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:
Funding
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

EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

Government Grant - Federal

Funding will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.

Deadline
Amount
Up to $50,000,000
Assistance
Grant
Location

EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

Government Grant - Federal

Funding will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Up to $50,000,000
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Deadline
Amount
$35,000 average award
Assistance
Grant
Location

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
$35,000 average award
Assistance:
Grant
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.

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Amount
Assistance
Grant Match
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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.

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Grant Match
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AKC Pet Disaster Relief Mobile Units

Private Foundation

AKC Pet Disaster Relief helps local Emergency Management Teams provide emergency pet sheltering in preparation for, or in response to, a disaster! They help coordinate funds to donate a mobile AKC Pet Disaster Relief Unit to communities in need.

Deadline
Amount
Partial value of relief mobile unit - roughly $10,000
Assistance
In-kind - donation of pet disaster relief mobile units
Location

AKC Pet Disaster Relief Mobile Units

Private Foundation

AKC Pet Disaster Relief helps local Emergency Management Teams provide emergency pet sheltering in preparation for, or in response to, a disaster! They help coordinate funds to donate a mobile AKC Pet Disaster Relief Unit to communities in need.

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Cost:
Partial value of relief mobile unit - roughly $10,000
Assistance:
In-kind - donation of pet disaster relief mobile units
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The Folke H. Peterson Foundation

The mission of the Folke H. Peterson Foundation is to prevent cruelty to animals and to benefit and improve the quality of life for animals.

Deadline
Amount
$5,000 - $20,000
Assistance
Grant
Location

The Folke H. Peterson Foundation

The mission of the Folke H. Peterson Foundation is to prevent cruelty to animals and to benefit and improve the quality of life for animals.

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Cost:
$5,000 - $20,000
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Grant
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South Arts Cross-Sector Impact Grants: Art & Health and Wellness

South Arts’ mission is advancing Southern vitality through the arts, and this program addresses a strategic goal to cultivate and strengthen deep, cross-sector partnerships that are artist and community centered. This year's focus is The Arts & Health and Wellness.

Deadline
Amount
Minimum $5,000; Maximum $15,000 (dependent upon funding)
Assistance
Grant
Location

South Arts Cross-Sector Impact Grants: Art & Health and Wellness

South Arts’ mission is advancing Southern vitality through the arts, and this program addresses a strategic goal to cultivate and strengthen deep, cross-sector partnerships that are artist and community centered. This year's focus is The Arts & Health and Wellness.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Minimum $5,000; Maximum $15,000 (dependent upon funding)
Assistance:
Grant
Location: