Grants in Kentucky: 40+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Kentucky can access federal grants open to all states, Kentucky-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Kentucky nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

40+

Grants Available

$20.1M

Total Funding Tracked

$840K

Average Award

KY

State

Top Funding Categories in Kentucky

philanthropygeneraleducationcommunity_developmentreligion

Active Grants in Kentucky

Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Paducah, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $19,901,171 in grants. Total assets: $436,642,374. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Miramar Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Miramar Charitable Foundation

Miramar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Ft Mitchell, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $741,341,188 in grants. Total assets: $9,432,424. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Humana Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Humana Foundation Inc

Humana Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,315,324 in grants. Total assets: $417,568,551. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation — Grants Program
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Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation

Carol Ann And Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Covington, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,350,000 in grants. Total assets: $276,171,000. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Adam R Scripps Foundation — Grants Program
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Adam R Scripps Foundation

Adam R Scripps Foundation is a private foundation based in Ft Mitchell, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $27,009,336 in grants. Total assets: $733,976,143. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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James Graham Brown Foundation Inc

James Graham Brown Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,929,512 in grants. Total assets: $366,389,366. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Tornado Relief Efforts
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Walmart

Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation support impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri following severe storms, committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas.

Up to $750KRolling deadline
W L Lyons Brown Foundation — Grants Program
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W L Lyons Brown Foundation

W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,684,152 in grants. Total assets: $187,393. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Yung Family Foundation The — Grants Program
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Yung Family Foundation The

Yung Family Foundation The is a private foundation based in Crestview Hls, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,911,300 in grants. Total assets: $9,543,086. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation Inc

W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,386,125 in grants. Total assets: $36,709,037. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hacet Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Hacet Foundation Inc

Hacet Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Prospect, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,324,840 in grants. Total assets: $4,028,096. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Indigo Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Indigo Foundation Inc

Indigo Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,733,333 in grants. Total assets: $31,232,825. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Scripps Family Fund For Education And The Arts — Grants Program
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Scripps Family Fund For Education And The Arts

Scripps Family Fund For Education And The Arts is a private foundation based in Ft Mitchell, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,841,031 in grants. Total assets: $18,367,659. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation — Grants Program
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William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation

William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,075,000 in grants. Total assets: $158,871,676. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Access Ventures Inc — Grants Program
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Access Ventures Inc

Access Ventures Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,127,928 in grants. Total assets: $36,808,972. Primary focus area: community development. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
R C Durr Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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R C Durr Foundation Inc

R C Durr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Crescent Spgs, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,869,645 in grants. Total assets: $83,776,120. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Carson Myre Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Carson Myre Charitable Foundation

Carson Myre Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Paducah, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,075,600 in grants. Total assets: $59,182,239. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
James A And Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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James A And Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc

James A And Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,442,279 in grants. Total assets: $36,502,149. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc

Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,698,236 in grants. Total assets: $39,585,568. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Gheens Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Gheens Foundation Inc

Gheens Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $5,822,918 in grants. Total assets: $155,890,260. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc

J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madisonville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,344,224 in grants. Total assets: $43,484,345. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
James Graham Brown Foundation
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James Graham Brown Foundation

Louisville

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation Inc

Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $425,000 in grants. Total assets: $53,839,712. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church — Grants Program
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Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church

Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church is a private foundation based in Verona, KY. In 2023, the foundation distributed $629,513 in grants. Total assets: $21,071,433. Primary focus area: religion. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $100KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Kentucky Grants

What types of grants are available in Kentucky?

Kentucky organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Kentucky-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Kentucky to apply for state grants?

For most Kentucky state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Kentucky and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Kentucky state grant opportunities?

Kentucky state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Kentucky grants?

Kentucky state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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