How much funding does Unsolicited Grant Program provide?

Unsolicited Grant Program provides Varies (recent awards: $20,000 - $100,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for Unsolicited Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Unsolicited Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Varies (recent awards: $20,000 - $100,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Unsolicited Grant Program

Funder: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY)

Geographic Scope: Kentucky

Program Description: The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky accepts unsolicited grant applications to ensure organizations have an opportunity to seek support for projects that may not align with the focus or timing of other grant programs. Proposals are reviewed annually, and awards are made based on available funding and the potential of proposed projects to advance the Foundation's mission.

Focus Areas:

Projects addressing unmet health needs of Kentuckians

Substance-use disorder recovery and integration of civil legal services

Mental health support and emotional regulation

Food security and access to healthy foods

Maternal and child health, including lactation support and infant care resources

Recent Grant Recipients (2026):

AppalReD Legal Aid: $100,000 (Project Renew - civil legal services in substance-use disorder recovery)

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope: ~$20,000 (Stable Foundations program - equine-assisted activities for emotional regulation)

Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland: $50,000 (BackPack and School Pantry Programs)

Family Health Centers Louisville: ~$49,000 (Bebé program - maternal and child health)

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Focus on advancing the Foundation's mission of improving health

What They Don't Fund: Projects that don't align with the Foundation's mission

Application Status: Highly competitive; funding availability and selection not guaranteed

Contact: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, healthy-ky.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submission: Organizations submit unsolicited grant applications
2. Review Period: Proposals reviewed annually
3. Award Decision: Based on available funding and potential to advance Foundation's mission
4. Competitiveness: Highly competitive process

For detailed application instructions, visit healthy-ky.org

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