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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Grassroots
  • Small grants
  • Community services
  • Foundation

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