Kentucky Grants

Last updated September 14, 2026

There are currently 34 active grants available to Kentucky applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

34 grants in Kentucky

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) Dairy Business Planning Grant	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	September 23, 2026	Up to $3M
State	Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (SDBII) Specialty Processing Equipment Grant	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	September 23, 2026	Up to $15M
State	Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant (KSU Small-Scale Farm Grant)	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	October 1, 2026	$500K – $1M
Foundation	Scholarship Central	Central Kentucky Community	March 1, 2027	Up to $350K
Foundation	Lahoma Routt Youth Ministry Grant	Central Kentucky Community	March 20, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Commonwealth Credit Union Community Giving / Donation & Sponsorship	Commonwealth Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
State	School Based Mental Health	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Grant	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Flex Focus Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	$500K – $1M
State	Industry Certifications Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award	Appalachian College Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	School-Based Mental Health	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Program	DLG Federal Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Kentucky State University Small-Scale Farm Grant	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	$500K – $1M
State	Math Achievement Fund Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CNF Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Summer Scholarship	Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Facilities Funds (20% Vocational SEEK Awards)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	20% Facilities Funds (Vocational SEEK)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CNF Family Grants (Harnett Grant & RISE Family Grants)	Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation	Rolling	$1K
State	20% Facilities Funds (formerly 20% Vocational SEEK Awards)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	Varies
State	Read to Achieve Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Math Achievement Fund (MAF)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies

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About grants in Kentucky

Kentucky supports organizations through the Kentucky Arts Council, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Housing Corporation, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. The state's foundation sector includes the James Graham Brown Foundation, the Blue Grass Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Louisville, and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky.

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Grants for K-12 Schools in Kentucky 19 Grants for Education in Kentucky 13 Agriculture Grants in Kentucky 7 Academic Enrichment Grants in Kentucky 6 Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky 6 Small Business Grants in Kentucky 6 Workforce Development Grants in Kentucky 4 Literacy Grants in Kentucky 3 School Health Grants in Kentucky 3 Grants for Capital Funding in Kentucky 2 Crime Prevention Grants in Kentucky 2 Grants for Mental Health in Kentucky 2 Grants for Science Research in Kentucky 2 STEM Education Grants in Kentucky 2 Affordable Housing Grants in Kentucky 1 Community Development Grants in Kentucky 1 Community Services Grants in Kentucky 1 Developmental Disabilities Grants in Kentucky 1 Faith-Based Grants in Kentucky 1 Family Services Grants in Kentucky 1 Food Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky 1 Food Security Grants in Kentucky 1 Grants for Mentoring Programs in Kentucky 1 Grants for Preschools in Kentucky 1 Grants for Startups in Kentucky 1 Professional Development Grants for Teachers in Kentucky 1 Grants for Women in Kentucky 1 Grants for Youth Programs in Kentucky 1 Grants for Youth Sports in Kentucky 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Kentucky?

Key Kentucky agencies include the Kentucky Arts Council for arts and cultural programs, the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Housing Corporation for affordable housing, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development for business and community projects.

What foundations serve Kentucky?

The James Graham Brown Foundation and the Community Foundation of Louisville are major Louisville-area funders, the Blue Grass Community Foundation serves central Kentucky, and the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky focuses on the eastern part of the state. Together they support education, the arts, health, and community development.

Are there grants for rural Kentucky communities?

Yes. Rural and Appalachian Kentucky communities can access place-based grants from the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and the Blue Grass Community Foundation, alongside community and infrastructure funding through the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development and the Kentucky Housing Corporation.

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