How much funding does Bluegrass Bartenders Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Bluegrass Bartenders Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Bluegrass Bartenders Fund offered?

Bluegrass Bartenders Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Bluegrass Bartenders Fund

Lee Initiative Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants Human & Social Service Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Spirit industry professionals
Employees at locally owned independent businesses in Louisville Metro area
Hospitality professionals in need of hardship relief
Mission: Building a safety net for hospitality workers who are the backbone of Louisville's food and beverage scene

Overview

A hardship relief initiative designed to provide immediate, tangible assistance to spirit industry professionals employed at locally owned independent businesses in the Louisville Metro area.

Geographic Scope: Louisville Metro area, Kentucky

Administration: Administered by The LEE Initiative and APRON Inc.

Focus Areas:

Relief and assistance for hospitality professionals
Spirit industry workers (bartenders and related professionals)

What They Fund:
Coverage of essential living expenses including:

Rent
Utilities
Childcare
Medical bills

Eligibility:

Spirit industry professionals
Employees at locally owned independent businesses in Louisville Metro area
Hospitality professionals in need of hardship relief

Mission: Building a safety net for hospitality workers who are the backbone of Louisville's food and beverage scene

How to Apply

Application Process

Apply Now: Link provided on program page
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What Lee Initiative Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 45
Total given: $2.34M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $20K–$1.46M

By dollars: District of Columbia 63%, Louisiana 4%, Georgia 4%. Top recipient cities: New Orleans, LA; Washington, DC; Milwaukee, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
98% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.