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Francis Grants

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Francis Grants, established by Catholic Extension, offer funding for significant events in poor mission dioceses, such as the ordination of new Bishops, anniversaries, or papal visits. These grants also support educational endeavors for Bishops. Named in honor of Francis Clement Kelly, Francis Cardinal George OMI, and Pope Francis, the program aims to strengthen the Catholic faith across the U.S. Since 1905, Catholic Extension has invested over $500 million to assist communities in need.
Catholicism

Catholic School Leadership Development Grant

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system. In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, this initiative offers a graduate-level online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering 80% of tuition costs and providing funding for essential travel. The one-year program focuses on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, requiring participants to serve two years in their diocese post-completion, thereby enhancing local educational leadership.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic Extension's Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants aim to empower the church to broaden its outreach and foster societal transformation through targeted pastoral and social initiatives. This program supports specific elements of the church's ministerial efforts, including funding for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, and social outreach for vulnerable populations. By investing in these areas, Catholic Extension seeks to enhance the church's role in communities, especially following disasters.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Animal Welfare Grants for Nonprofits from Nestlé Purina

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Grants from Nestlé Purina help Ballard County, Kentucky animal welfare nonprofits fund capacity building, capital improvements, and program or spay/neuter work. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations in the U.S., with priority for those within 50 miles of Purina’s St. Louis headquarters or its manufacturing locations.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses serving Ballard County, Kentucky can seek funding for capacity-building initiatives that strengthen their financial and operational health. Focused on Catholicism, Catholic Extension supports fundraising development, operational efficiency studies, technology upgrades, financial audits, and professional development for stewardship and fiscal managers in approved Extension Dioceses working toward greater self-sufficiency.
Catholicism

Catholic Youth Ministry Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses and parishes serving young people with faith formation programs in Ballard County, Kentucky may be eligible for youth and young adult ministry support. Catholic Extension supports campus ministry, Catholic youth ministry, religious education for children and families, and young adult programs in under-resourced Extension Dioceses across the U.S., including operational support, salary subsidies, and seed funding.
Catholicism

Building Leaders Grants

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Leaders Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the recruitment, education, and ongoing formation of church leaders. This initiative provides critical funding for the professional development of both ordained and lay leaders in mission dioceses. By fostering partnerships with various organizations, it addresses the need for trained ministers and supports various funding areas, including seminarian sponsorship and diaconate formation, ensuring a robust future for church leadership.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Ballard County Catholicism

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to sustain Catholic ministries, Catholic Extension provides Ballard County, Kentucky Catholic diocesan and parish entities with salary subsidies and small operations funding. Designated Extension Dioceses can request support for core pastoral leadership, administrative staff, essential operating costs, and other basic resources in their most under-resourced communities.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Ballard County Churches

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Extension dioceses can receive up to US $100,000 to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related ministry facilities in Ballard County, Kentucky. Catholic Extension provides funding for church buildings, community and program spaces, residential facilities for ministers, and temporary structures, including minor repair and equipment projects for the most under-resourced communities.
Catholicism

Ferguson Support for Community Development Programs

Ferguson
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Accomack County, Virginia +722 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on affordable housing, skilled trades, clean water, sanitation, or community development in Ballard County, Kentucky may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Ferguson help U.S.-based nonprofits within its geographic footprint build partnerships that improve economic wellbeing and quality of life in local communities.
Equitable & Affordable Housing Community Development & Revitalization Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water +2 more

PGA Tour Health and Sports Grants in Ballard County

PGA Tour Inc
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Alexander County, Illinois +120 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Ballard County, Kentucky focused on health, wellness, or sports programs can receive US $1,000 - US $25,000 in project support. PGA Tour’s Positively Memphis Community Fund backs Mid-South initiatives that create positive community change, with quarterly cycles prioritizing different focus areas rather than general operating costs.
Wellness & Healthy Living Sports & Athletics

PGA Tour Grants for Ballard County Community Development

PGA Tour Inc
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Alexander County, Illinois +120 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
PGA Tour provides Ballard County, Kentucky nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions with US $1,000 - US $25,000 for community growth and empowerment projects in the Mid-South region. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Ballard County can apply once per year to support initiatives that foster positive change and strengthen local communities.
Community Development & Revitalization

Nestlé Purina Grants for Ballard County Animal Welfare

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations hosting cat and dog welfare events in Ballard County, Kentucky can seek event sponsorship, product donations, or giveaways. Grants from Nestlé Purina help U.S. pet-focused nonprofits within 50 miles of designated manufacturing locations support pet-related community events, with a required six-month lead time for requests.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

PGA Tour Grants for Ballard County Education

PGA Tour Inc
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Alexander County, Illinois +120 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions expanding educational opportunities in Ballard County, Kentucky and the Mid-South can seek US $1,000 - US $25,000 for programs improving access to learning resources. PGA Tour’s Positively Memphis Community Fund accepts one application per year per organization through quarterly cycles focused on specific priority areas.
Education Educational Access & Equity

Community Program Funding from LG&E and KU Foundation

Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc.
Corporate
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +82 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit and community organizations in Ballard County, Kentucky can apply for LG&E and KU Foundation’s community grants to support economic development, education (especially math, science, and technology), environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion programs. Eligible groups may receive one award per year to improve quality of life in the communities served.
Education - K through 12 Education - Higher Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +3 more

Habitat Restoration Funding for Nonprofits from NFWF

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adams County, Mississippi, Alexander County, Illinois +103 more
US $150,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofit and conservation-focused organizations in Ballard County, Kentucky can seek US $150,000 - US $750,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to restore and enhance habitats. Funding supports bottomland hardwood forest and wetland restoration, conservation practices on working lands, aquatic connectivity, and projects that improve community resilience for people and wildlife in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Ballard County Workforce Funding via Delta Regional Authority

Delta Regional Authority
Federal Government
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Mississippi +250 more
US $50,000 - US $300,000
Nonprofits and other organizations providing workforce training and education in Ballard County, Kentucky can apply for Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Workforce Grant Program; awards US $50,000 - US $300,000 for projects in eligible Delta and Alabama Black Belt counties. Funding supports talent pipelines, sector partnerships, and innovative workforce development programming.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Economic Services & Development Career / College Preparation

Affordable Housing Grants for Kentucky Communities via DLG

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $1,000,000
Local governments in Ballard County, Kentucky seeking to develop or improve affordable housing can apply for housing program grants from the Kentucky Department for Local Government; awards up to US $1,000,000 support decent, safe, and sanitary housing projects. Eligible projects must meet HUD Community Development Block Grant objectives benefiting low- to moderate-income residents or addressing urgent community development needs.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Water Infrastructure Grants for Communities from Kentucky Department for Local Government

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
US $300,000 - US $3,000,000
Local governments in Ballard County, Kentucky can apply for Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities funding to develop or improve water and wastewater systems. Grants from Kentucky Department for Local Government support sanitation and clean drinking water projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents, address blight, or meet urgent community development needs, with awards from US $300,000 - US $3,000,000.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management

Kentucky Department Support for Ballard Recovery Services

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $200,000
Existing Recovery Kentucky substance abuse centers in Ballard County, Kentucky can receive up to US $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant Public Services funds for operational costs. The Kentucky Department for Local Government administers this HUD-funded program to support centers serving people with substance use disorders, especially those experiencing or at risk of homelessness or referred by the judicial system.
Crisis Intervention Homelessness Services Addiction & Substance Use Disorders +1 more

Lg&E and Ku Foundation Support for Tree Planting

Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc.
Corporate
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +82 more
US $500 - US $5,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and local government programs in Ballard County, Kentucky can seek funding for tree-planting projects in forests, parks, and along parkways or roadways. Grants from Lg&E and Ku Foundation provide US $500 - US $5,000 for one-year projects that expand habitat and ecosystem restoration without interfering with utility lines.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Kentucky Department for Local Government Economic Development Grants in Ballard County

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $1,000,000
Local governments in Ballard County, Kentucky can access funding for economic development projects that create or retain jobs and benefit low- to moderate-income residents through the Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant program, with awards up to US $1,000,000. Eligible cities and counties can support business projects or broader community development activities.
Economic Services & Development Human & Social Services Job Creation

Kentucky Department Community Projects Grants in Ballard County

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $850,000
Ballard County local governments planning community development facilities such as senior centers, crisis centers, fire stations, or other services for low-income residents can access funding through the Kentucky Department for Local Government. This Community Development Block Grant Community Projects program offers up to US $850,000 per community for projects meeting federal CDBG objectives in eligible Kentucky cities and counties.
Basic Human Needs Senior Services Crisis Intervention +4 more

Esther Katz Rosen Pre College Psychology Grant Program

American Psychological Foundation Inc
Private
United States
US $13,000

About the Esther Katz Rosen Fund

The Esther Katz Rosen Fund derives from a bequest to support “…activities related to the advancement and application of knowledge about gifted children.” 

About the Pre College Psychology Grant Program

The Esther Katz Rosen Pre College Psychology Grant Program provides financial support for efforts aimed at improving the quality of education in psychological science and its application in the secondary schools for high ability students. Proposals must focus on supplying education for gifted and talented high school students. 

Program Goals:

  • improves the quality of high school education in psychology
  • encourages high ability high school students to pursue careers in psychology

Amount:

  • 1 grant of $13,000
Psychology Education - K through 12

Willis H. Jondahl Memorial Fund Scholarship

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF)
Private
United States
Up to US $500

Willis H. Jondahl Memorial Fund Scholarship

This fund is created to promote continuing educational opportunities for obstetrical nursing personnel of Cameron County hospitals, and midwifery education or training to promote the best possible nursing care for obstetrical patients.

The course(s)/seminar must be from an accredited source, offering  CEU’s, and must be expected to reasonably improve the employee’s  performance in the OB/GYN area.

Must achieve a grade "C" or above on graded courses and must file  documentation of grade(s) received with the Jondahl Fund Committee. 

For non-graded courses (seminars/workshops) documentation of  attendance must be filed, and CEUs earned.

Nursing

Harry H. Loudenslager Scholarship

Community Foundation Of New Jersey
Private
United States
US $500 - US $2,500

Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description and criteria statement, applicants can attend accredited schools of their choice within the United States.

CFNJ scholarships awards vary. On average, awards range from $500 to $2,500. However, the award could be larger based on the number of qualified applicants and the parameters set by donors who have established the funds. 

Harry H. Loudenslager Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a college-bound, male graduating high school senior who is a resident of Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, or Cape May counties. Scholarships are based on need and merit.

Education - Higher Education

Jack and Dee Wickens Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation Of New Jersey
Private
United States
US $500 - US $2,500

Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description and criteria statement, applicants can attend accredited schools of their choice within the United States.

CFNJ scholarships awards vary. On average, awards range from $500 to $2,500. However, the award could be larger based on the number of qualified applicants and the parameters set by donors who have established the funds. 

Jack and Dee Wickens Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a college-bound, graduating senior from Seton Hall Prep (West Orange), St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark), or St. Vincent’s Academy (Newark) who has achieved a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better. Applicants must have been accepted into a two-year or four-year college/university of their choice within the United States.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Kentucky

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Kentucky?

Grants are most commonly $109,567.

$109,567

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Ballard County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Kentucky awarded a total of 22,947 grants.

2022 21,785

2023 21,128

2024 22,947

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Ballard County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Kentucky, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Ballard County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -8.86%.

2022 $1,911,078,212

2023 $2,749,886,359
43.89%

2024 $2,506,220,272
-8.86%

Kentucky Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Jefferson County, Kenton County, and Fayette County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Jefferson County $2,891,811,659
Kenton County $622,235,633
Fayette County $177,080,873
Madison County $78,275,790
Whitley County $69,351,226

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