Kentucky Bar Foundation Annual Grants

Kentucky Bar Foundation Annual Grants

Mission: The Kentucky Bar Foundation awards annual grants to fuel access to justice and expand legal knowledge throughout the Commonwealth.

Geographic Scope: Commonwealth of Kentucky only

Background: The KBF has awarded over $5.5 million in grants to support over 200 law-related programs and projects across Kentucky since 1988.

Key Requirements

• Recipient Status: Must be a tax-exempt organization (e.g., 501(c)(3))
• Program Purpose: Must have a law-related purpose
• Service Location: Must provide services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Award Information

• 2025 Total Awarded: $311,910
• Award Announcement: Announced at Annual Kentucky Bar Foundation Luncheon (2025 awards announced June 12, 2026)
• Award Range: Historically ranges from $1,000 to $15,000 based on 2025 recipients

Contact Information

Kentucky Bar Foundation, Inc. Kentucky Bar Center 514 W. Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1812 Phone: (800) 874-6582 or (502) 564-3795

Focus Areas (Based on 2025 Awards)

Funded programs have included:
• Legal aid and pro bono services
• Immigration law assistance
• Domestic violence and victim support services
• Child advocacy and protection
• Youth legal education and mock trial programs
• Law school scholarships
• Prisoner advocacy and innocence projects
• Housing assistance with legal components
• Court advocacy programs