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Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of healthcare access, financial stability, scho

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enhance the environment in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for research projects and educational activities that improve the quality of the n

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and churches to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support bo

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community and economic prosperity, education and wo

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Kentucky institutions of higher education for research related to science and technology. Funding is intended to develop faculty-directed infrastructure that will support research projects aimed at promoting technolo

Grants to Kentucky businesses to renovate and improve park facilities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the construction and design of park features, play areas, and furnishings. Eligible applicants must have experience in working with aquatic facilities. The p

Loans of up to $6,000 to Kentucky small businesses for exterior improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for renovations to commercial structures, including upgrading windows,

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve facilities, technology, and equipment. Applicants must submit a third-party audit with their application. Funding is intended to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, profita

Grants to Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for educational events and projects. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs, to purchase supplies and equipment, and to build organizational capacity. A

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky fire departments to increase the capacity to serve rural communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to improve fire protection in local communities and to assist communities negatively impacted by tornadoes and floods. Grant

Grants to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of state-grown agricultural products. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced ingredi

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforce. The