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Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,446 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Kentucky. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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1,446 grants found

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Improve Food-Relate...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 205030

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206934

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grants to USA Academic, Industry, and Research Entities for Science and Engineering Research P...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA academic, industry, and research entities for a wide range of science and engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 209146

Grants to USA and Armenia Entities for Projects to Benefit Armenian Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is for parks an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Registered Charities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities in eligible countries for activities to benefit local communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 213545

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help Communities Thrive and Grow

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help communities thrive and grow. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: handwashing, infant development, feminine hygiene, oral care, and creating healthy and clean places to live. Please ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216075

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Businesses, and Researchers for Long-Range Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 216100

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Music Projects Addressing Social Injustice and Inequity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 216489

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects in Handicrafts and the Applied Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects related to handicrafts and the applied arts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations, travel, teaching and study, community awareness, mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 218854

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Centers to Forge Connections

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational and nonprofit institutes to forge contacts between institutions focusing on mathematics and the theoretical basic physical sciences. Funding is intended to strengthen connections within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222010

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Arts-Based Projects and Scientific Res...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts-based projects and scientific research. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: art exhibitions, art preservation, art education, and general adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222240

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Folk Arts Infrastructure

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $30,000 to Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations, museums, libraries, arts presenters, and festival organizations to promote folk and traditional arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and expenses that st...

GrantWatch ID#: 222370

Grants to USA Youth-Serving Organizations and Schools to Support Rock Climbing

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222895

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to USA Christian Nonprofits Serving Under-Resourced Communities for Leadership Developm...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit Christian organizations serving under-resourced communities for programs to develop new organizational leadership. Funding is intended for expenses in the areas of capacity building, programmatic costs, and overhead. The key elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226462

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families in local communities. The Fou...

GrantWatch ID#: 227807

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local communities in eligible locations. In the past, funding has been used to support local schools, fire departments, and hunger relief programs. Eligible applicants are organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229616

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop High-Spe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230252

USA, Canada, and International Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Symposia Grants

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizing committees to conduct symposia on topics related to mathematics and theoretical physics. The purpose of the symposia is to bring together theoretical computer scientists, physicists, and mathematicians to meet an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231114

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs for Dental Laboratory Technology Education and Awareness

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying IHEs to advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology within the dental profession. Funding is intended for accredited institutions that have an existing dental laboratory technology program, as well as for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173249

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Support Health Conferences and Meetings

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for conferences and meetings related to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program encourages, but does...

GrantWatch ID#: 178599

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Research Capacity and Healthcare Outcomes

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote healthcare outcomes and clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 180287

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 and For-Profits for Projects to Improve Healthcare Decisions

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research support projects that lead to improved healthcare decisions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects that disseminat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183094

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 204161

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, IHE hospitals, and government agencies for programs to develop organizational capacity to conduct research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 204944

Grants to USA Individuals and Music Organizations for Music-Related Projects and Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to USA and Canada IHEs to Support the Establishment and Expansion of Risk Management an...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada universities and colleges to support risk management and insurance programs at their institutions. Funding is intended to assist IHEs in the establishment of new programs as well as in the expansion of currently existing programs that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212394

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Planning, Execution, and Outcomes

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve organizational planning, execution, and outcomes. Grant recipients will receive access to strategic planning tools, AI-powered stakeholder interview surveys, implementation support, consulting services, lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 215627

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Health of Therapy Horses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to improve the health of horses being used for therapy purposes. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to identify best practices to ensure the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to Create or Expand Protected or Conserved Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs to create or expand protected or conserved areas. Eligible areas are tropical and sub-tropical forests and habitats that are not currently protected. Executed projects must create legal protection for currently unprote...

GrantWatch ID#: 221443

Grants to USA Postdoctoral Researchers Affiliated with Research Institutions for Life Sciences...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and universities for life sciences research projects. Funding is intended for basic biological research in a wide range of categories. Applicants may be awarded to non-US citize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223136

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Postsecondary Institutions to Encourage the Pursuit of...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $9,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and postsecondary institutions for initiatives to encourage the pursuit of legal careers among individuals facing barriers to education and resources. Funding is intended for outreach activities, imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Churches and Faith-Based Organizations to ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying churches and faith-based organizations for projects to increase access to clean water sources in needy communities. Funding is intended for projects to install filtration systems, install or repair wells, and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 227500

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.