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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

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical support to Kentucky rural fire departments in eligible communities for assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Funding is intended to help volunteer fire departments in communities with a population of fewer than 10,000

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public entities to promote community health in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals that involve a collaborative effort with other partners. Eligible organ

Grants to Kentucky organizations and agencies for projects that benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. In the past, grants have been awarded to a local elementary school, a community health clinic, a food pantry, an organization that addresses h

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses and programs in the areas of arts and culture, social services, education, alcohol abuse, environment, and conservati

Grants to Kentucky homeowner, neighborhood, and community associations in eligible locations for projects and programs related to stormwater and water quality. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including stream bank restoration, rain gardens, rain barrels,

Grants of up to $40,000 to Kentucky nonprofits, corporations, government entities, associations, and property owners and tenants for educational programming focused on improving water quality in eligible regions. Eligible projects include workshops, educational gardens,