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Best Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits in Kentucky

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BAE Systems Support for Jefferson County STEM

BAE Systems
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania +78 more
Unspecified amount
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Jefferson County, Kentucky focused on supporting military personnel, veterans, their families, or STEM education can seek community investment funding for their programs. BAE Systems provides Jefferson County nonprofits with grants that prioritize future workforce development and engaging young people in science, engineering, technology, and math.
Military Operations Military & Veterans Services Education - Preschool / Early Learning +3 more

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donations

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +211 more
Unspecified amount
Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading sporting goods retailer, supports community initiatives by providing donations to registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Their focus is on promoting safety and responsibility in sports and outdoor activities. Proposals must foster community engagement and must not be affiliated with religious or political groups. Events should take place in areas with Academy stores, ensuring a positive local impact while encouraging active lifestyles and connection among community members.
Recreation Outdoor Recreation Sports & Athletics +1 more

Enbridge Support for First Responder Safety

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Jefferson County, Kentucky first responder organizations can access funding through Enbridge for safety equipment, professional training, or safety education programs. Eligible fire departments, EMS and rescue services, emergency management organizations, 9-1-1 centers, ambulance services, and law enforcement near Enbridge operations may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 to strengthen community safety capabilities.
First Responders

Spectrum Digital Literacy Grants in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky that run existing digital literacy programs for families or seniors can apply for US $2,500 - US $50,000 to expand broadband education and access. Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile supports programs serving low-income or multicultural communities that can track impact metrics and create lasting, tangible digital resources.
Technology Access & Digital Literacy

PNC Foundation: Foundation Grant

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
The PNC Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals in local communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Their focus includes promoting educational opportunities, particularly for early childhood education, and supporting economic development initiatives. Grants are available for organizations that benefit low- to moderate-income families and enhance community growth. The foundation prioritizes programs that foster sustainability and diversity, ensuring a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Music Education +16 more

Saint-Gobain Foundation Grants for Jefferson County

Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation
Corporate
Alameda County, California, Albany County, New York +98 more
Unspecified amount
With a mission to support community development and sustainability, Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation provides Jefferson County, Kentucky nonprofits and 501(c)(3) schools with direct grants for STEM education, sustainable construction, workforce development, and affordable housing projects. Organizations near Saint-Gobain workplaces that welcome employee volunteer engagement may be especially competitive.
Environmental Education Environmental Stewardship Real Estate & Housing +6 more

Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant

Best Buy Foundation
Private
Alameda County, California, Albemarle County, Virginia +47 more
Up to US $24,999
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is offering a Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant to support local and national non-profits in providing STEAM skills workshops for youth aged 13-19. These workshops, which include topics such as coding, filmmaking, and robotics, aim to enhance technical skills and career exploration. Funding can reach up to $24,999, with a focus on hands-on, facilitator-led experiences, and additional programming opportunities may be considered.
After School / Summer Educational Programs Youth Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +2 more

Plant for the Planet Grants

Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc.
Corporate
Adair County, Kentucky, Anderson County, Kentucky +82 more
US $500 - US $5,000
The Plant for the Planet Grants, funded by the Lg&E and Ku Foundation, provide $500 to $5,000 for tree-planting projects across urban, suburban, and rural areas. This initiative encourages nonprofits and local governments within the service territory to enhance their tree-planting efforts. With an annual budget of $75,000, the program aims to support sustainable environmental practices in line with global tree-planting campaigns. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a history of successful projects and comply with utility line regulations.
Habitat & Ecosystem Restoration

Louisville Bar Foundation Grant

Louisville Bar Foundation Inc
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $2,500 - US $12,000
The Louisville Bar Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance legal services accessibility for low-income individuals and promote public legal education. Since its inception in 1981, the Foundation has awarded over $2.9 million in grants and aims to address immediate legal needs while fostering long-term improvements in the justice system. Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized and have a sponsoring attorney, ensuring active volunteer participation and community involvement.
Legal Services Minority Services Crime Victim Services +2 more

Health Equity Innovation Fund

Humana Foundation
Private
Florida, Jefferson County, Kentucky +2 more
Unspecified amount
The Health Equity Innovation Fund, managed by the Humana Foundation, provides seed funding to organizations aimed at reducing health disparities. By focusing on innovative solutions, the Fund supports interventions that improve emotional health and nutrition for underserved populations. Launched in October 2022, it prioritizes high-risk, high-reward projects that can lead to sustainable improvements in health equity across diverse communities.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Wellness & Healthy Living Chronic Illnesses +1 more

Ironman Foundation: Community Grant Program

The Ironman Foundation Inc
Private
Dane County, Wisconsin, Davidson County, Tennessee +5 more
Unspecified amount
The IRONMAN Foundation's Community Grant Program aims to create a positive impact through financial support and volunteerism in select communities. Since its inception in 2003, the program has contributed over $60 million to more than 10,000 charitable initiatives worldwide, focusing on athletics, community health, and public benefit. Grants prioritize organizations that foster youth involvement in sports and meet specific community needs, ensuring measurable outcomes from funded projects.
Wellness & Healthy Living Community Services Youth Services +2 more

Jefferson County Health Training Funding via Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation

Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Private
Bexar County, Texas, Chesterfield County, Virginia +10 more
US $7,500
Jefferson County, Kentucky medical students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds can access funding through the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program. Participants receive a US $7,500 stipend for a 6‑week, in-person externship focused on clinical research, community engagement, and leadership development in community-based clinical research organizations.
Epidemiology & Public Health Asian / Pacific Island Culture & Heritage Native American Culture & Heritage +2 more

Jefferson International Women's Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Louisville
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $10,000

Community Foundation of Louisville

Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first. With over $874 million in assets, over 2,200 charitable funds, and collaborations with hundreds of local partners, we connect real investments with relevant causes. The Foundation has addressed and continues to address a wide range of community needs. The key priorities of the Foundation’s mission are to remove barriers to accessing capital and resources and to open opportunities for all. Working with neighbors, changemakers, and community investors, we’re inspiring greater generosity to move us all forward.

Scholarships

Since 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville has provided tens of millions of dollars in scholarships to support students with their educational goals. We assist donors in establishing scholarship funds so that a quality education can be available for everyone.

Jefferson International Women's Scholarship

The Jefferson International Women's Scholarship is designed to provide scholarship assistance in the form of grants to help defray college or university expenses of students attending Jefferson Community & Technical College ("JCTC") in Louisville, Kentucky.

Education - Higher Education

JCPS Employee Sponsored Student Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Louisville
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $8,750

Community Foundation of Louisville

Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first. With over $874 million in assets, over 2,200 charitable funds, and collaborations with hundreds of local partners, we connect real investments with relevant causes. The Foundation has addressed and continues to address a wide range of community needs. The key priorities of the Foundation’s mission are to remove barriers to accessing capital and resources and to open opportunities for all. Working with neighbors, changemakers, and community investors, we’re inspiring greater generosity to move us all forward.

Scholarships

Since 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville has provided tens of millions of dollars in scholarships to support students with their educational goals. We assist donors in establishing scholarship funds so that a quality education can be available for everyone.

JCPS Employee Sponsored Student Scholarship

The Jefferson County Public School Employee Sponsored Student Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance in the form of grants to help defray the expenses of disadvantaged students graduating from any public high school in Jefferson County that is managed, controlled, and governed by the Jefferson County Board of Education and attending a college, university, or post-secondary educational institution.

Education - Higher Education

Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from PNC Charitable Trust

PNC Charitable Trust
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky can seek support for established, year-round community programs serving children, families, animals, and conservation. With a mission to strengthen local impact, PNC Charitable Trust provides the Herman H. Nettelroth Grant for projects like playgrounds, day nurseries, children’s library books, scholarships, bird sanctuaries, animal rescue, and disaster relief work.
Animal Welfare - General Ornithological Conservation Library Services +3 more

PNC Foundation: Grow Up Great Grant

PNC Foundation
Private
Accomack County, Virginia, Adams County, Colorado +667 more
Unspecified amount
The PNC Foundation's Grow Up Great Grant is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for children from birth to age 5. With a commitment of $500 million, this program focuses on improving school readiness through support in vocabulary development, social-emotional learning, and the arts. By partnering with community-based nonprofits, PNC aims to foster stronger, smarter, and healthier communities, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning Teacher Development & Training Parental Involvement in Education +4 more

V. V. Cooke Foundation Grants

V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
The V. V. Cooke Foundation, established in 1947, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Metropolitan Louisville, Kentucky. Focused on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations, the foundation prioritizes projects that are religious, educational, civic, or humanitarian in nature. With over seven decades of experience, the foundation, led by executive director Carl Thomas, is dedicated to fostering community success through its grant programs.
Education Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Christianity +3 more

Mary P. Gill Support for Jefferson County Programs

Mary P. Gill Charitable Trust
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky can seek funding for animal welfare, education, health and medical research, and human and social services programs. Mary P. Gill Charitable Trust supports charitable work in Louisville, KY, offering grants to 501(c)(3) organizations serving local community needs across these focus areas.
Animal Welfare - General Education Health & Medicine +1 more

Humana Research Grants

Humana Foundation
Private
Florida, Jefferson County, Kentucky +2 more
Unspecified amount
The Humana Foundation offers research grants by invitation only, focusing on health equity and barriers to healthy living. The foundation aims to support organizations that identify scalable solutions addressing emotional connections, nutrition, and chronic disease. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) charities and accredited educational institutions. The foundation prioritizes solution-driven research that benefits communities in Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, while adhering to strict anti-discrimination policies.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating Wellness & Healthy Living Chronic Illnesses

Jefferson County Family Services Funding via Dermody Properties Foundation

Dermody Properties Foundation
Corporate
Adams County, Pennsylvania, Berks County, Pennsylvania +48 more
US $500 - US $3,000
Jefferson County, Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting arts, education, families, children, seniors, people with disabilities, or homeless and substance-affected populations can access funding through Dermody Properties Foundation. Eligible organizations within 30 miles of a current Dermody project may receive US $500 - US $3,000 for community programs and services benefiting local residents.
Youth Services Family Services Art & Culture +9 more

Spirited Neighbor Fund Community Grant

Heaven Hill Brands
Corporate
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $500 - US $5,000
The Spirited Neighbor Fund Community Grant, offered by Heaven Hill Brands, aims to enhance community welfare in the California neighborhood of Louisville. With a commitment of $800,000 over five years, the fund supports local non-profits through grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) non-profits and churches. The initiative promotes collaboration, volunteerism, and sustainable community development, fostering unity and resilience for future generations.
Community Services Economic Services & Development Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Community Safety and Sustainability Grants from Enbridge

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofits and community organizations supporting safe, vibrant, or sustainable communities near Enbridge operations can apply for Enbridge Community Grants. Focused on community safety, youth development, social services, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous initiatives, Enbridge invites Jefferson County, Kentucky organizations within its eligible service area to request US $1,000 - US $10,000 in donations, sponsorships, or in-kind support.
Community / Public Safety Sustainability Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +12 more

Jefferson College Scholarship Grants in Kentucky

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Federal Government
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
Jefferson County, Kentucky students seeking academic or workforce education can receive last-dollar tuition support for community college or Simmons College through the Evolve502 Scholarship. Grants from Jefferson Community and Technical College help recent JCPS graduates or GED earners cover remaining tuition after federal and state aid for associate degrees or workforce credentials.
Academic Scholarship Programs Vocational & Trade Education

OVSOT Fall Meeting Abstract Submission

Society of Toxicology
Association/Society
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
The OVSOT Fall Meeting Abstract Submission offers a unique opportunity for PhD and Postdoctoral trainees to showcase their research at the annual meeting. Awardees present conceptual talks with a focus on the 'big picture,' competing for cash prizes and a chance to join the OVSOT Executive Committee. To be eligible, participants must be OVSOT members and submit an abstract for the 2025 SOT Annual Meeting, enhancing their academic and professional development in toxicology.
Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology

Jefferson County Education Funding via Jefferson Community

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Federal Government
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
Adult students pursuing vocational or academic programs in Jefferson County, Kentucky can receive last-dollar tuition support covering remaining tuition after other aid. Grants from Jefferson Community and Technical College help new, degree-seeking students fund up to 30 credit hours over their first two consecutive semesters, provided they meet age, residency, FAFSA, and enrollment requirements.
Vocational & Trade Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner

Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +3 more
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner program offers 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the arts and culture sector the opportunity to provide free access to local institutions for youth aged 0-21. Through collaboration with various libraries and cultural organizations, the program encourages participation while ensuring grant funding is specifically allocated for arts and culture programming. Eligible organizations can register to be part of this initiative and enhance community engagement through the arts.
Youth Involvement in the Arts After School / Summer Educational Programs Art & Culture

External Agency Fund: Office of Social Services

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
State/Local Government
Jefferson County, Kentucky
More than US $25,000
The External Agency Fund: Resilience and Community Services Grant invites local non-profits to apply for funding to support programs that align with the mayor's strategic goals. Applications will be accepted starting January 31, 2025, for the fiscal year 2026. This grant focuses on providing essential services to homeless populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and young adults. The minimum funding request is $25,000, and agencies must demonstrate a measurable impact and good stewardship of funds.
Homelessness Services Disability Care & Services Senior Services +3 more

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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 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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