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.

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
-
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.

Deadline
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
-
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.

Deadline
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.

Date:
Dates
-
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.

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
-
Cost
Assistance:
Grant Match
Location

USDA Rural Business Development Grants

Federal Government

Rural Business Development Grants support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities that promote the development and expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.

Deadline
Feb 28, 2025
Amount
$10,000 to $500,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

USDA Rural Business Development Grants

Federal Government

Rural Business Development Grants support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities that promote the development and expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.

Date:
Feb 28, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$10,000 to $500,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

Clif Family Foundation Open Call

Private Foundation

Supports nonprofits that are working to transform food systems, revitalize the environment, and enhance community health.

Deadline
Mar 1, 2025
Amount
$5,000 to $50,000
Assistance
Grant Funds
Location

Clif Family Foundation Open Call

Private Foundation

Supports nonprofits that are working to transform food systems, revitalize the environment, and enhance community health.

Date:
Mar 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$5,000 to $50,000
Assistance:
Grant Funds
Location

Steele-Reese Foundation Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program

Private Foundation

Grant funds support federally tax exempt entities benefiting pre-kindergarten and K-12 school-aged children.

Deadline
Mar 1, 2025
Amount
$5,000 - $40,000
Assistance
Location

Steele-Reese Foundation Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program

Private Foundation

Grant funds support federally tax exempt entities benefiting pre-kindergarten and K-12 school-aged children.

Date:
Mar 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$5,000 - $40,000
Assistance:
Location

Trust for Civic Life - 2025 Civic Hub Grants

Private Foundation

Civic Hub grants are for organizations that play an important role in bringing people together across different communities and sectors to create shared vision, solutions, and to distribute resources.

Deadline
Mar 3, 2025
Amount
$250,000 to $500,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Trust for Civic Life - 2025 Civic Hub Grants

Private Foundation

Civic Hub grants are for organizations that play an important role in bringing people together across different communities and sectors to create shared vision, solutions, and to distribute resources.

Date:
Mar 3, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$250,000 to $500,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

South Arts Accessibility Grants

Private Foundation

Grants to support Southeastern arts organizations by providing micro-grants to make arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities.

Deadline
Mar 5, 2025
Amount
$2,500
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

South Arts Accessibility Grants

Private Foundation

Grants to support Southeastern arts organizations by providing micro-grants to make arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities.

Date:
Mar 5, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$2,500
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

JustFundKY Annual Grants

Private Foundation

Supports organizations that work to eradicate discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
Amount
$1,000 to $10,000
Assistance
Grant Funds
Location

JustFundKY Annual Grants

Private Foundation

Supports organizations that work to eradicate discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Date:
Mar 15, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$1,000 to $10,000
Assistance:
Grant Funds
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
Dates
-
Cost
Assistance:
Location

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Somerset

Grant Ready Kentucky, CRD & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
The Center for Rural Development, Somerset, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Somerset

Grant Ready Kentucky, CRD & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Date:
Dates
Feb 25
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Feb 26, 2025
Cost
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance:
Location
The Center for Rural Development, Somerset, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hazard

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Hazard Community & Technical College, Hazard, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hazard

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Date:
Dates
Mar 12
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Mar 13, 2025
Cost
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance:
Location
Hazard Community & Technical College, Hazard, KY

Introduction to Grant Writing | Two-Day Workshop: Ashland

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, Ashland, KY

Introduction to Grant Writing | Two-Day Workshop: Ashland

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Date:
Dates
Mar 17
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Mar 18, 2025
Cost
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance:
Location
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, Ashland, KY

Introduction to Grant Writing | Two-Day Workshop: Bowling Green

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Historic Railpark & Train Museum, Bowling Green, KY

Introduction to Grant Writing | Two-Day Workshop: Bowling Green

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing Workshop series, led by grant professional Melissa Vermillion, GPC, MBA, will teach participants how to research and apply for grant funding for nonprofits.

Date:
Dates
Apr 16
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Apr 17, 2025
Cost
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance:
Location
Historic Railpark & Train Museum, Bowling Green, KY