Herman H. Nettelroth Grant

Herman H. Nettelroth Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: PNC Charitable Trust
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

The Herman H. Nettelroth Grant focuses on supporting children and families in Jefferson County, KY. It funds projects that enhance playgrounds, day nurseries, public libraries, and scholarships for the University of Louisville. The grant prioritizes initiatives that demonstrate community demand, measurable outcomes, and sustainability, while encouraging collaboration among organizations. Eligible applicants must have a minimum of three years of operations and prior project impact documentation available before applying.

Overview

NOTE: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact the program officer. Herman H. Nettelroth Fund Herman H. Nettelroth has a geographic focus of Jefferson County, KY The specific focus of the trust is equipping children's playgrounds, creating and maintaining day nurseries for working mothers, providing children's books for public libraries, providing scholarships for students attending the University of Louisville, creating and maintaining bird sanctuaries, promoting animal rescue work and providing support for United Way and American Red Cross Disaster Relief Work. Our Committee supports projects and programs that: Support year-round programming Provide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organization Address a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demand Have broad impact or benefit underserved populations Have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability Have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability Involve collaboration with other organizations Complement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizationsAre submitted from organizations that have 3 years of operation in full service to others. Also, the program or project for which you are applying needs to have at least one (1) complete year with a report showing the measurable impact available prior to applying

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Does your organization have the necessary public charity status (tax-exempt under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)?

Ineligibility

Our Committee generally does not support:General Operating CostsPilot or new programmingEvent, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry feesMulti-year commitmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividuals or private foundationsFraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizationsCapital expenses or Capital Campaigns