Grants, Events, & Training Opportunities

All grant opportunities have been carefully curated for relevance to Kentucky communities and nonprofits. These may include: cash grants, technical assistance grants, and free or subsidized trainings and events.

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.

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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.

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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

Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grants

Technical Assistance Grant

Designed to meet specific technical assistance needs of grassroots organizations working for social change in Appalachia, this program awards grants to help build organizational capacity and train board or staff members in key skills.

Deadline
Amount
Varies by project need
Assistance
Location

Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grants

Technical Assistance Grant

Designed to meet specific technical assistance needs of grassroots organizations working for social change in Appalachia, this program awards grants to help build organizational capacity and train board or staff members in key skills.

Date:
Dates
-
Cost
Varies by project need
Assistance:
Location

SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households in Kentucky

US Department of Agriculture

This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.

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Amount
Assistance
Funding and Direct TA
Location

SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households in Kentucky

US Department of Agriculture

This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.

Date:
Dates
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Cost
Assistance:
Funding and Direct TA
Location

Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund

State Government Grant, Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded grant program that provides Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker funding throughout our Commonwealth.

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Amount
Assistance
Funding
Location

Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund

State Government Grant, Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded grant program that provides Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker funding throughout our Commonwealth.

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Cost
Assistance:
Funding
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.

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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.

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Dates
-
Cost
Assistance:
Grant Match
Location

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program

Federal Grant Program

Approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities.

Deadline
Nov 21, 2024
Amount
$10 million - $20 million
Assistance
Location

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program

Federal Grant Program

Approximately $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds in environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities.

Date:
Nov 21, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
$10 million - $20 million
Assistance:
Location

Nonprofit Success Summit in Bowling Green

Free Community Event for Nonprofit Staff and Volunteers

The first Bowling Green Nonprofit Success Summit is an event for local nonprofits to connect and learn about available resources to strengthen their organizations.

Deadline
Dec 10, 2024
Amount
Free for staff and volunteers of local nonprofits. Attendees do not need to be chamber partners.
Assistance
Location
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 710 College Street, Bowling Green, KY, 42101

Nonprofit Success Summit in Bowling Green

Free Community Event for Nonprofit Staff and Volunteers

The first Bowling Green Nonprofit Success Summit is an event for local nonprofits to connect and learn about available resources to strengthen their organizations.

Date:
Dec 10, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
Free for staff and volunteers of local nonprofits. Attendees do not need to be chamber partners.
Assistance:
Location
Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 710 College Street, Bowling Green, KY, 42101

One FREE Year of Foundation Directory Essential

Candid

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Deadline
Dec 31, 2024
Amount
Free
Assistance
Complimentary 1 year subscription to Foundation Directory Essential
Location

One FREE Year of Foundation Directory Essential

Candid

Get one year free access to Candid's Federal Directory Online Essentials through their Go for the Gold Promotion and have a powerful grantmaker database at your fingertips!

Date:
Dec 31, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
Free
Assistance:
Complimentary 1 year subscription to Foundation Directory Essential
Location

2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program

Federal Rebate Program - Public

Rebates to replace up to 50 existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models. Funds may be used to purchase new buses, for needed infrastructure to support their use, and for workforce training for drivers, mechanics, electricians, and other essential personnel. Rebates allow selectees to receive awarded funds prior to paying their vendors for the buses and associated infrastructure.

Deadline
Jan 9, 2025
Amount
Up to $16,250,000
Assistance
Location

2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program

Federal Rebate Program - Public

Rebates to replace up to 50 existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models. Funds may be used to purchase new buses, for needed infrastructure to support their use, and for workforce training for drivers, mechanics, electricians, and other essential personnel. Rebates allow selectees to receive awarded funds prior to paying their vendors for the buses and associated infrastructure.

Date:
Jan 9, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
Up to $16,250,000
Assistance:
Location

93.576 -- Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants

Government Grant - Federal

Funds to provide match for IDAs for refugees.

Deadline
May 1, 2025
Amount
Assistance
Location

93.576 -- Refugee and Entrant Assistance Discretionary Grants

Government Grant - Federal

Funds to provide match for IDAs for refugees.

Date:
May 1, 2025
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Assistance:
Location