Best Barren County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

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9,000+

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$3266.7M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$3266.7M total

$5K median

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Barren County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

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 Barren 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 Barren 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 Barren 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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Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Community Projects

Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Economic Development

Migrant Education Program (MEP) Grant (Northern Region Only)

Med Center Health: Sponsorship

LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants

Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Services

Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Facilities

Kentucky Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Housing Program

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant

CFSKY: Women's Fund - Impact Grant

Ferguson Cares Grant

Service One- Teacher Grants

CFSKY: Community Foundation Grants

Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachian Stewardship Fund Grant

Plant for the Planet Grants

Russell & Berni Schelkopf Ag Scholarship

Raymond & Frances Katz Ag Scholarship

Orville A. Olson Ag Scholarship

Leonard & Vivian Nelson Ag Scholarship

Robert Morley Science Scholarship