Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund

Funding Opportunity

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded grant program that provides Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker funding throughout our Commonwealth to Local Workforce Development Boards, State Agencies, and Non-Profit 501(c)3 organizations that engage in the required/allowable WIOA activities. The Statewide Reserve Fund is authorized as part of the Federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) under 20 CFR 682.110 (b). The goal of the Statewide Reserve Fund is to promote innovative approaches to meeting the goals laid out in the WIOA State Plan and provides a mechanism to allow for statewide initiatives outside of the established Local Workforce Development Areas. ​

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Eligibility:

·      Local workforce development areas

·      State & quasi-governmental agencies

·      Non-profit organizations that provide workforce development activities and training 

Geographic Requirements: Kentucky

Timing:

Application Deadline: close of business (EST) on the 1st Wednesday of each month

·      Applications received after the deadline will be held for consideration the following month 

·      Review Team generally meets within 1-2 weeks of submission deadline

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Kentucky Statewide Reserve Fund

Funding Opportunity

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded grant program that provides Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker funding throughout our Commonwealth to Local Workforce Development Boards, State Agencies, and Non-Profit 501(c)3 organizations that engage in the required/allowable WIOA activities. The Statewide Reserve Fund is authorized as part of the Federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) under 20 CFR 682.110 (b). The goal of the Statewide Reserve Fund is to promote innovative approaches to meeting the goals laid out in the WIOA State Plan and provides a mechanism to allow for statewide initiatives outside of the established Local Workforce Development Areas. ​

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Date:
Time:
Cost:
Assistance:
Location:

Eligibility:

·      Local workforce development areas

·      State & quasi-governmental agencies

·      Non-profit organizations that provide workforce development activities and training 

Geographic Requirements: Kentucky

Cost Share / Match:

Timing:

Application Deadline: close of business (EST) on the 1st Wednesday of each month

·      Applications received after the deadline will be held for consideration the following month 

·      Review Team generally meets within 1-2 weeks of submission deadline

Featured Opportunities

HB- 9 Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is to be used for eligible recipients to support a local government’s non-federal match requirement when applying for a federal government grant program. Applications are now open and accepted on a rolling basis.

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Kentucky IWG Priority Communities

HB- 9 Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is to be used for eligible recipients to support a local government’s non-federal match requirement when applying for a federal government grant program. Applications are now open and accepted on a rolling basis.

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Kentucky IWG Priority Communities

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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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.

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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.

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While some grants have been significant in size, the median grant is $10,000 and the average grant is about $14,000.
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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:
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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.

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Varies by project need
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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.

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Varies by project need
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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.

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Funding and Direct TA
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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.

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Assistance:
Funding and Direct TA
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Muhlenberg County Community Grants Program

FELIX E MARTIN JR FOUNDATION INC

The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation provides competitive grants annually to support local organizations in Muhlenberg County.

Deadline:
Jan 15, 2024
Amount:
Grants of any amount will be considered. Grant applicants requesting in excess of $20,000 are likely to be considered outside of the Community Grants program and will likely require additional time for review and approval.
Assistance:
Location:
Muhlenberg County Kentucky

Muhlenberg County Community Grants Program

FELIX E MARTIN JR FOUNDATION INC

The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation provides competitive grants annually to support local organizations in Muhlenberg County.

Date:
Jan 15, 2024
Dates:
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Cost:
Grants of any amount will be considered. Grant applicants requesting in excess of $20,000 are likely to be considered outside of the Community Grants program and will likely require additional time for review and approval.
Assistance:
Location:
Muhlenberg County Kentucky