CFSKY: Community Foundation Grants

CFSKY: Community Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky supports philanthropic initiatives aiming to enhance community welfare through grants. Focused on lasting impact, the foundation funds projects in five key areas: education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, and beautification. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations within the BRADD area of Kentucky. The foundation prioritizes projects that address community needs while excluding funding for individuals, capital campaigns, endowments, and general operating expenses.

Overview

The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky, Inc. (the Foundation) exists to build a better area in which all of its citizens can enjoy life—work, play and retirement. The Foundation has been established to encourage philanthropic giving by providing a common source for contributions to charity and other community concerns. The Foundation prefers to fund programs/projects that address community needs and have lasting value. The goal is to leave a legacy upon which future generations of citizens of South Central Kentucky can establish an even finer community. Elements We Support in Our Communities In 1995 The Foundation identified the following five areas as those that it would address through grant awards: EducationHealth and Human ServicesThe ArtsPublic RecreationBeautification

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants will be made to organizations located in the BRADD area of Kentucky (The Barren River Area Development District) - Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson & Warren Counties. Organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit agency and/or organized group carrying out a charitable purpose for the public good.

Ineligibility

CFKSY does not fund: IndividualsAnnual/capital campaignsEndowmentsSectarian Religious purposes: Faith based organizations and churches are eligible if project/ program serves the community. General agency operating revenues; some indirect operating costs attributable to the program proposal may be funded. Capital improvements/ purchases ; unless they are tied to the specific program proposal