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Best Fleming County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

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LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants

Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc.
Corporate
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +82 more
Unspecified amount
The LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants support initiatives focused on economic development, education, environmental excellence, and diversity. The foundation prioritizes programs that empower communities, enhance educational opportunities, and promote inclusion. Organizations can apply for one award per year, ensuring dedicated support for impactful projects. This commitment strengthens community ties and fosters a better quality of life for residents.
Education - K through 12 Education - Higher Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +3 more

Educational Foundation of America Grants for Reproductive Health

Educational Foundation of America
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +372 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities, academic institutions, and government entities working to expand abortion and contraception access in Fleming County, Kentucky and Appalachia can seek support for litigation, advocacy, direct provider support, abortion funds, and communications. Educational Foundation of America backs both national and state-level reproductive health and justice strategies across the U.S.
Reproductive Health Reproductive Rights

Ferguson Support for Fleming County Housing

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

Fleming County LGBTQ Funding via Appalachian Community Fund

Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Up to US $2,000
501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored, community-led groups in Fleming County, Kentucky can apply for Appalachian Community Fund’s LGBTQ Fund Grant Program; awards up to US $2,000 for grassroots LGBTQ organizing, capacity building, and organizational development. New and emerging efforts, especially those led by or serving LGBTQ youth, receive special priority.
LGBTQIA+ Services Sexuality & LGBTQIA+ Rights

Fleming County Storytelling Funding via Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +255 more
US $5,000
Individual Black Appalachian oral storytellers connected to Fleming County, Kentucky, can apply for the CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship to sustain and share Black storytelling traditions. Grants from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation honor culture bearers preserving Black American culture and heritage, including recognition at the “In the Tradition…” National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference.
Black American Culture & Heritage

ARISE Grants

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $10,000,000
The ARISE Grants, offered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, aim to drive regional economic transformation across 13 Appalachian states. With funding of up to $63.5 million for implementation grants and $10 million maximum awards, the initiative supports collaborative projects that enhance community capacity and economic growth. The program encourages innovative partnerships to strengthen local economies and achieve socioeconomic parity, benefiting over 26 million residents in the Appalachian Region.
Community Development & Revitalization Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +1 more

Area Development Grant Program

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +421 more
Unspecified amount
The Area Development Grant Program, managed by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), supports economic growth in Appalachia through investments in critical infrastructure and workforce development. Targeting 423 counties across 13 states, the program encourages local communities to collaborate with state governments to identify and implement impactful projects. Key focus areas include enhancing utilities, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening local leadership. This initiative aims to uplift the 26 million residents of Appalachia, fostering sustainable economic opportunities.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Entrepreneurship +3 more

Steele-Reese Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky

Steele-Reese Foundation
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Bath County, Kentucky +52 more
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities serving rural students in Fleming County, Kentucky can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for K–12 education, literacy, and library programs. Steele-Reese Foundation prioritizes early reading and math proficiency, school libraries, out-of-school services, and modest, well-defined projects with clear, measurable outcomes in Appalachian Kentucky counties.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Education - K through 12 Library Services

Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission Funding (KY)

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +52 more
Unspecified amount
The Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission Funding program aims to enhance economic development in the eastern and southcentral regions of Kentucky. By providing financial assistance for public infrastructure, workforce development, and business initiatives, the program addresses historical economic disparities. Eligible projects include water and sewer expansions, broadband deployment, and leadership development. Local governments and non-profits in the targeted counties can apply, ensuring a focus on community-driven growth and sustainability.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Community Development & Revitalization Public Infrastructure +2 more

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Grants for Justice

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Private
Anderson County, Tennessee, Arkansas +76 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations working on racial equity, civic engagement, and economic justice in Fleming County, Kentucky can apply for funding from the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation. Grants support power-building efforts that help low-wealth communities move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice across the South.
Poverty Alleviation & Services Civic Engagement & Education Economic Services & Development +1 more

South Arts Grants for Fleming County Folk Arts

South Arts, Inc.
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alexander County, North Carolina +133 more
US $30,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Fleming County, Kentucky that preserve and support Central Appalachian folk and traditional arts can receive US $30,000 for infrastructure needs such as equipment, software, marketing, planning, or professional development. Grants from South Arts help strengthen organizations working in handcrafts, foodways, and music across eligible Appalachian counties.
Art & Culture Folk Art / Traditional Art Music

Appalachian Community Fund Capacity Grants in Appalachia

Appalachian Community Fund
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Alleghany County, Virginia +138 more
Unspecified amount
Grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations in Fleming County, Kentucky and other Central Appalachian counties can apply for Appalachian Community Fund’s technical assistance grants to build organizational capacity for social justice work. Funding supports training and consulting in areas like leadership development, fundraising, planning, financial management, legal issues, and community organizing for community-led groups addressing systemic injustice.
Social Justice / Human Rights

NFL Foundation Grassroots Program

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Mississippi +306 more
Up to US $250,000
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), aims to enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of community football fields. With grants up to $250,000, this initiative addresses the critical lack of safe recreation spaces in low-income neighborhoods, ensuring children and adults have access to well-maintained facilities for gathering and exercise, ultimately fostering community health and well-being.
Football

Community Safety and Sustainability Grants from Enbridge

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Focused on safe, vibrant, and sustainable communities, Enbridge invites Fleming County, Kentucky nonprofits to seek support for community safety, youth services, social services, and environmental stewardship projects. Eligible organizations must be near Enbridge operations or pipeline routes and can request US $1,000 - US $10,000 in donations, sponsorships, or in-kind support.
Community / Public Safety Sustainability Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +12 more

Fleming County Health and Education Funding via Hayswood Foundation

Hayswood Foundation
Private
Adams County, Ohio, Bracken County, Kentucky +5 more
US $1,000 - US $140,000
Nonprofit organizations serving Fleming County, Kentucky can apply for Hayswood Foundation’s competitive grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $140,000 for programs in mental or physical health, education, and related capital projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt entities must benefit residents in the foundation’s Kentucky and Ohio service area and meet matching fund requirements.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Education Wellness & Healthy Living +2 more

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
Local government jurisdictions in Fleming County, Kentucky can seek funding to develop decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing through the Kentucky Department for Local Government’s CDBG Housing Program, with awards up to US $1,000,000. Projects must meet HUD objectives such as benefiting low- to moderate-income residents or addressing slums, blight, or urgent community development needs.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Water Infrastructure Grants for Kentucky Communities via DLG

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 Fleming County, Kentucky can apply for Kentucky Department for Local Government’s Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities funds, awarding US $300,000 - US $3,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Grants from Kentucky Department for Local Government help communities expand or improve sanitation and clean drinking water systems that benefit low- and moderate-income residents or address urgent community development needs.
Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management

Kentucky Department Support for Fleming 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 Fleming County, Kentucky can receive operating support to serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and those referred by the courts. Kentucky Department for Local Government provides up to US $200,000 to fund public services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents and address urgent community development needs.
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 with a track record in tree planting can access funding for habitat and ecosystem restoration projects in Fleming County, Kentucky. Grants from LG&E and KU Foundation help support one-year urban, suburban, or rural tree-planting projects in forests, parks, and along parkways or roadways, with awards from US $500 - US $5,000.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Kentucky Department for Local Government Economic Development Grants in Fleming 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 Fleming County, Kentucky can seek funding for economic development projects that create or retain jobs and benefit low- and moderate-income residents, with awards up to US $1,000,000 per community. Kentucky Department for Local Government’s CDBG program supports both traditional job-focused projects and non-traditional activities that expand opportunities and services.
Economic Services & Development Human & Social Services Job Creation

Kentucky Department for Local Government Community Grants in Fleming County

Kentucky Department for Local Government
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +116 more
Up to US $850,000
Fleming County local governments seeking funding for community development projects such as senior centers, crisis centers, fire stations, or other facilities serving low-income residents can access support 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 benefiting low- and moderate-income people or addressing urgent community needs.
Basic Human Needs Senior Services Crisis Intervention +4 more

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Support for Fleming County Conservation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private
Adair County, Kentucky, Allen County, Kentucky +113 more
US $250,000 - US $750,000
Nonprofits and conservation partners restoring forests, grasslands, or freshwater habitats in Fleming County, Kentucky can apply for US $250,000 - US $750,000 through the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachian Stewardship Fund. Focused on habitat and working lands, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports projects improving wildlife, soil health, water quality, and carbon sequestration.
Forestry Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration Freshwater Conservation +3 more

Fifth Third Foundation Grants for Fleming County Nonprofits

Fifth Third Foundation
Corporate
Boone County, Kentucky, Bracken County, Kentucky +13 more
Unspecified amount
Fleming County, Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for education, arts, community development, and human services programming through Fifth Third Foundation’s managed funds. Organizations serving women and girls, children and youth, people with disabilities, low-income residents, or focused on environmental or historic preservation in the Greater Cincinnati/Ohio Valley region may be eligible.
Art & Culture Education Religion & Spirituality +23 more

Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative

Appalachian Regional Commission
State/Local Government
Adair County, Kentucky, Adams County, Ohio +428 more
Up to US $2,500,000
The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative aims to revitalize communities impacted by coal industry transitions. This initiative provides funding for projects that diversify local economies, enhance job training, and create new employment opportunities. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, the POWER Initiative supports strategic investments that align with regional economic development plans, ensuring a more resilient future for coal-affected areas.
Economic Services & Development Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Job Creation +1 more

Enbridge Support for First Responder Safety

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Fleming County, Kentucky emergency response organizations seeking funding for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs can access funding through Enbridge’s Safe Community First Responder Program. Eligible fire departments, EMS, 9-1-1 centers, ambulance services, law enforcement, and emergency management agencies near Enbridge operations may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, with higher support possible for national organizations.
First Responders

Spectrum Digital Literacy Grants in Fleming County

Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC
Corporate
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Acadia Parish, Louisiana +1125 more
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Fleming County, Kentucky that run existing digital literacy or broadband education programs for families or seniors can apply for Spectrum Digital Education Grants, offering US $2,500 - US $50,000. Spectrum supports programs serving low-income or multicultural communities that can demonstrate measurable impact and report participant demographics and outcomes.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy

Warrior Assist Foundation Grants

Warrior Assist Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,500 - US $7,500

Warrior Assist Foundation

Founded in 2020, Warrior Assist Foundation is dedicated to supporting those who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces and their families.

Grants

Warrior Assist Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that dedicate at least 85% of their annual expenditures to provide assistance to active duty and reserve military personnel, their spouses and children, veterans, or spouses and children of veterans.

Military & Veterans Services

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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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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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