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.

2023 EDA Funding

Government Grants

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced grant funding allocations for FY 2023, including some exciting new programs authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. See within for more details.

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2023 EDA Funding

Government Grants

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced grant funding allocations for FY 2023, including some exciting new programs authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. See within for more details.

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EDA 2023 Disaster Supplemental Funding

Government Funding

New Notice of Funding Opportunity for Regions Impacted by Natural Disasters. The awards made under this NOFO are designed to address economic challenges in those areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster has been issued.

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Up to $30,000,000
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EDA 2023 Disaster Supplemental Funding

Government Funding

New Notice of Funding Opportunity for Regions Impacted by Natural Disasters. The awards made under this NOFO are designed to address economic challenges in those areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster has been issued.

Date:
Dates:
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Cost:
Up to $30,000,000
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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 5 Grant Funding Opportunity

Government Grant

The WORC Initiative announces availability of $44M in grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships.

Deadline:
Jun 13, 2023
Amount:
$150,000 - $1.5M
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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 5 Grant Funding Opportunity

Government Grant

The WORC Initiative announces availability of $44M in grant funds to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships.

Date:
Jun 13, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
$150,000 - $1.5M
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Location:

USDA Community Connect Grant Program Applications Due June 20

Government Grant

The Community Connect Grant Program offers financial assistance to provide broadband service to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband service does not exist.

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Jun 20, 2023
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USDA Community Connect Grant Program Applications Due June 20

Government Grant

The Community Connect Grant Program offers financial assistance to provide broadband service to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband service does not exist.

Date:
Jun 20, 2023
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Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations National Endowment for the Humanities

Government Grant

The Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations program supports small and mid-sized museums and cultural organizations in the creation of public humanities programming and strengthens their capacity to develop such programming.

Deadline:
Jun 28, 2023
Amount:
Up to $25,000
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Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations National Endowment for the Humanities

Government Grant

The Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations program supports small and mid-sized museums and cultural organizations in the creation of public humanities programming and strengthens their capacity to develop such programming.

Date:
Jun 28, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
Up to $25,000
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Location:

Murray Academy for Nonprofit Development and Leadership

Paid Nonprofit Leadership Training

Nonprofit leaders apply by June 30th for this leadership training and networking program consisting of eight monthly seminars. Graduates will receive the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and CEU credit.

Deadline:
Jun 30, 2023
Amount:
$250
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Location:
Murray, KY

Murray Academy for Nonprofit Development and Leadership

Paid Nonprofit Leadership Training

Nonprofit leaders apply by June 30th for this leadership training and networking program consisting of eight monthly seminars. Graduates will receive the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and CEU credit.

Date:
Jun 30, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
$250
Assistance:
Location:
Murray, KY

Coal Communities Get Ready! Challenge - Deadline EXTENDED

Government Grant and Technical Assistance

This program will identify a cohort of 8-10 organizations that are building readiness to apply for and manage federal funds to receive 1) one-year grants of $150,000 and 2) customized technical assistance.

Deadline:
Jun 30, 2023
Amount:
$150,000
Assistance:
Customized Technical Assistance
Location:
Nation-wide

Coal Communities Get Ready! Challenge - Deadline EXTENDED

Government Grant and Technical Assistance

This program will identify a cohort of 8-10 organizations that are building readiness to apply for and manage federal funds to receive 1) one-year grants of $150,000 and 2) customized technical assistance.

Date:
Jun 30, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
$150,000
Assistance:
Customized Technical Assistance
Location:
Nation-wide

Hometown Grants - Summer Applications due 6/30

Private Foundation

The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Projects must benefit small towns with a population less than 50,000.

Deadline:
Jun 30, 2023
Amount:
Up to $50,000
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Hometown Grants - Summer Applications due 6/30

Private Foundation

The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Projects must benefit small towns with a population less than 50,000.

Date:
Jun 30, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
Up to $50,000
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Deadline Extension and Webinar - EPA EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program

Government Grant

The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) Program’s Request for Applications (RFA) has extended the application to June 30, 2023! A pre-application webinar will be held May 30th.

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Jun 30, 2023
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Deadline Extension and Webinar - EPA EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program

Government Grant

The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) Program’s Request for Applications (RFA) has extended the application to June 30, 2023! A pre-application webinar will be held May 30th.

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Jun 30, 2023
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PHEARLESS Initiative - Inaugural Cohort Call for Applicants

Private Grant - Public Health Leadership Cohort

PHEARLESS, which stands for the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy, is calling for applicants to it's first ever year long experiential learning program focused on regenerative leadership and collaboration in public health.

Deadline:
Jul 5, 2023
Amount:
$100,000
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PHEARLESS Initiative - Inaugural Cohort Call for Applicants

Private Grant - Public Health Leadership Cohort

PHEARLESS, which stands for the Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy, is calling for applicants to it's first ever year long experiential learning program focused on regenerative leadership and collaboration in public health.

Date:
Jul 5, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
$100,000
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Blight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in Kentucky

Free Webinar

If you’re interested in unlocking the potential of brownfields to attract new investments and drive economic growth in your community, or what resources are available to help you tackle your local brownfield challenges, register now.

Deadline:
Jul 12, 2023
Amount:
FREE
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Blight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in Kentucky

Free Webinar

If you’re interested in unlocking the potential of brownfields to attract new investments and drive economic growth in your community, or what resources are available to help you tackle your local brownfield challenges, register now.

Date:
Jul 12, 2023
Dates:
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Cost:
FREE
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Grants 101 & 201 Workshop with Melissa Vermillion in Munfordville, KY

Low Cost Event

Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to partner with SOAR, Hart County Chamber of Commerce and Hart County Fiscal Court to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop in Munfordville, Kentucky.

Deadline:
Amount:
$25.00
Assistance:
In-Person Grant Training
Location:
Munfordville, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop with Melissa Vermillion in Munfordville, KY

Low Cost Event

Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to partner with SOAR, Hart County Chamber of Commerce and Hart County Fiscal Court to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop in Munfordville, Kentucky.

Date:
Dates:
Jun 22
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Jun 23, 2023
Cost:
$25.00
Assistance:
In-Person Grant Training
Location:
Munfordville, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop with Melissa Vermillion in Somerset, KY

Low Cost Event

Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to partner with SOAR, SPEDA, and the Mountain Association to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop in Somerset, Kentucky.

Deadline:
Amount:
$25.00
Assistance:
In-Person Grant Training
Location:
Somerset, KY

Grants 101 & 201 Workshop with Melissa Vermillion in Somerset, KY

Low Cost Event

Grant Ready Kentucky is proud to partner with SOAR, SPEDA, and the Mountain Association to host a Grants 101 and 201 Workshop in Somerset, Kentucky.

Date:
Dates:
Jul 25
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Jul 26, 2023
Cost:
$25.00
Assistance:
In-Person Grant Training
Location:
Somerset, KY