Best Fayette County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

Discover active funding opportunities in Fayette County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Jefferson County, Kenton County, and Boone County

9,000+

Available grants

$3263.4M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$3263.4M total

$5K median

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Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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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