on Appalachian communities.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive Rights
ARISE Grants
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states. With funding of up to $63.5 million for implementation grants and $10 million maximum awards, the initiative supports collaborative projects that enhance community capacity and economic growth. The program encourages innovative partnerships to strengthen local economies and achieve socioeconomic parity, benefiting over 26 million residents in the Appalachian Region.
Community Development & Revitalization
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
+1 more
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Laurel County
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofits and other conservation-focused organizations in Laurel County, Kentucky can seek funding to restore forests, grasslands, and freshwater habitats through the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachian Stewardship Fund. Focused on land, habitat, and freshwater conservation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offers US $250,000 - US $750,000 for projects that improve wildlife, soil health, and water quality on working lands.
Forestry
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration
Freshwater Conservation
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Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses serving Laurel County, Kentucky can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants to fund major diocesan events and bishop education. These grants support occasions like a new bishop’s ordination, special diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continuing education in pre-approved poor dioceses across the U.S.
Catholicism
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative aims to revitalize communities impacted by coal industry transitions. This initiative provides funding for projects that diversify local economies, enhance job training, and create new employment opportunities. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, the POWER Initiative supports strategic investments that align with regional economic development plans, ensuring a more resilient future for coal-affected areas.
Economic Services & Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Job Creation
+1 more
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Education Grants in Laurel County
Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
State/Local Government
Bell County, Kentucky, Bourbon County, Kentucky +6 more
Up to US $1,500
Laurel County, Kentucky education professionals seeking classroom resources or academic enrichment projects can access funding through Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education Grant, with awards up to US $1,500. Teachers, students, and school administrators may apply for projects that enhance academic opportunities, such as equipment for science, art, music, or drama programs.
Academic Success & Enrichment
Educational Access & Equity
Education
Affordable Housing Grants for Kentucky Communities via DLG
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $1,000,000
Local governments in Laurel County, Kentucky seeking to develop or improve affordable housing can apply for up to US $1,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant Housing Program funds from the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Focused on decent, safe, and sanitary housing, eligible projects must meet federal community development objectives benefiting residents.
Equitable & Affordable Housing
Justice and Equity Grants for Nonprofits from Babcock Foundation
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Arkansas +76 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations working to advance racial equity, social and economic justice, and power-building in low-wealth communities in Laurel County, Kentucky can apply for Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation support. Eligible groups should serve the U.S. South and demonstrate strong community accountability, clear strategies, and participation in networks or alliances for long-term systemic change.
Poverty Alleviation & Services
Civic Engagement & Education
Economic Services & Development
+1 more
Water Infrastructure Grants for Kentucky Communities via Department for Local Government
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
US $300,000 - US $3,000,000
Focused on public water and wastewater infrastructure, eligible Kentucky local governments in Laurel County can apply for Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities funds. Awards of US $300,000 - US $3,000,000 support projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, address slums or blight, or meet urgent community development needs.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water
Water Resource Management
Appalachian Community Fund Grants for Laurel County
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on social justice capacity-building, Appalachian Community Fund invites Laurel County, Kentucky grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups to seek technical assistance support. Funding helps community-led efforts in Central Appalachia strengthen leadership, fundraising, planning, financial management, community organizing, and related skills to advance systemic social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.
Social Justice / Human Rights
Appalachian Community Fund Support for LGBTQ Organizing
Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Up to US $2,000
Nonprofit, community-led organizations working on LGBTQ organizing and social justice in Laurel County, Kentucky can seek up to US $2,000 to build capacity and institutional resources. With a mission to fund grassroots social change, Appalachian Community Fund prioritizes new and emerging efforts, especially those led by or serving LGBTQ youth in Central Appalachia.
LGBTQIA+ Services
Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights
South Arts Support for Appalachian Folk Arts
South Arts, Inc.
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alexander County, North Carolina +133 more
US $30,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Laurel County, Kentucky and other eligible Central Appalachian counties can apply for South Arts’ In These Mountains Infrastructure Grants, awarding US $30,000 for organizational infrastructure needs. Funding can cover professional development, emergency planning, minor equipment or software, staff travel, marketing, or strategic planning to sustain folk and traditional arts programs.
Art & Culture
Folk Art / Traditional Art
Music
Kentucky Department for Local Government Recovery Grants in Laurel County
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $200,000
Existing Recovery Kentucky substance abuse centers providing homelessness and crisis intervention services in Laurel County, Kentucky can access operational funding through the Community Development Block Grant Public Services program. Administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government, this opportunity offers up to US $200,000 to support centers serving low- and moderate-income individuals with substance use disorders.
Crisis Intervention
Homelessness Services
Addiction & Substance Use Disorders
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Steele-Reese Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky
Steele-Reese Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Bath County, Kentucky +52 more
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies serving rural students in Laurel County, Kentucky can seek Steele-Reese Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000 for early childhood through Grade 12 education, literacy, and library services. Focus areas include improving grade-level reading, math, school libraries, and out-of-school-time programs in Appalachian Kentucky counties.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
Education - K through 12
Library Services
Community Facilities Funding for Municipalities from Kentucky Department for Local Government
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $850,000
With a mission to support community development, Kentucky Department for Local Government provides Laurel County, Kentucky cities and counties with up to US $850,000 for community projects like senior centers, crisis centers, fire stations, and other facilities serving low-income residents. Eligible local governments must also meet federal CDBG objectives benefiting low- and moderate-income people or addressing urgent needs.
Basic Human Needs
Senior Services
Crisis Intervention
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Spectrum Communications Digital Literacy Grants in Laurel
Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Acadia Parish, Louisiana +1125 more
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Laurel County, Kentucky with existing programs that teach families or seniors how to use broadband and improve their digital skills can apply for Spectrum Digital Education Grants. Spectrum Communications awards US $2,500 - US $50,000 for technology access and digital literacy initiatives in eligible Spectrum markets that partner with low-income or multicultural communities.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy
PNC Foundation Grants for Laurel County Nonprofits
PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Laurel County, Kentucky focused on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs and services. Eligible projects may include early learning, workforce readiness, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and services for low- and moderate-income individuals in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
Teacher Development & Training
Music Education
+16 more
Kentucky Department for Local Government Economic Development Grants in Laurel County
Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $1,000,000
Local governments in Laurel County, Kentucky can seek Community Development Block Grant economic development funding to create or retain jobs and support low- and moderate-income residents. Kentucky Department for Local Government provides Laurel County communities with up to US $1,000,000 per project for traditional job-focused initiatives or non-traditional activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
Economic Services & Development
Human & Social Services
Job Creation
Capital Project Funding from McGlothlin Foundation
The Mcglothlin Foundation
Private
Bell County, Kentucky, Breathitt County, Kentucky +34 more
Unspecified amount
Higher education, healthcare, and arts nonprofits with capital or programmatic projects in Laurel County, Kentucky may be eligible for support, especially 501(c)(3) colleges, hospitals, theatres, and museums. With a mission to enhance education, health, and the arts, the McGlothlin Foundation provides funding across Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Northeast Tennessee.
Education - Higher Education
Health Care Access & Delivery
Greening & Beautification
+4 more
LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants
Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc.
Corporate
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +82 more
Unspecified amount
The LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants support initiatives focused on economic development, education, environmental excellence, and diversity. The foundation prioritizes programs that empower communities, enhance educational opportunities, and promote inclusion. Organizations can apply for one award per year, ensuring dedicated support for impactful projects. This commitment strengthens community ties and fosters a better quality of life for residents.
Education - K through 12
Education - Higher Education
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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