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Best Carroll County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

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$6.3M

Total funding

$425K

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$6.3M total
$425K median

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More than US $500

The Charles E. Feiock Advised Charitable Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The Charles E. Feiock Advised Charitable Scholarship Fund

The Charles E. Feiock Advised Charitable Scholarship Fund assists students who have graduated from a public, private, or charter school located in Monroe County, Ohio. 

Stark Community Foundation

More than US $500

The Joan Blend Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The Joan Blend Scholarship Fund

The Joan Blend Scholarship Fund assists students pursuing a career in nursing or who are registered nurses pursuing further studies. Applicants must reside in Stark County and have been accepted into or attend a school of nursing or a college or university offering a registered nursing degree. 

This scholarship is renewable.

Stark Community Foundation

More than US $500

The John Onaitis Memorial Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The John Onaitis Memorial Scholarship Fund

The John Onaitis Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Stark County vocational student graduates pursuing post-secondary education from a college, university, trade or apprenticeship program.

This scholarship is renewable.

Stark Community Foundation

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More than US $500

The Judge and Mrs. Robert D. Horowitz Legal Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The Judge and Mrs. Robert D. Horowitz Legal Scholarship Fund

The Judge and Mrs. Robert D. Horowitz Legal Scholarship Fund was established to assist high school graduates in Stark, Columbiana, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Wayne or Holmes County, Ohio. 

This scholarship is renewable.

Stark Community Foundation

More than US $500

The Ken Finney Memorial Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The Ken Finney Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Ken Finney Memorial Scholarship Fund assists students seeking a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or music who are residents of Stark, Wayne or Carroll counties (or adjacent counties).

This scholarship is renewable.

Stark Community Foundation

More than US $500

The Lillian Grace Mahan Scholarship Fund

Applications due Apr 1, 2027

Stark Community Foundation

Since 1963, Stark Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits like you support the causes you care about.

In addition to personalized donor services, we manage a competitive grantmaking program and award grants to address local needs. Today, the Foundation stewards over 1,000 charitable funds totaling $485 million in assets and has granted more than $300 million to nonprofits in our community and beyond.

Scholarships

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties.

The Lillian Grace Mahan Scholarship Fund

The Lillian Grace Mahan Scholarship Fund was established to assist graduate and undergraduate students of library science and is available to Stark County residents who have an outstanding academic performance record and/or who are in need of financial assistance to pursue a degree in library science to become a librarian.

This scholarship is renewable.

Stark Community Foundation

US $4,000

Community Foundation Animal Welfare Grants in Carroll

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors pursuing animal science, veterinary care, or related fields with strong animal welfare interests and service records can receive US $4,000 through the Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Animal Compassion Scholarship. Community Foundation of Carroll County supports Carroll County, Maryland students who meet GPA, residency, and service hour requirements.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

US $4,000

Community Foundation Nursing Grants in Carroll County

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors pursuing nursing with strong academics and service records may be eligible for the Bee a Rae of Sunshine Foundation – MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Nursing Scholarship, a US $4,000 award. With a mission to support education, Community Foundation of Carroll County provides this scholarship to Carroll County, Maryland residents entering college nursing programs who demonstrate kindness and compassion.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

US $4,000

Community Foundation Support for Volleyball Education

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors who are Carroll County, Maryland residents, active volleyball student-athletes, and planning to play in college can receive US $4,000 for higher education through the MaKenzi Rae Cash Memorial Volleyball Scholarship. Grants from Community Foundation of Carroll County help recognize leadership, service, and anti-bullying advocacy on and off the court.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Culinary Arts Scholarships from Community Foundation

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
High school seniors pursuing culinary arts or related fields can apply for the Carroll County Food Services Association Scholarship to support study at an accredited college, university, or culinary school. Though based in Maryland, students from Carroll County, Kentucky interested in higher education in culinary arts may review the criteria to see if they qualify.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Support for Carroll County Education

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Students connected to Carroll Association of School Employees members seeking higher education can receive scholarship support for accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools, including those from Carroll County, Kentucky. Grants from Community Foundation of Carroll County assist CASE members’ children, stepchildren, and grandchildren who show strong academics, character, leadership, and community service.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Education Grants in Carroll County

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
High school seniors from any Carroll County, Kentucky high school pursuing a teacher education major can receive $1,000 toward higher education costs. Focused on supporting future educators, Community Foundation of Carroll County offers the Catherine Anne Mullikin Memorial Scholarship based on academic achievement, community service, and extracurricular involvement.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Engineering Scholarships for Students from Community Foundation

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors pursuing engineering degrees can receive scholarship support to attend an accredited four-year college or university, with a focus on academic achievement, citizenship, and financial need. Focused on higher education, the Community Foundation of Carroll County invites eligible students, including those in Carroll Career and Technology Center engineering courses, to apply.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

US $1,000

Carroll County Education Funding via Community Foundation

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
High school students in Carroll County, Kentucky planning to study mental health, nursing, pre-medicine, or related healthcare fields can receive US $1,000 through the Dr. Saleem Shah Memorial Scholarship. With a mission to support education, Community Foundation of Carroll County provides this award for students with at least a 3.0 GPA and parent or guardian consent.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Higher Education Grants in Carroll County, Kentucky

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Students connected to IUOE Local 37 seeking higher or continuing education can receive scholarship support that may benefit families in Carroll County, Kentucky. Grants from Community Foundation of Carroll County help union members, spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren pursue accredited college, university, or technical school programs when membership and academic criteria are met.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

More than US $1,500

Community Foundation of Carroll County Grants for Education

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
High-achieving Williamsport, Maryland, public high school students seeking help with higher education costs can receive renewable scholarships of more than US $1,500 per year through the John Grason Steffey Scholarship. Community Foundation of Carroll County supports up to four consecutive academic years for students meeting GPA, AP coursework, citizenship, and residency requirements.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

More than US $1,000

Carroll County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Carroll County, Kentucky student-athletes seeking higher education support can receive more than US $1,000 for college or technical school expenses through the Marie’s Courageous Fight Lacrosse Award. Community Foundation of Carroll County provides this scholarship to one male and one female varsity lacrosse player who demonstrate resilience, determination, and strong character despite significant hardship.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

US $998

Community Foundation Support for Education Scholarships

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
High school seniors pursuing higher education may be eligible for the North Carroll Business Alliance Scholarship, which provides US $998 for a graduating student. Community Foundation of Carroll County supports this award, and students connected to Carroll County, Kentucky nonprofits may find it relevant if they meet the academic and residency criteria.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

US $1,000

Higher Education Funding from Community Foundation

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors and continuing college or trade school students involved in 4-H or FFA can receive $1,000 for tuition through this scholarship, including those from Carroll County, Kentucky. Grants from Community Foundation of Carroll County support members, volunteers, and alumni who meet specific Carroll County 4-H or FFA participation and documentation requirements.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Support for Education Scholarships

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
College-bound or continuing students involved in Carroll County, Maryland 4-H horsemanship who have shown academic achievement and exhibited livestock may be eligible for this higher education scholarship. With a mission to support local education, Community Foundation of Carroll County provides scholarships that may benefit similar youth-focused programs beyond Carroll County, Maryland, including those in Carroll County, Kentucky.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation Support for Youth Awards

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Youth involved in Carroll County 4-H or FFA who demonstrate excellence in swine knowledge and skills can apply for this memorial award honoring Franklin Ellsworth Feeser. Offered through the Community Foundation of Carroll County, it may interest education-focused nonprofits in Carroll County, Kentucky that partner with local youth in these programs.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Higher Education Scholarships for 4-H Students from Community Foundation of Carroll County

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Students involved in 4-H and pursuing higher education in Carroll County, Kentucky can receive scholarship support for accredited colleges or technical schools. Community Foundation of Carroll County provides this award for graduating seniors or continuing college students from any Carroll County public high school who meet GPA, SAT, and 4-H livestock exhibition requirements.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Carroll County Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
High school seniors and graduates involved in Carroll County, Maryland 4-H livestock or photography projects can receive scholarship support for college or post-secondary education. Focused on higher education, the Community Foundation of Carroll County invites eligible 4-H participants to apply; nonprofits in Carroll County, Kentucky may share this opportunity with qualifying youth.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Carroll County, Kentucky Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation of Carroll County

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Carroll County, Kentucky who are 4-H members and have exhibited sheep or horses at the Carroll County 4-H/FFA Fair can receive scholarship support for college or post-secondary school. The Community Foundation of Carroll County honors Karen Macleod by funding these higher education scholarships for eligible local students.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of Carroll County Education Grants

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Community organizations and education-focused groups in Carroll County, Kentucky can apply for higher-education support through the Community Foundation of Carroll County’s 4-H Kelly Hale Memorial Award. This scholarship recognizes Maryland 4-H members in the State Poultry Judging contest and may interest Kentucky nonprofits partnering with 4-H or similar youth education pathways.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Higher Education Funding from Community Foundation of Carroll County

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
High school graduates who are current or former 4-H or FFA members in Carroll County, Maryland can receive scholarship support for college or other post-secondary education. The Community Foundation of Carroll County’s Nathan A. Blizzard Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship may benefit students connected to local nonprofit and youth development efforts in Carroll County, Kentucky seeking similar opportunities.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

Unspecified amount

Higher Education Funding from Community Foundation

Applications due Jul 1, 2027
High school seniors involved in Carroll County, Maryland 4-H sheep or horse programs and pursuing college or postsecondary education can apply for this memorial scholarship. Focused on higher education, Community Foundation of Carroll County invites eligible 4-H participants who meet livestock exhibition and record-keeping criteria to seek support for their studies.
Community Foundation of Carroll County

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Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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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