Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “LexGive365 members contribute to a charitable fund and meet annually to review nonprofit proposals and vote on nonprofit grant recipients.”
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Geography
- In Fayette County
- Serving Fayette County that are deeply rooted in their communities and making a me
- Located in and serve Fayette County
Size & budget
- An annual budget under $500,000
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Have an annual budget under $500,000Be a 501(c)(3) organization, have a fiscal sponsor, or be a public entity with a charitable purpose
Overview
The BGCF365 Grants, initiated by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, empower emerging philanthropists to collectively fund nonprofit projects that dismantle barriers to employment, transportation, and housing for families in Fayette County. In 2024, grants will focus on enhancing resilience among youth aged 0-22. Members contribute $365 annually, pooling resources to award $30,000 to selected organizations. This initiative fosters community engagement and aims to improve living conditions for all in Lexington.
LexGive365 is a giving circle made up of emerging philanthropists and civic leaders who have a desire to create change in Lexington. LexGive365 members contribute to a charitable fund and meet annually to review nonprofit proposals and vote on nonprofit grant recipients.
The 2026 LexGive365 Community Champions Grant supports grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Fayette County that are deeply rooted in their communities and making a meaningful difference. This competitive grant opportunity is designed for organizations that are trusted by the people they serve and are working to strengthen programs or build capacity in response to local needs.
Eligibility
Applicant organizations must Be located in and serve Fayette CountyHave an annual budget under $500,000Be a 501(c)(3) organization, have a fiscal sponsor, or be a public entity with a charitable purpose
What Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 514
- Total given
- $20.72M
- Median grant
- $17K
- Range
- $5,025–$520K
- By dollars: Kentucky 87%, Tennessee 3%, Missouri 2%. Top recipient cities: Lexington, KY; Winchester, KY; Frankfort, KY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Fayette Education Foundation · Lexington, KY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$520K
Robert L Brown Foundation Inc · Lexington, KY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$480K
University of Kentucky Athletics · Lexington, KY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$404K
Whetstone Boys Ranch · Mountain View, MO
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$400K
Safe Passage · Louisville, KY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization
$397K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Grassroots
- Small grants
- Community services
- Foundation
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