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Catholic Extension Support for Carlisle Leadership

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Carlisle County, Kentucky can receive funding to recruit, educate, and provide ongoing formation for ordained, religious, and lay church leaders. Catholic Extension provides support for seminarians, deacons, lay ministers, and other pastoral leaders in approved mission dioceses, including subsidies, professional development, and leadership training opportunities.
Catholicism

Building Foundation Grants

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Foundation Grants by Catholic Extension aim to support essential pastoral and administrative functions in under-resourced communities. These grants provide salary subsidies and operational funding to ordained, religious, and lay ministers, ensuring access to Catholic services. Prioritizing areas with significant financial need, this initiative seeks to sustain the church's presence where it is most critical, enabling continued ministry and outreach for those who may otherwise be underserved.
Catholicism

Grants to Help Build & Finance Churches: Major & Minor Funding Requests

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic Extension provides essential funding to support the construction, expansion, or renovation of churches and community facilities. This initiative aims to meet the facility needs of under-resourced Catholic dioceses across the U.S. By focusing on active projects, Catholic Extension ensures that communities can enhance their worship spaces and support local ministries, ultimately fostering a stronger church community. Funding is available for both minor and major requests, with an emphasis on urgent needs and robust funding strategies.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic School Leaders

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Carlisle County, Kentucky Catholic school educators and diocesan groups can access funding through Catholic Extension to pursue graduate-level leadership training. This one-year online certificate in Catholic school administration, offered with Loyola Marymount University, builds mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership skills, helping dioceses retain and develop promising K–12 Catholic school leaders.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses in Carlisle County, Kentucky can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants to fund major diocesan events and leadership development. Awards support occasions like a new bishop’s ordination, special diocesan anniversaries, papal visits, or a bishop’s continuing education in pre-approved poor dioceses across the U.S.
Catholicism

PGA Tour Health and Sports Grants in Carlisle County

PGA Tour Inc
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Alexander County, Illinois +120 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Carlisle County, Kentucky can access funding through PGA Tour for health, wellness, and sports initiatives, with awards from US $1,000 - US $25,000. Eligible applicants must serve the broader Mid-South region and offer services in a non-discriminatory manner.
Wellness & Healthy Living Sports & Athletics

PGA Tour Grants for Carlisle County Community Development

PGA Tour Inc
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Alexander County, Illinois +120 more
US $1,000 - US $25,000
PGA Tour provides Carlisle County, Kentucky nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions with community development and revitalization funding. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and public agencies serving the Mid-South can apply for US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support projects that foster community growth and empowerment through quarterly, focus-area-based grant cycles.
Community Development & Revitalization

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 revitalization in Carlisle 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 Grants for Carlisle 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 or access to learning resources in Carlisle County, Kentucky can apply for US $1,000 - US $25,000 to support programs serving the Mid-South. PGA Tour supports education and educational access through the Positively Memphis Community Fund’s quarterly grant cycles.
Education Educational Access & Equity

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 children, teens, young adults, and families with faith formation programs in Carlisle County, Kentucky may be eligible for youth and young adult ministry support. Catholic Extension supports Extension dioceses with operational funding, salary subsidies, or seed money for campus ministry, parish youth ministry, religious education, and young adult programs.
Catholicism

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 Carlisle County, Kentucky can seek funding for habitat and ecosystem restoration through tree-planting projects. Grants from Lg&E and Ku Foundation help cover one-year urban, suburban, or rural tree planting in forests, parks, and along roadways, with awards from US $500 - US $5,000.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Community Development 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 organizations in Carlisle County, Kentucky can apply for LG&E and KU Foundation’s community grants to support economic development, education (including K–12, higher education, and STEM), environmental initiatives, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Eligible groups may receive one award per year to improve quality of life in local communities.
Education - K through 12 Education - Higher Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +3 more

Habitat Restoration Grants 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 Carlisle County, Kentucky can seek funding to restore bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands, improve soil health on working lands, enhance aquatic connectivity, and boost community resilience. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation offers US $150,000 - US $750,000 for large-scale habitat and ecosystem restoration projects in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley region.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Carlisle County Nutrition Funding via Bayer Fund

Bayer Fund
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Nebraska +488 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations and public entities offering food access and nutrition programs in Carlisle County, Kentucky can access funding via Bayer Fund to address malnutrition, obesity, and food insecurity. Eligible, established 501(c)(3)s, schools, and local governments in legacy-Monsanto communities may be invited to apply for education, behavior-change, and food security initiatives serving underserved families and young children.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Food Access & Hunger

Carlisle 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 in Carlisle County, Kentucky that run workforce training, job readiness, or career education programs can apply for Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Workforce Grant Program, with awards from US $50,000 - US $300,000. Funding supports initiatives that build local talent pipelines and strengthen long-term economic competitiveness in the Delta region.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Economic Services & Development Career / College Preparation

Kentucky Department for Local Government Community Grants in Carlisle County

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $850,000
Carlisle County local governments planning community development facilities like senior centers, crisis centers, or fire stations can access funding through the Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant Community Projects program. Eligible cities and counties may receive up to US $850,000 for projects serving low- and moderate-income residents and addressing urgent community needs.
Basic Human Needs Senior Services Crisis Intervention +4 more

Kentucky Department for Local Government Economic Development Grants in Carlisle 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 Carlisle County, Kentucky can seek funding to support economic development projects that create or retain jobs and benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant program offers up to US $1,000,000 per community for traditional job-focused or non-traditional community development activities.
Economic Services & Development Human & Social Services Job Creation

Building Capacity Grants

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Capacity Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the financial and operational capabilities of dioceses. This initiative focuses on funding projects that promote efficiency, financial stability, and effective fiscal management, ultimately fostering a self-sustaining community. Eligible programs include fundraising development initiatives and operational assessments, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently while supporting professional development for church leadership. This grant empowers dioceses to strengthen their foundations for future growth.
Catholicism

Kentucky Department Support for Carlisle 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 Carlisle County, Kentucky can receive operational funding to support public services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Kentucky Department for Local Government’s CDBG Public Services program offers up to US $200,000 to help centers serve low- and moderate-income individuals and address urgent community development needs.
Crisis Intervention Homelessness Services Addiction & Substance Use Disorders +1 more

Water Infrastructure Grants for Local Governments via 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
Grants from the Kentucky Department for Local Government help Carlisle County, Kentucky local governments develop and improve public water and wastewater facilities. Eligible jurisdictions can seek US $300,000 - US $3,000,000 for sanitation and clean drinking water and broader water resource management projects that meet federal Community Development Block Grant objectives for community development.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management

Affordable Housing Grants for Local Governments via Kentucky Department for Local Government

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $1,000,000
Focused on equitable and affordable housing, this program invites Carlisle County local governments to seek funding for developing decent, safe, and sanitary housing. Administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Housing Program, awards up to US $1,000,000 support projects benefiting low- and moderate-income residents or addressing urgent community development needs.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Pastoral Ministry Grants for Dioceses from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Carlisle County, Kentucky that are designated Extension Dioceses can seek grants to strengthen pastoral and social outreach ministries. With a mission to expand church ministry, Catholic Extension provides support for catechetical resources, marriage and family programs, evangelization media, liturgical life, social outreach to vulnerable populations, and minor post-disaster assistance.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 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

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

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

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
Nevada, United States
Unspecified amount

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship supports outstanding students who demonstrate both academic excellence and dedication to community service.

The Orlo M. Kintz and Stanley M. Kintz Memorial Scholarship Endowment is named after the mother and brother of Rosalie Quesnoy, a passionate educator who taught 7th grade math in Palo Alto, CA. She was a teacher who went the extra mile for her students, and now whose legacy will be carried forward for northern Nevada students pursuing their postsecondary education. This scholarship is designed for students with a high level of academic achievement and community involvement, who plan to attend a school that has a strong program for their chosen major. Students must have a clearly demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is for students who plan to attend a college or technical program that is one, two, or four years. Multi-year scholarships may be awarded. 

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Carlisle County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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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