Keeneland Foundation Grant

Keeneland Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Keeneland Foundation
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The Keeneland Foundation Grant supports Kentucky-based 501c organizations, prioritizing those in Central Kentucky. Established in 1936, the foundation reinvests racing revenues into the Thoroughbred industry and the local community, funding areas such as equine safety, arts, education, and health services. Grants are awarded annually and focus on diverse initiatives, while excluding requests from individuals, political entities, and religious organizations for exclusive benefits. This commitment reflects Keeneland's mission to enhance both racing and community welfare.

Overview

The Keeneland Foundation In 1936, Keeneland was created as a model race track for the Thoroughbred industry. Toward our founding mission, revenues from Keeneland’s racing and sales operations are reinvested in the horse industry, funding purse money for the tracks world-class racing program and supporting innovative marketing and research initiatives in the areas of equine safety and welfare. Our founders also instilled a vision for contributing, not only to the betterment of racing, but to the Central Kentucky community of which we are an integral part. The areas of impact in which we focus our charitable giving includes the following: Causes related to the Thoroughbred industryArts and CultureCommunityDiversity, Equity and InclusionEducationHealth and Human Services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Keeneland Foundation provides grants once annually to Kentucky-based 501c organizations with our priority focus being organizations in Central Kentucky.

Ineligibility

Funding will not be granted for requests:from individuals, political entities, primary and secondary schools, youth sports leagues, fraternal veterans organizations (unless the gift is in support of a recognized community project), and religious organizations for the exclusive benefit of one religious entity; or,for annual operating support or to purchase tickets or sponsorships for charitable tournaments, luncheons, dinners, etc.