Bishop Charitable Fund Grant

Bishop Charitable Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Kentucky Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: June 30, 2025

Summary

The Bishop Charitable Fund Grant, offered by the Central Kentucky Community Foundation, aims to support organizations that assist low-income individuals in Washington County. This initiative seeks to enhance community welfare by funding nonprofits that align with CKCF's mission. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) exempt organizations in good standing with the IRS and have at least one year of operational history in the region. This grant reflects a commitment to fostering local resources and addressing community challenges.

Overview

About CKCF strives to enhance communities by uniting people and investing resources through philanthropy. We are committed to building philanthropic resources that will enrich the lives of people who live in our nine-county region encompassing Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington counties. One of the ways we carry out this work is through a meaningful and impactful grants program. The nonprofit organizations serving our communities provide vital services and opportunities making this a great place to call home. Our nonprofits work to help fulfill their mission and bring new opportunities to our community, but serving a growing region comes with challenges. To meet the ever-changing needs of our community, CKCF’s Granted program offers funding opportunities to our local nonprofits. Bishop Charitable Fund The Bishop Charitable Fund provides support to organizations assisting low-income people in Washington County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. General EligibilityApplicant organizations must be exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) and classified in Section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations must be in good standing with the IRS and the Kentucky Attorney General as required by law.Applicant organizations should have missions that align with CKCF.Organizations must have a minimum of one full year of operations in the CKCF region with supporting records.Organizations should follow best practices in nonprofit governance and management.Religious entities, including churches, congregations, and other houses of worship and/or faith-based organizations, whose core functions/operations promote a specific religious doctrine or are restricted to members of a particular faith, may apply for funding to support charitable service programs and community-based services, but may not apply for religious programming.