Best Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

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

9,000+

Available grants

$3315.4M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3315.4M total

$5K median

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Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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

Grant Insights : Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

65 Jefferson County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

12 Jefferson County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

9 Jefferson County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

10 Jefferson County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

50 Jefferson County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Art & Culture

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Jefferson County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

34.0%

21.3%

22.7%

22.0%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $10,000.

$300 $300 Min.

$10,000 $10 K Median

$52,760 $52.8 K Average

$325,000 $325 K Max.

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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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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Amgen Foundation Grants

Louisville Water Foundation: Water Access Projects Grant

Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant

Kentucky Performing Arts: Spaces For All Fund

Old National Bank Foundation Sponsorships

External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding

Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant

Sustaining Impact Grant - Returning Applicants

Sustaining Impact Grant - First-Time Applicants

Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant

Fund for the Arts: Event Artist

5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA)

Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner

External Agency Fund: Office of Social Services

BASF Corporation Charitable Contributions

External Agency Fund- Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Funding

Paul Ogle Foundation Grant

Impact100 Louisville Grant

The Artemis Fund Grant

BAE Systems: Community investment Grants