We illuminate barriers that Kentucky communities face when seeking grant funding and advocate for the system changes necessary to remove them.
When nonprofits thrive, communities thrive. And Grant Ready Kentucky really helps that thriving.
Our mission is to advance Kentucky by empowering communities with the capacity, confidence, and connections to turn local visions into lasting impact.
Our vision is a thriving Kentucky where every community, regardless of size or location, can access the resources needed for growth and innovation.
Our values we live by to achieve this:
Empowerment
From questions to confidence, we provide education and training for communities to build the capacity needed to navigate funding systems independently.
Progression
From stagnant to thriving, we help Kentucky communities advance through focused opportunities that contribute to long-term growth and prosperity.
Collaboration
From stuck to submit, we work alongside communities throughout their funding journey, providing consistent guidance at every step.
Support
From scattered to strategic, we provide personalized coaching and tailored support to help communities craft effective strategies to secure funding.
Approachability
From intimidating to welcoming, we provide trusted expertise and practical guidance that makes complex funding challenges feel manageable.
Modernization
From complex to simple, we provide innovative tools and streamlined support services that help communities effectively navigate grant systems.
Grant Ready Kentucky was created in response to a persistent gap in access to public and philanthropic funding. While meaningful opportunities exist, many communities across Kentucky face steep barriers such as complex applications and systems, limited staff capacity, and match requirements that make it difficult to compete. Grant Ready Kentucky is knocking down these barriers.
We provide expert training, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on support to help communities statewide become grant ready, develop competitive proposals, braid funding sources, and secure the investment needed to move from ideas to implementation. By combining on-demand expertise, modern technology tools, and bold policy solutions, we are modernizing Kentucky’s approach to public investment. Our work is unlocking transformative capital, fueling state-wide collaboration, and helping communities across the Commonwealth turn long-imagined projects into reality—especially in places that have historically been left behind.
We love Kentucky.
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