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

Upcoming - Bank of America Economic Mobility Grant

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant

Bank of America Foundation will issue an RFP in May for their Economic Mobility Grant focused on community needs. Projects may include affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, or small business resiliency.

Deadline
Jun 21, 2024
Amount
$5,000-$50,000
Assistance
Location

Upcoming - Bank of America Economic Mobility Grant

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant

Bank of America Foundation will issue an RFP in May for their Economic Mobility Grant focused on community needs. Projects may include affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, or small business resiliency.

Date:
Jun 21, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
$5,000-$50,000
Assistance:
Location

Truist Foundation Grant

Truist Foundation

The Truist Foundation supports communities by investing in innovative nonprofits that align with the following areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. 

Deadline
Jul 31, 2024
Amount
Minimum $5,000
Assistance
Location

Truist Foundation Grant

Truist Foundation

The Truist Foundation supports communities by investing in innovative nonprofits that align with the following areas of focus: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. 

Date:
Jul 31, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
Minimum $5,000
Assistance:
Location

Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky - October Deadline

State in partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky supports the preservation of historic buildings, communities and landscapes in the state of Kentucky.

Deadline
Oct 1, 2024
Amount
$2,500 - $10,000
Assistance
Location

Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky - October Deadline

State in partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation

The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky supports the preservation of historic buildings, communities and landscapes in the state of Kentucky.

Date:
Oct 1, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
$2,500 - $10,000
Assistance:
Location

Rural Changemaker Grant - Nov 2024

Interact For Health Grant

The Rural Changemaker RFP provides strategic funding that enhances and supports grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges and inequalities related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health.

Deadline
Nov 4, 2024
Amount
$10,000 - $100,000
Assistance
Location

Rural Changemaker Grant - Nov 2024

Interact For Health Grant

The Rural Changemaker RFP provides strategic funding that enhances and supports grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges and inequalities related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health.

Date:
Nov 4, 2024
Dates
-
Cost
$10,000 - $100,000
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.

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

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!

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

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: Paducah

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 only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance
Location
Emerging Technology Center, Paducah, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Paducah

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
Oct 2
-
Oct 3, 2024
Cost
KNN Members: $50 both days; $30 one day only | Potential Members: $80 both days; $45 one day only
Assistance:
Location
Emerging Technology Center, Paducah, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Pikeville

Grant Ready Kentucky & SOAR 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
$25
Assistance
Location
Pikeville, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop: Pikeville

Grant Ready Kentucky & SOAR 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
Oct 15
-
Oct 16, 2024
Cost
$25
Assistance:
Location
Pikeville, KY