Grant Resources and Opportunities for Kentucky

Helping Kentucky's nonprofits get more grant funding.
Featured Opportunities

Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program of 2024

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.

Deadline
Amount
Assistance
Grant Match
Location

Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program of 2024

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.

Date:
Dates:
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Cost:
Assistance:
Grant Match
Location:

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Deadline
Amount
$35,000 average award
Assistance
Grant
Location

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
$35,000 average award
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants

Federal Grant (USDOT)

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants from the USDOT are now open. This grant program will award $9.8 million in direct, accessible grants to local communities to improve roadway safety.

Deadline
Jun 6, 2025
Amount
up to $5,000,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants

Federal Grant (USDOT)

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants from the USDOT are now open. This grant program will award $9.8 million in direct, accessible grants to local communities to improve roadway safety.

Date:
Jun 6, 2025
Dates:
-
Cost:
up to $5,000,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location:

NEA Grants for Arts Projects

Government Grant - Federal

Provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, integration of the arts with strategies promoting health and well-being, and the improvement of overall capacity within the arts sector.

Deadline
Jul 10, 2025
Amount
$10,000 to $100,000
Assistance
Grant
Location

NEA Grants for Arts Projects

Government Grant - Federal

Provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, integration of the arts with strategies promoting health and well-being, and the improvement of overall capacity within the arts sector.

Date:
Jul 10, 2025
Dates:
-
Cost:
$10,000 to $100,000
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program in Kentucky

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The USDA has made $247 million in supplemental grants available nationwide to help communities repair water infrastructure damaged by presidentially declared disasters in calendar year 2022.

Deadline
Amount
Assistance
Location
Kentucky

Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program in Kentucky

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The USDA has made $247 million in supplemental grants available nationwide to help communities repair water infrastructure damaged by presidentially declared disasters in calendar year 2022.

Date:
Dates:
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Cost:
Assistance:
Location:
Kentucky

Charles H. Dater Foundation Grant

The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.

The Foundation makes grants to organizations and public agencies in Greater Cincinnati for programs that benefit children in the region in the areas of arts/culture, education, healthcare, social services and other community needs.

Deadline
Amount
While some grants have been significant in size, the median grant is $10,000 and the average grant is about $14,000.
Assistance
Location
Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties in Kentucky

Charles H. Dater Foundation Grant

The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc.

The Foundation makes grants to organizations and public agencies in Greater Cincinnati for programs that benefit children in the region in the areas of arts/culture, education, healthcare, social services and other community needs.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
While some grants have been significant in size, the median grant is $10,000 and the average grant is about $14,000.
Assistance:
Location:
Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties in Kentucky
Featured Trainings

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Morehead

KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day Grant Writing 101 & 201 workshop, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.

Dates:
June 4, 2025
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June 5, 2025
Cost:
KNN Members - $50 both days/ $30 one day; Nonmembers - $80 both days/ $45 one day
Location:
Morehead Conference Center, 111 E First Street, Morehead, KY 40351

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Louisville

KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day workshop, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.

Dates:
August 20, 2025
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August 21, 2025
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Location:
Goodwill, West Louisville Opportunity Campus, 2820 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211, United States

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hopkinsville

KNN and Grant Ready Kentucky are proud to present this two-day workshop, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA. Join us for a newly updated and engaging training on grant writing that will equip you with essential skills to secure funding for your projects.

Dates:
August 27, 2025
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August 28, 2025
Cost:
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Location:
Hopkinsville Community College, 720 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240, United States
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