Amgen Foundation Grants for Kentucky Education
Nonprofit organizations and public entities running education, humanitarian, social, or community programs in Kentucky may be eligible for this funding, including statewide U.S. initiatives. Amgen Foundation provides Kentucky education groups with charitable donations and sponsorships, prioritizing programs that directly serve communities such as Louisville and other areas of the state; apply at least three months before funds are needed.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Old National Bank Grants for Kentucky Events
Kentucky education and community nonprofits hosting events, fundraisers, or special activities can access funding through Old National Bank to support quality-of-life initiatives. Sponsorships prioritize programs serving underrepresented groups or low-to-moderate income communities, especially those advancing economic development, workforce readiness, financial education, affordable housing, or small business services in eligible Kentucky counties.
Old National Bank
Community Project Grants for Kentucky Nonprofits from Felix E Martin Jr Foundation
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, churches, and government units serving Muhlenberg County, Kentucky can apply for Felix E Martin Jr Foundation’s community grants to support civic, educational, or cultural projects, with awards up to US $20,000. Education-focused programs, especially in youth services, economic development, substance abuse services, and health/human services, may be particularly competitive.
Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Support for Education
Full proposal due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children in the Greater Cincinnati area with educational, health, cultural, or social welfare programs may be eligible for this funding, including Kentucky counties. With a mission to strengthen communities, Greater Cincinnati Foundation prioritizes initiatives for children, especially ages 0–6, but will consider projects benefiting youth through high school.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Brown-Forman Foundation Support for Kentucky Education
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) public charities working in education, arts, social services, or community development can seek operating, program, or event support to enhance learning and community well-being. With a mission to enrich community life, Brown-Forman Foundation prioritizes Louisville-based organizations aligned with its strategic focus areas and measurable outcomes.
Brown-Forman Foundation
Education and Community Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) education and community nonprofits can receive up to US $1,000 for programs in areas like education, hunger relief, health, environment, and public safety. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation supports tax-exempt organizations in eligible states, and applications must include an endorsement letter from a Perdue associate.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Education and Community Funding from Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 1, 2026
Education and community nonprofits in Kentucky’s Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can receive support for capital projects and programs that improve social, cultural, educational, civic, and physical conditions. The Thomas J. Emery Memorial, administered via Greater Cincinnati Foundation, also occasionally funds operating support, endowments, and selected federated campaigns for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Kentucky Community Development Funding via Paul Ogle Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 3, 2026
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies serving Southern Indiana communities, including parts of Kentucky, can seek funding for capital projects, equipment, programs, and special initiatives that improve residents’ lives. Paul Ogle Foundation supports community development, human services, economic growth, and preservation; education-focused nonprofits in Kentucky may be eligible if they significantly serve the specified Indiana counties.
Paul Ogle Foundation Inc
South Arts Accessibility Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal communities in Kentucky can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. South Arts supports costs like accessible materials, interpretation, transportation, staff training, and modest facility enhancements, which may benefit education-focused arts programming serving disabled audiences or artists.
South Arts, Inc.
Kentucky Community Programs Funding via Lift A Life Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 8, 2026
Kentucky education, food security, military, and first responder nonprofits can access funding through Lift A Life Foundation to expand community impact. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in Kentucky may receive US $5,000 - US $50,000, with some multi-year awards up to three years, for early childhood education, food insecurity, and family support initiatives.
Lift A Life Foundation Inc
Native American Education Funding from Moore Fund
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing K–12 education for Native American children living on reservations can seek project support that improves year-round, direct-service programming. The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund supports measurable, sustainable educational initiatives across select regions, including Kentucky, that benefit underserved students and demonstrate strong financial accountability and collaboration with other organizations.
The Ruth Danley And William Enoch Moore Fund
Kentucky Community Vibrancy Funding via Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Tax-exempt nonprofits and government agencies in Kentucky’s Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties can use this funding to enhance community spaces, arts and culture access, and neighborhood safety. Greater Cincinnati Foundation provides grants up to US $25,000 to support, expand, or launch programs, capital improvements, or capacity-building that promote healthy people and vibrant places.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Perdue Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Kentucky can apply for Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation’s corporate giving program; awards more than US $1,000 for community programs. Funding supports education alongside agriculture, environment, hunger and poverty relief, health and social services, public safety, and cultural heritage in communities where Perdue associates live and work.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Education and Health Funding from TKD Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for higher education, health, and general welfare projects can apply for grants to fund capital expansion, equipment purchases, and scholarships for Kentucky residents. Grants from TKD Foundation help education-focused organizations serving at-risk youth, elderly and disabled adults, and residents facing food or medical insecurity across the Commonwealth.
Tkd Foundation
Kentucky Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Kentucky planning historic preservation projects can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach work. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like feasibility studies, design guidelines, community forums, and innovative public education, which may benefit education-focused organizations incorporating preservation into their programs.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
STEM Education Grants for Nonprofits from Toyota
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Education nonprofits, public schools, and state or municipal organizations in select Kentucky counties can apply for Toyota funding to support STEM education and workforce readiness programs. Grants from Toyota help Kentucky education organizations serving Scott, Fayette, Harrison, Madison, Franklin, and Montgomery counties create long-term, inclusive opportunities for under-resourced communities.
Toyota
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Support for Education
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving PK–12 children and young adults with education programs in Kentucky’s Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties can seek up to US $50,000 for mentoring, tutoring, SEL, college and career exploration, and academic improvement. With a mission to strengthen regional opportunity, Greater Cincinnati Foundation provides flexible funding for new or expanded programs, capacity, capital needs, or general operations.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Fifth Third Foundation Support for Education
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Boone, Kenton, Campbell, and other eligible Kentucky counties can seek funding for programs in education, youth services, arts, and community development. Grants from Fifth Third Foundation are administered through multiple Cincinnati-area trusts and may benefit Kentucky education nonprofits working with children, women and girls, low-income communities, or people with disabilities.
Fifth Third Foundation
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Council Mobility Grants in Kentucky
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Education-focused nonprofits and public agencies in Kentucky that provide transportation for seniors or individuals with disabilities can apply for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) funding. Grants from Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments support capital purchases like paratransit vehicles and equipment in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties to improve access to jobs, healthcare, shopping, and education.
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments
Kentucky Education Project Funding via Kentucky Colonels
Full proposal due Jan 9, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least five years of operations can apply for the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels’ Good Works large grants, awarding more than US $10,000 for tangible items or projects. Education, youth, and community organizations in Kentucky may be eligible when projects directly benefit many clients and fit listed priority categories.
Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels Inc
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Grants for Kentucky Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 15, 2027
Kentucky education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Boone, Campbell, or Kenton counties and nearby Greater Cincinnati youth with disabilities or economic barriers can access funding through Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation. Grants may support capital, operating, limited endowment needs, and arts or recreation programs that advance education, health, and social welfare outcomes for young people and their families.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Kentucky Education Funding via Kentucky Colonels
Full proposal due Jan 16, 2027
Kentucky education nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations can request US $2,500 - US $9,999 for tangible items or projects that directly benefit many clients. Kentucky education groups can access funding through Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels for needs such as community support, youth services, health, life skills, and related program equipment.
Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels Inc
Education and Community Funding from Kentucky Colonels
Full proposal due Jan 23, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking up to US $5,000 for education, youth, health, or community-focused projects that purchase tangible items can apply; awards support organizations at least one year old. Grants from Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels help Kentucky education nonprofits and related service providers enhance programs, facilities, and direct services for residents in need.
Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels Inc
Old National Bank Grants for Kentucky Education
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) public charities in Kentucky counties within Old National Bank’s footprint can apply for approximately US $15,000 to support community-impact programs in affordable housing, workforce development, economic development, and financial empowerment. Programs serving underrepresented or low- to moderate-income residents, including education and job readiness initiatives, may be especially competitive.
Old National Bank
Horizon Community Funds Grants for Kentucky Education
Letter of inquiry due Mar 1, 2027
Kentucky 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative education, health, or employment initiatives can seek funding for high-impact projects serving Boone, Campbell, or Kenton counties. Horizon Community Funds supports bold, collaborative efforts that advance equity, accelerate community-centered solutions, and leverage partnerships, which may benefit education-focused organizations addressing local disparities.
Horizon Community Funds Of Northern Kentucky Inc
Approximately US $100,000
Education and Community Funding from Impact100 Louisville
Letter of inquiry due Apr 2, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Jefferson County, Kentucky can seek approximately US $100,000 to launch innovative programs, expand existing services, or build capacity. Grants from Impact100 Louisville help Kentucky organizations working in education, arts and culture, environment and recreation, family services, and health and wellness implement high-impact, sustainable projects within 36 months.
Impact 100 Louisville Inc
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Education Grants in Kentucky
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving underprivileged students in Kentucky’s Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties can seek funding for scholarships, educational programs, research, and related operating or capital needs. Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Harrison Family Foundation awards US $5,000 - US $15,000, prioritizing innovative, community-based initiatives that demonstrate sustainability and may leverage matching support.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation