123 Kentucky Community Economic Development Grants

123 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 Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Co...

Deadline: 11/17/25

Grants to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161630

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Development Programs

Deadline: 11/30/25

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 applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 193389

Grants and In-Kind Support to Kentucky Small Businesses in Eligible Regions to Promote Growth ...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Kentucky small businesses in eligible regions to promote growth and development. Funding is intended to support the implementation of a strategic growth plan, enabling the organization to achieve its long-term objectives, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205924

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit youth in the funding source's service region. Funding is intended to support applicants addressing the following focus areas: youth development, creating safe spaces to play and learn, helping to build...

GrantWatch ID#: 214121

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

Deadline: 12/01/25

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 food-...

GrantWatch ID#: 181249

Grants to Kentucky Agricultural Producers to Attend Training Activities and Events

Deadline: 12/01/25

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 made f...

GrantWatch ID#: 183132

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Start-Up Operating Costs Associated with Opening a Charter School

Deadline: 12/04/25 Conference Date: 11/21/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217527

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 12/05/25

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

Grants to Kentucky Community Groups for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/08/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky community groups and resident-led neighborhood associations for projects that enhance neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the physical appearance o...

GrantWatch ID#: 193549

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Success in the Digita...

Deadline: 12/10/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 203285

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Present Solutions to Glob...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

GrantWatch ID#: 165282

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Projects to Improve Local Waste Management Systems

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants to USA Tribal governments for projects to improve local waste management systems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to improve local recycling programs, post-consumer mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 223910

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurs for Vent...

Deadline: 12/14/25

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

GrantWatch ID#: 160904

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 and in-kind support to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Grants to USA Small Credit Unions to Improve Services

Deadline: 12/16/25

Grants to USA and territories small credit unions to improve their ability to serve their clientele. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help credit unions build capacity, moder...

GrantWatch ID#: 195488

Grants to Kentucky Farms to Improve Facilities and Equipment

Deadline: 12/19/25

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, profit...

GrantWatch ID#: 183657

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Areas

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support programs that eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended to assist commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 162946

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Arts, Education, Human Needs, and Land Projects

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs in the focus areas of arts, education, human needs, and land. While regional projects are supported, the Foundation primarily supports initiatives in the local comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221997

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

Deadline: 01/10/26

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 with lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221051

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Professionals for Training on Envir...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Fellowships of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservation professionals to attend a one-month training program in the US. The program curriculum will be taught by a faculty of international experts who will work with fellows to explore new methods of employi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177376

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions to the Field of Economics

Deadline: 01/14/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of economics. The program recognizes an individual for significant achievements in the field through the development of new modes of analysis or new knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 163156

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to market events that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including media, studies, events, and festivals. Projects must attract out-of-town visitors and promote overnight sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 181403

Grants to USA Tribes and Housing Entities to Promote Affordable Housing in Indian Communities

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and housing entities to promote affordable and safe housing on Indian reservations and other Indian areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is primarily intended to benefit low-in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198271

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 01/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Com...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, public schools, school districts, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to support both...

GrantWatch ID#: 180536

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Groups in Multiple States to Plant Public Gardens

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $800 to USA schools, parks, gardening and conservation groups, businesses, government agencies, and other entities in multiple states to plant public gardens. Applicants must be located in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee,...

GrantWatch ID#: 178606

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline: 01/23/26

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 environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to British Columbia Resident Groups in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Pro...

Deadline: 01/26/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia resident groups in eligible locations for community improvement projects. An eligibility screening is required prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance local neighborhoods and foster neighborhood pride. Focus areas in...

GrantWatch ID#: 179846

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 01/26/26

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 and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Innovative and Impactful Ideas Addressing Barriers to Ho...

Deadline: 01/29/26 LOI Date: 12/17/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative and impactful ideas that address barriers to homeownership. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for solutions that will increase homeownership.

GrantWatch ID#: 224492

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

Deadline: 01/31/26

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 ingred...

GrantWatch ID#: 176326

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

Deadline: 01/31/26

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 to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Groups to Improve Local Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 include, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190447

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 204738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Loans to Kentucky Small Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/06/26 LOI Date: 01/23/26

Loans of up to $10,000 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199396

Grants to Kentucky Small Businesses for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible locations for rental assistance. Funding is intended to promote small business growth and develop job opportunities. Eligible applicants may be new enterprises or existing ones that are undergoing a substant...

GrantWatch ID#: 222627

Loans to Kentucky Small Businesses for Electric Signage

Deadline: 02/06/26 LOI Date: 01/23/26

Loans of up to $10,000 to Kentucky small businesses in eligible locations for electronic signage. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the restoration or installation of historic projection signs. The purpose of funding is to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 222628

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

Deadline: 02/15/26

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 educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 03/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778