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Fast Facts:

• Kentucky’s nonprofits do more with less.  From 2011-2015, foundation grants per capita averaged only $39 in Kentucky compared to $107 nationally.
• Kentucky must get ready to compete for grant dollars: Nearly $2 trillion dollars in federal funding is expected over the next few years thanks to three major funding legislations passed in 2021 and 2022.
• Kentucky has 2 of the top 10 regions in the country that the federal government has prioritized for revitalization funding.

To take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime funding opportunities, Kentucky’s nonprofits need support to become “grant ready”. This work must begin now, since nonprofits in Kentucky, including those in rural and under-resourced communities, are competing against other states for funding.

The process of writing a competitive grant proposal can be challenging.  Federal grant applications can be hundreds of pages long and take 100 hours or more for an experienced grant professional to complete. Additionally, grants often require a cash match of 20% or more, which can be an insurmountable barrier.

However, these barriers can provide an opportunity for donors to make a significant impact. By supporting nonprofits in building their grant-writing capacity and providing timely match pledges, the impact of every dollar can be multiplied 5 to 20 times, transforming Kentucky communities.
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Here are four ways to support this work today:

1. Donate: Your financial support will help us provide grant resources and technical assistance to Kentucky nonprofits during this unique moment of increased grant opportunities.

2. Volunteer: Sign up for our volunteer list to help review grant applications or lend your expertise to our capacity-building efforts.

3. Submit a Resource: Help us keep our information up-to-date by submitting grant opportunities or free resources for Kentucky nonprofits. Foundations funding in Kentucky are also invited to complete this form if you’d like our help broadcasting your grant process or opportunities.

4. Pledge a Match: Foundations and philanthropists can maximize their impact by offering the private match component for high ROI projects.