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Kentucky Community Development Grants

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Spirit of Public Health Mini-Grant
Contact for amount
Three Rivers District Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Owen County, Kentucky, to implement innovative projects that improve public health by addressing local priorities such as physical health access, nutrition, and health literacy.

Health
Nonprofits
The Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, to support community beautification, social events, and projects that enhance neighborhood quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Franklin County Community Grants
Contact for amount
Franklin County Fiscal Court
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local non-profit organizations in Franklin County, Kentucky, for projects that address community needs and align with county priorities such as economic development, public health, education, and environmental sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, for projects that improve neighborhood quality of life through beautification, blight removal, and community events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Treatment Recovery
$1,000,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Kentucky to improve access to treatment and recovery services for individuals struggling with Opioid Use Disorder and related issues.

Health
Nonprofits
READY Nonprofits Capacity Building Grant
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This initiative provides training and funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region to strengthen their operations and better serve their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
UWHC City/County Grant
$30,000
United Way of Henderson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations serving residents of Henderson City and County for various community programs, excluding religious activities and event funding.

Community Development
City or township governments
Storefront/Signage Grant Program
$2,000
Russell County Economic Development and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Russell County businesses for improving their storefronts and signage, enhancing their visual appeal and promoting local economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
READY Grants to Grow
$500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in economically distressed areas of the Appalachian Region to enhance their capacity through training, strategic planning, and community-led initiatives for sustainable economic growth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Grants to Enhance Lexington’s Corridors in Kentucky
Contact for amount
City of Lexington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood and community groups in Lexington to improve the appearance and functionality of major roadways and public spaces through beautification and maintenance projects.

Community Development
Individuals
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Office of Local Programs)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible nonprofits for projects that improve transportation access and safety for non-drivers, promote community enhancements, and foster environmental sustainability.

Transportation
Nonprofits
The Community Placemaking Grants program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area to support programs focused on education, health, community development, and cultural enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program
$20,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.

Community Development
Individuals
Urban Revitalization Grants Program
$20,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for planning and feasibility projects that revitalize neglected urban areas within Duke Energy's service territories, promoting job creation and commercial redevelopment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Health Integration iN Education for Kentucky Students (SHINE KY) Grant Program
$250,000
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kentucky local education agencies to improve school-based behavioral health services for Medicaid-eligible students by enhancing workforce capacity, technology, and outreach efforts.

Health
Independent school districts
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Lubrizol Foundation Grant
$40,000
The Lubrizol Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities near Lubrizol facilities to enhance health, education, and environmental protection initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kentucky Opioid Abatement - Prevention
$1,000,000
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement prevention programs aimed at reducing opioid use and its impact, particularly among youth and communities at risk in Kentucky.

Health
Nonprofits