Kentucky Grants

Last updated July 24, 2026

There are currently 25 active grants available to Kentucky applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

25 grants in Kentucky

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Government Resources Accelerating Needed Transformation (GRANT) Program	GRANT Program (Econ Dev)	August 1, 2026	$5B
State	Facilities Funds (20% Vocational SEEK Awards)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	State Aid Funding for Emergencies (SAFE)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Flex Focus Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	20% Facilities Funds (Vocational SEEK Awards)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Math Achievement Fund (MAF) Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Education Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Read to Achieve Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	20% Facilities Funds (formerly 20% Vocational SEEK Awards)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Industry Certifications Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Math Achievement Fund (MAF)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Read to Achieve (RTA)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	20% Facilities Funds (Vocational SEEK)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Supplemental CTE Funds	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Program	DLG Federal Grants	Rolling	Varies
State	Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Grant	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	School Based Mental Health	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	School Resource Officers	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Gifted & Talented Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Kentucky Proud Buy Local Program	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	Varies
State	Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund	KCARD Active Grants (Agriculture)	Rolling	Varies
State	Math Achievement Fund Awards	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Flex Focus Awards (Extended School Services, Preschool, Safe Schools, Professional Development, and Textbook)	Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Commonwealth Seed Capital Fund (CSC)	GRANT Program (Econ Dev)	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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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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