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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Dates
-
Cost
Assistance:
Grant Match
Location

Groundwork USA

Private Foundation

Groundwork USA's technical assistance team offers *free* one-on-one customized strategy, tools, and peer support for those in brownfield-affected communities pursuing land reuse projects through which everyone can prosper.

Deadline
Amount
Assistance
Technical Assistance
Location

Groundwork USA

Private Foundation

Groundwork USA's technical assistance team offers *free* one-on-one customized strategy, tools, and peer support for those in brownfield-affected communities pursuing land reuse projects through which everyone can prosper.

Date:
Dates
-
Cost
Assistance:
Technical Assistance
Location

Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky - KY SIX Grants

Private Foundation

The Kentucky Services and Infrastructure eXpansion (KY SIX) initiative aims to increase equitable access to services and supports for children and youth at risk of or with serious emotional disabilities, specifically those with involvement in child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.

Deadline
Apr 28, 2025
Amount
Up to $100,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky - KY SIX Grants

Private Foundation

The Kentucky Services and Infrastructure eXpansion (KY SIX) initiative aims to increase equitable access to services and supports for children and youth at risk of or with serious emotional disabilities, specifically those with involvement in child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.

Date:
Apr 28, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
Up to $100,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
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

Rural Community Development Program (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project (93.570 -- Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards)

Government Grant - Federal

To provide training and technical assistance to increase access for low-income families to water supply and waste disposal services.

Deadline
May 1, 2025
Amount
$400
Assistance
Location

Rural Community Development Program (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project (93.570 -- Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Awards)

Government Grant - Federal

To provide training and technical assistance to increase access for low-income families to water supply and waste disposal services.

Date:
May 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$400
Assistance:
Location

Brown-Forman Grant

Brown-Forman Foundation

The Brown-Forman Foundation Awards Grants on a quarterly basis to organizations (primarily in Louisville) that meet their mission under three focus areas: enhancing arts and cultural living, ensuring essential living standards, or empowering responsible and sustainable living.

Deadline
May 1, 2025
Amount
$20,000 and up
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location
Louisville, KY

Brown-Forman Grant

Brown-Forman Foundation

The Brown-Forman Foundation Awards Grants on a quarterly basis to organizations (primarily in Louisville) that meet their mission under three focus areas: enhancing arts and cultural living, ensuring essential living standards, or empowering responsible and sustainable living.

Date:
May 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$20,000 and up
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location
Louisville, KY

Just Transition Fund - Local Economy Lab

Private Foundation

The Just Transition Fund is proud to announce the launch of our Local Economy Lab, a new initiative designed to help eligible coal communities scale high-impact, community-led economic development projects.

Deadline
May 9, 2025
Amount
$250,000 - $500,000
Assistance
Grant Funding and Technical Assistance
Location
Projects must serve counties that, based on the JTF's analysis, are experiencing the greatest economic distress as a result of coal plant and/or mine closures.

Just Transition Fund - Local Economy Lab

Private Foundation

The Just Transition Fund is proud to announce the launch of our Local Economy Lab, a new initiative designed to help eligible coal communities scale high-impact, community-led economic development projects.

Date:
May 9, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$250,000 - $500,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding and Technical Assistance
Location
Projects must serve counties that, based on the JTF's analysis, are experiencing the greatest economic distress as a result of coal plant and/or mine closures.

KY Firewise USA Community Grant Program

Kentucky Division of Forestry - USDA Forest Service

Kentucky Firewise Community Grants are awarded for projects that reduce the wildfire risk and/or hazard in Kentucky's wildland-urban interface communities.

Deadline
May 16, 2025
Amount
$1,000 to $10,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

KY Firewise USA Community Grant Program

Kentucky Division of Forestry - USDA Forest Service

Kentucky Firewise Community Grants are awarded for projects that reduce the wildfire risk and/or hazard in Kentucky's wildland-urban interface communities.

Date:
May 16, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$1,000 to $10,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

Emma Loves Dogs

Private Foundation

Emma Loves Dogs assists K9's and other no kill shelters with the funding necessary to keep their operations running.

Deadline
May 31, 2025
Amount
$1000-$5000
Assistance
Grant funding
Location

Emma Loves Dogs

Private Foundation

Emma Loves Dogs assists K9's and other no kill shelters with the funding necessary to keep their operations running.

Date:
May 31, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$1000-$5000
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.

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

T-Mobile Hometown Grants - Spring Quarter 2025

Private Foundation

Funding for small and rural towns with populations less than 50,000 to jumpstart projects that will build, or rebuild community spaces that help foster local connections, such as technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.

Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Amount
$50,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

T-Mobile Hometown Grants - Spring Quarter 2025

Private Foundation

Funding for small and rural towns with populations less than 50,000 to jumpstart projects that will build, or rebuild community spaces that help foster local connections, such as technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.

Date:
Jun 30, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$50,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

Vilcek Foundation

Private Foundation

The Vilcek Foundation invites applications for grants to support nonprofit organizations that work with immigrant artists and communities, and that promote diversity in the arts, sciences, education, and humanities.

Deadline
Jun 30, 2025
Amount
$5,000 to $20,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Vilcek Foundation

Private Foundation

The Vilcek Foundation invites applications for grants to support nonprofit organizations that work with immigrant artists and communities, and that promote diversity in the arts, sciences, education, and humanities.

Date:
Jun 30, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$5,000 to $20,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

The Doyle Foundation

Private Foundation

The Doyle Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations to support resourceful communities.

Deadline
Jul 1, 2025
Amount
Range from $5,000 to $250,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

The Doyle Foundation

Private Foundation

The Doyle Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations to support resourceful communities.

Date:
Jul 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
Range from $5,000 to $250,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grants

Private Foundation

The purpose of this program is to strengthen communities where Walmart and Sam’s Club operate by supporting local nonprofit organizations, governments, or educational institutions that directly benefit the service area.

Deadline
Jul 15, 2025
Amount
$250-$5,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grants

Private Foundation

The purpose of this program is to strengthen communities where Walmart and Sam’s Club operate by supporting local nonprofit organizations, governments, or educational institutions that directly benefit the service area.

Date:
Jul 15, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$250-$5,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

The Poetry Foundation - General Operating Support Program

Private Foundation

The Poetry Foundation's grant program provides general operating support to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations based in the U.S. and U.S. territories.

Deadline
Jul 15, 2025
Amount
$10,000 - $75,000
Assistance
Grant funding
Location

The Poetry Foundation - General Operating Support Program

Private Foundation

The Poetry Foundation's grant program provides general operating support to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses, publications, and select literary arts service and membership organizations based in the U.S. and U.S. territories.

Date:
Jul 15, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$10,000 - $75,000
Assistance:
Grant funding
Location

Truist Foundation Grant

Private Foundation

Grants to support innovative nonprofits that align with key areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses.

Deadline
Jul 31, 2025
Amount
$5,000 and up
Assistance
Grant Funds
Location

Truist Foundation Grant

Private Foundation

Grants to support innovative nonprofits that align with key areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses.

Date:
Jul 31, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$5,000 and up
Assistance:
Grant Funds
Location

The Lois Lensky Covey Foundation Bookmobile Grants

Private Foundation

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation awards grants to organizations that operate a lending bookmobile that travels into neighborhoods populated by underserved youth.

Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Amount
$500 to $3,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

The Lois Lensky Covey Foundation Bookmobile Grants

Private Foundation

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation awards grants to organizations that operate a lending bookmobile that travels into neighborhoods populated by underserved youth.

Date:
Aug 15, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$500 to $3,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky - Unsolicited Grants

Private Foundation

The Foundation is committed to funding projects that directly align with our focus areas: Access to Health Care and Children’s Health.

Deadline
Sep 1, 2025
Amount
$50,000 - $100,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky - Unsolicited Grants

Private Foundation

The Foundation is committed to funding projects that directly align with our focus areas: Access to Health Care and Children’s Health.

Date:
Sep 1, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
$50,000 - $100,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location

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Candid

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Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Amount
Free
Assistance
Complimentary 1 year subscription to Foundation Directory Online Essential
Location

One FREE Year of Foundation Directory Online Essential with Candid's Go for the Gold Promo

Candid

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Date:
Dec 31, 2025
Dates
-
Cost
Free
Assistance:
Complimentary 1 year subscription to Foundation Directory Online Essential
Location

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

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Lexington

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing 101 & 201 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; Nonmembers - $80 both days/ $45 one day
Assistance
Location
BCTC, Leestown Campus, Lexington, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Lexington

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

This Grant Writing 101 & 201 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
May 21
-
May 22, 2025
Cost
KNN Members - $50 both days/ $30 one day; Nonmembers - $80 both days/ $45 one day
Assistance:
Location
BCTC, Leestown Campus, Lexington, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Morehead

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

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.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members - $50 both days/ $30 one day; Nonmembers - $80 both days/ $45 one day
Assistance
Location
Morehead Conference Center, 111 E First Street, Morehead, KY 40351

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Morehead

Grant Ready Kentucky & KNN Workshop

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.

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

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Louisville

Grant Ready Kentucky and Kentucky Nonprofit Network Public Event

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.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Goodwill, West Louisville Opportunity Campus, 2820 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211, United States

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Louisville

Grant Ready Kentucky and Kentucky Nonprofit Network Public Event

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.

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

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hopkinsville

Grant Ready Kentucky and Kentucky Nonprofit Network Public Event

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.

Deadline
Amount
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Hopkinsville Community College, 720 North Drive Hopkinsville, KY 42240, United States

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Hopkinsville

Grant Ready Kentucky and Kentucky Nonprofit Network Public Event

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.

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