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

Explore 1,444 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 in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs, particularly those with a focus on science and science education. All funded programs must take place in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222279

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Programs in Education, the A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, public schools, museums, public radio and television, hospitals, and health and human service agencies in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222302

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies in multiple states to increase access to arts programming in rural and isolated communities. Funding is intended for arts activities in a wide range of arts disciplines. Programming...

GrantWatch ID#: 222365

Grants to USA Qualifying K-12 Charter, Public, and Tribal Schools for Initiatives to Improve E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying K-12 charter, public, and tribal schools for initiatives to improve environmental conditions in schools. Interested applicants must register to participate in a clean-air program prior to applying. Funding is intended for assessment, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 222371

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide meaningful support to the community by strategically investing in areas where the need is most urgent and where the positive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222382

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Ocean Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222455

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations to Support Young Adults and Children with Autism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and organizations to support those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Funding is intended to address the needs of young adults and children who are on the Spectrum by working with organizations and providing direct benefits. The funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222456

Grants to USA and International Organizational Entities for Conservation Projects Focused on A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International organizational entities for conservation projects focused on apes. Applicants must submit an initial funding concept prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for conservation projects, to decrease exploitation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222510

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Projects to Increase Public Participation in Democra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to increase public participation in democracy. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives addressing ballot measures, election access, voter education, and advocacy activities. General operating support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222752

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Firms, and Defense Contractors for Cybersecuri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

GrantWatch ID#: 222818

In-Kind Support to USA Small K-12 Publich School Districts to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA small K-12 public school districts to strengthen cybersecurity. This program is intended to provide school districts with the technology mechanisms they need in order to maintain confidential student data, avoid malicious attacks, and comply...

GrantWatch ID#: 222888

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Events and Programs Related to the Japanese Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and individuals for events and programs related to the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Funding is intended to support programs and events, whether one-time or multiple-time events, that showcase, teach about, and publicize the Japan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222905

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Grants to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio Nonprofits for Arts, Civic, Community, Education, and Hu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic and community, education, and human services. Grants wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 223134

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Emergency Preparedness Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit fire service organizations and government agencies for emergency preparedness training activities. The purpose of funding is to enhance the abilities of these organizations to respond to fires through extensive pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223135

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Individuals with Visual Impairments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of individuals with visual impairments. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that promote independence and foster professional and academic success for individuals with blindness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223542

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Communities in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit communities in need. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: special needs, military, education, at-risk youth, and faith-based organizations. The funding source is d...

GrantWatch ID#: 223956

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Corporate Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Sports and Cultural...

Deadline: Ongoing

Corporate sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sports and cultural programming and events. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to support events that have national or province-wide appeal and offer tangible benefits such as hostin...

GrantWatch ID#: 224473

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations for Assistance in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting humanitarian aid. The purpose of the program is to assist humanitarian missions, including the transportation of live animals, by offering waivers...

GrantWatch ID#: 224474

In-Kind Services to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Transport Suppl...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to USA, Canada, and International registered charitable organizations for assistance in transporting materials and supplies related to humanitarian relief efforts. The program provides free or discounted air transportation to organizations for car...

GrantWatch ID#: 224479

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

Grants to USA Organizers, Education Groups, and Trainers to Benefit Riders and Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizers, education groups, and trainers to benefit riders and horses. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for riders to learn important skills, as well as information about conditioning and fitness. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 224906

Grants to Nonprofit National Park Organizations for Innovative Park Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to nonprofit national park organizations for innovative park improvement projects. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects spanning early-stage concepts through fully developed projects ready for implementation. The purpose of funding is to impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225103

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to Kentucky Organizations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available for a variety of enduring projects that benefit large groups. Eligible uses of funds include emergency health needs, children's needs, youth programs, substance a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225407

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Activist Groups to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations and activist groups to respond to unexpected risks. Funding is intended for women, trans, and non-binary activists so they can nurture feminist movements that are creating a more just...

GrantWatch ID#: 225594

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Fundrais...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations valued at up to $1,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for fundraiser and banquet giveaways. Eligible applicants must have their mission aligned with the Funder's values: supporting military and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225878

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Institutions for Community Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for community initiatives in the vicinity of the Funder's retail venues. Applicants must support the values of connecting audiences to the outdoors and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 225884

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Children's Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for children's education programs. Funding is intended for seeding programs and existing programs in the areas of communication, environment, and STEM. Eligible projects are impactful for children, with prefer...

GrantWatch ID#: 226369

Grants to USA Organizations for Tennis Center Advocacy, Technical Services, and Business Devel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for tennis center advocacy, technical services, and business development. Applicants must file for requisite membership and must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, the construction and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226419

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase the Housing Available to Meet Specific Workforce Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community entities to increase the housing available to meet specific workforce needs. Funding is intended for the development, construction, and/or acquisition of appropriate housing to meet the needs of the workforce ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226636

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit animals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the animal welfare ecosystem by assisting grassroots organizations that help ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 226698

Grants to USA United Methodist Churches for Migrant and Refugee Ministry Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA United Methodist Churches for migrant and refugee ministry programs. Funding is intended to support community-based service activities that assist migrants and refugees and strengthen outreach to vulnerable populations. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 226745

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Plant Genome Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...

GrantWatch ID#: 226829

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Innovative Evolution-Based Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for evolutionary research on complex living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that combines evolutionary an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226830

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Fundamental Biological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit education and research organizations, and IHEs, for fundamental biological research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects focused on cell b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226975

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutions, and Nonprofits for Research Projects on Systems Bio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for research projects on systems biology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research in molecular and cellular biolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226976

Grants to USA Research Institutions, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Genetics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for genetics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects related to genetics, epigenetics, and gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 226977

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Organizations for Biomolecular Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research laboratories for biomolecular research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Projects should include b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226979
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Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

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