Join Kentucky's Grant Professional Registry

Expand your impact. Connect with opportunities. Get paid.
Expand your impact.
Connect with opportunities.
Get paid.

Why Join the Registry?

Your skills are in demand in Kentucky!

Kentucky recently launched a $200M GRANT matching fund to help communities access more federal grants. Over the next two years, this will increase the demand for experienced grant writers in Kentucky.  

By joining the registry, you'll:

  • Get matched with organizations in need of your expertise
  • Set your own terms – choose projects that fit your skills and availability
  • Join a community of grant professionals making a difference

How It Works

No membership fees. No referral charges. Just real opportunities.

Signing up is quick and free. During your signup, we'll ask you a few questions to learn more about you, your experience and your skills. As organizations seeking grant professionals reach out, we'll use the registry to identify matches and make connections.

Here’s what we’ll ask:

  • Your Experience & Skills – Highlight your expertise
  • Resume or Business One-Pager – Show what you offer
  • Your Preferences – Choose the types of projects and clients  you want
  • Grant Writing Success  – Provide a list of 3-5 of your most recent successful applications

Gather These Items In Advance

We aim to learn more about your grant writing expertise and skills, but most questions are optional. You can limit the sharing of your data and only answer what you’re comfortable sharing.

Questions will ask about:

  • Contact info
  • Grant experience and services offered
  • Skills and Certifications
  • Resume and/or Business one-pager
  • List of 3-5 recent successful grant applications
  • Client preferences
  • Sharing & Consent

Ready to Get Started?

Once you have everything ready, click the button to start connecting with organizations that need your grant expertise.

Have questions? Contact us anytime!

Join the registry

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it free to join?
    Yes! There are no sign-up costs or referral fees.
  • Who can join?
    Grant professionals with any level of experience are welcome. While we prioritize Kentucky-based pros, remote experts serving Kentucky organizations are also encouraged to join.
  • How will I be matched with opportunities?
    Organizations seeking grant professionals contact GRK staff, who use the registry to identify experts based on skills and experience. GRK staff email grant pros to describe the opportunity. Matches will be made on a first-come, first-served basis—if you're interested and available, respond quickly to let GRK staff know. GRK will then connect you with the organization to outline the scope and begin work.
  • What if I only want certain types of projects?
    You control your availability and project preferences. Only take on opportunities that align with your expertise.
  • How is my contact information and data handled?
    We respect your privacy and follow the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics. You can control what information is shared.