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

Explore 1,437 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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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits for Community Engagement

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225479

Grants to USA Academic Anesthesiology Departments to Host Student Researchers

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA academic anesthesiology departments to host medical students in summer research experiences. Funding is intended to support high-quality anesthesiology research and training environments that provide students with research opportunities, mentorship, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229980

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Career Projects to Benefit Youth and Veterans with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit youth, young adults, and veterans with disabilities. Projects should help individuals with disabilities acquire the skills necessary for successful career development and help maximize their potential a...

GrantWatch ID#: 154938

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Artists and Scholars to Complete Projects Related to Arts and Cu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA and territories early mid-career artists and scholars for independent projects related to arts, architecture, and culture. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works and are frequently used to supplement sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162919

Grants to USA IHE Science Departments for Equipment Purchases to Enhance Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA science departments of small colleges and universities for equipment to enhance the quality of undergraduate science education. Eligible purchases include scientific equipment and instruments, library materials, and audio-visual and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164303

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for the Beautification of Public Spaces

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

GrantWatch ID#: 167091

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 179989

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180281

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

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, education, alcohol abuse, environment, and conservation. Priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180321

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Musical Performances

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, theater companies, educational organizations, and individuals for musical performances and projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of expenses related to performances, research, and publicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181056

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects to Enhance the Well Being of Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct applied research projects that have direct and immediate implications on the older adult population, ages 65 and older. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 192501

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Professional Training and Education Projects for Those Working wi...

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional training and education projects that significantly focus on staff and personnel working with seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192502

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Healthcare for Disadvantaged Women

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthcare for disadvantaged women. Funding is intended for activities related to reproductive rights. The purpose of the program is to educate women regarding their reproductive health options. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 209650

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Tennessee and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community health in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. All funded projects must positively impact health in the Foundation's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 224091

Grants to USA and Netherlands Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming and Exc...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226244

Prizes for USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Environmental Research

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scientists to compete for prizes for research addressing ecological and environmental challenges worldwide. Applicants must submit their research papers to their nation's nominating body. The purpose of the competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 228741

Grants to USA IHEs to Support Learning Programs in Japan for College Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs to support learning programs in Japan for college students. The purpose of the program is to bring students pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees to Japan to benefit from an experiential learning opportunity while gaining an under...

GrantWatch ID#: 229913

Grants to USA Nonprofit IHEs to Host Research Faculty from Japan-Based IHEs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit IHEs and consortia of IHEs to host faculty members from Japan-based IHEs. Qualifying visiting professors have a doctorate in the humanities, social sciences, or related field and conduct research studies on topics directly...

GrantWatch ID#: 229915

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Nutrition and Food-Related Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for nutrition and food-related programs. Funding is intended for the advancement of the culinary arts, furthering nutrition education, and increasing access to healthy food. The goal of this program is to educate communities o...

GrantWatch ID#: 230019

Grants USA and Canada Teams of Mathematics Teachers for Math Education Research Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teams of PK-12 mathematics teachers and post-secondary math educators for collaborative math education research projects in the classroom. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231151

Grants to USA and Canada High School Math Teachers to Develop Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada high school mathematics teachers to develop curriculum that connects math instruction to other disciplines. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for the development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231152

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Develop Math Lessons for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada teachers to develop lessons that teach math concepts to students with disabilities in grades 2-8. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231153

Grants to USA and Canada Teams of Teachers to Create Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada teams of elementary and post-secondary teachers to create and edit mathematics teaching materials. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for collaborative curriculum developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231154

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers and Math Coaches for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA and Canada elementary school teachers, math teachers, and math coaches for professional development opportunities in mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 231155

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada PK-6 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231156

Grants to USA and Canada Teachers to Improve Math Outcomes for Underachieving High School Stud...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-12 classroom teachers and teams of teachers to develop mathematics curriculum that improves outcomes for underachieving students. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. This grant s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231157

Grants to USA and Canada Schools to Improve Math Education for Multilingual Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada schools for professional development to improve mathematics education for multilingual students in grades PK-12. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for projects to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231158

Grants to USA and Canada PK-8 Teachers to Develop Geometry Lessons

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-8 school teachers to develop geometry lessons. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant is to develop activities that demonstrate the application of geometry in al...

GrantWatch ID#: 231159

Scholarships to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231160

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231161

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231162

Grants to USA and Canada Educator Teams for College Math Preparatory Classes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada teams of high school math teachers and IHE educators for college preparatory classes in mathematics. At least one team member must be a member of the funding source's organization. The programs must be designed to assist st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231163

Grants to USA and Canada PK-12 School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teachers, administrators, and coaches at PK-12 schools for professional development related to teaching math. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for educational programming ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231164

Grants to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231165

Grants to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Math Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231167

Grants to USA and Canada High School Staff for Professional Development in Math Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada high school staff for professional development related to teaching mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for programs that improve teacher competence and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231168

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Housing-Related Educational Outreach Programs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational outreach programs to combat housing discrimination. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the planning and...

GrantWatch ID#: 160250

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Enforce Fair Housing Practices

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities to enforce fair housing practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects to address fair housing inquiries and complaints,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171997

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and the Environment

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579
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