LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Please note that your organization is only eligible to receive one award per year under this grant.
Overview
The LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants support initiatives focused on economic development, education, environmental excellence, and diversity. The foundation prioritizes programs that empower communities, enhance educational opportunities, and promote inclusion. Organizations can apply for one award per year, ensuring dedicated support for impactful projects. This commitment strengthens community ties and fosters a better quality of life for residents.
Community and Corporate Responsibility
LG&E and KU have a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the communities they serve.
Our Focus Areas
Economic DevelopmentSupporting organizations that empower business and growth in the communities we serve. Education Supporting innovative educational programs within public elementary, middle and secondary schools and public and private post-secondary schools. Programs involving math, science and technology are priorities.Environment Supporting environmental excellence is inherent and vital for the protection of our communities in which we live and play, and helps promote economic growth.Diversity Supporting programs that promote diversity and strive to embrace and encourage the inclusion of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Eligibility
Please note that your organization is only eligible to receive one award per year under this grant.
What LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 497
- Total given
- $4.25M
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Range
- $100–$749K
- By dollars: Kentucky 96%, Virginia 1%, Michigan <1%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; Frankfort, KY.
- 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Association of Community Ministries Inc · Louisville, KY
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$749K
Metro United Way Inc · Louisville, KY
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$336K
Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Louisville, KY
Whas crusade for children po1
$183K
Youthbuild Louisville · Louisville, KY
Youthbuild/project warm
$120K
Fund for the Arts Inc · Louisville, KY
Fund for the arts po1
$84K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Community development
- Environment
- Diversity
- STEM education
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