GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding
Funding Amount
$322,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
GroWest Coalition - KY Innovation Funding
Organization: Sprocket, Inc. (Regional Lead), in partnership with:
Award Amount: $322,000 (regional portion of larger $2.6 million statewide grant supporting six hubs)
Geographic Scope: Western Kentucky region stretching from Carlisle to Muhlenberg Counties, including the entirety of the Purchase, Pennyrile, and portions of the Green River Development Districts
Focus Areas:
Eligibility:
Regional Director: Monica Bilak (effective July 1st)
Services Provided:
Funding Source: Kentucky State Cabinet for Economic Development/Kentucky Innovation (announced by Governor Beshear)
Contact Information:
Background: The regional effort was formerly known as "RISE West Kentucky" and is now rebranded as "GroWest." Sprocket is a 501(c)(3) digital economic development organization growing tech-enabled businesses in West Kentucky, located in midtown Paducah in the Coke Plant.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Detailed application procedures not provided in available content. Contact the hub closest to your location or Sprocket directly for application information and services.
Contact for Application Details:
What Sprocket Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $100K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Madisonville, KY.
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