160 Kentucky Community Economic Development Grants

160 Community and Economic Development Grants for Kentucky

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Housing Development AI and Robotics Demonstration P...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and institutions of higher education for demonstration projects to assess how the deployment of AI technologies and robotics can impact housing development. Applicants are advised that the require...

GrantWatch ID#: 229790
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Housing Options for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 164899
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Social Welfare Pro...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...

GrantWatch ID#: 204419
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Implement the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to implement and expand the use of artificial intelligence in local communities. The purpose of the program is to assist organizations in their work on behalf of the community to increase AI public understanding...

GrantWatch ID#: 224071
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Strengthen U...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals for programs to strengthen U.S. ties in eligible regions of the Pacific. Applicants are adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 228877
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Business Organizations for Economic De...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and business organizations to work collaboratively to promote local economic development. The purpose of funding is to support educational programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229365
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Grants to USA States and Entities for Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA and territories states, planning organizations, and tribal governments for local and national transportation infrastructure initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of the program is to increase accessible, safe p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230091
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Grants to USA Land Management Agencies and Tribes for Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA Federal land management agencies and Tribes for transportation infrastructure improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of state, county, or local gove...

GrantWatch ID#: 205287
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Grants to USA Indian Tribes to Develop and Regulate Energy Resources

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA Tribal Energy Development Organizations and Indian Tribes to develop and regulate energy resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the development of a legal framework to regulate Tribal energy resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230014
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329
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In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Build Coalitions that will Improve Banking A...

Deadline: 07/17/26

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build coalitions that will improve banking access. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a learning cohort and will receive technical assistance to build a successful coalit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217066

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Progra...

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 227216

Cooperative Agreements to USA and Israel Entities to Strengthen International Ties

Deadline: 07/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions to strengthen ties between the two countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 214688

Grants to USA State Governments to Improve Recreational Boating Facilities

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments for projects to improve recreational boating facilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to operate, renovate, construct, and maintain was...

GrantWatch ID#: 216907

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Workforce Development Projects Benefi...

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, regional organizations, and tribal governments in eligible areas for workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 186036

Grants to USA Federally Insured Depository Institutions for Small Dollar Loan Programs

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for small dollar loan programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand access to banking services for people who are not currently...

GrantWatch ID#: 230862

Grants to USA Federally Insured Depository Institutions to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for programs that promote economic development in distressed communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible activities include financing and inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 134613

Grants to USA Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and IHEs to Encourage Business Development

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA tribal governments, tribal organizations, and IHEs for programs to encourage business development amongst Native American populations. Applicants are advised are required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 203748

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Water Quality Infras...

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofits, corporations, government entities, associations, and property owners and tenants for projects to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the relevant agency prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 219122

Grants to USA Private Transportation Operators for Security Projects

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA private transportation operators to protect surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and increase the resilience of transit infrastructure. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230505

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs to Improve K-14 Agricultural Science Education

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and IHEs to improve K-14 science education to prepare students for the agricultural workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180249

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded projects that address the cultural, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Competitive Technological Research

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229620

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Develop Scientific Instrumentation

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229621

Grants to Kentucky Restaurants, Food Distributors, and Other Food Services to Reimburse Food P...

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 183483

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations and agencies for a wide range of community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must watch a training video prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local re...

GrantWatch ID#: 190335

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and initiatives to develop local communities. Areas of focus include strengthening small businesses, building career pathways, economic mobility, education, and disaster relief. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 193389

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Grant to a Kentucky Nonprofit or Agency for Programs to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grant to a Kentucky nonprofit organization or government agency for activities that benefit women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to develop new programs or expand or modify existing programs. Projects should improve the quality of life for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174402

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers, Nonprofits, and Collectives to Expand Agriculture W...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky agricultural producers, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to expand agriculture within the state. Priority funding will be given to BIPOC, female, limited-resource, and small acreage farmers as well as farmers located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181249

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers to Attend Training Activities and Events

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky agricultural producers for training and educational opportunities. Funding is intended for costs associated with attending conferences and workshops. Funding may also be requested for relevant books. Special consideration will be m...

GrantWatch ID#: 183132

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Local Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and civic organizations for projects and services that improve neighborhoods in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support both long-term and short-term initiatives that inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 190447

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Educational Initiatives in Communities Served by the Fundi...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221051

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Join a Research Competition

Deadline: 08/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively i...

GrantWatch ID#: 222194

Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210894

Grants to USA Tribes to Implement Plans that Foster Tourism and Economic Development

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...

GrantWatch ID#: 197657

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Cooperatives to Enhance Beef Processing

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201901

Grants to USA Farmers to Encourage the Development of Specialty Crops

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229755

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 08/10/26 Conference Date: 07/22/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Leadership Training Program

Deadline: 08/14/26

Opportunity for USA individuals in eligible locations to participate in an executive leadership training program. The program offers business and community leaders an opportunity to network, enhance their knowledge, and develop skills, tools, and strategies to ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 183806

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits and State Agencies for Overseas Marketing Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230110

Grants to USA Agricultural Trade Nonprofits to Facilitate the Export of US Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 230129

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160