External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
State/Local Government
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $25,000 - US $50,000
The Arts + Creative Industries External Agency Grant Program, initiated by the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, provides vital funding support to local arts and culture nonprofits. Aimed at enhancing community life through the arts, the program offers grants of $25,000 to $50,000 based on organizational budgets. This initiative fosters creativity, promotes cultural programming, and ensures equitable access to arts experiences for all residents, contributing to a vibrant and thriving Louisville.
Art & Culture
Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant, offered by Fund for the Arts, invites teaching artists and arts organizations to apply for inclusion in a directory aimed at connecting them with community partners. This initiative supports the delivery of multi-disciplinary arts programs to youth and multigenerational audiences, fostering health and well-being. Applications are accepted year-round, and the directory serves as a resource for community partners seeking qualified artists and organizations to enhance their programs.
Art & Culture
Sustaining Impact Grant - Returning Applicants
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
Up to US $500,000
The Sustaining Impact Grant from the Fund for the Arts provides essential operating support to arts organizations that enhance community vitality and engagement. Eligible returning applicants, having met prior reporting requirements, can apply via the online portal. The grant focuses on community impact, engagement, and sustainable operations, with funding levels based on annual revenues, ensuring that organizations can continue to thrive and contribute to the arts ecosystem.
Music
Writing & Literature
Performing Arts
+11 more
Sustaining Impact Grant - First-Time Applicants
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
Up to US $500,000
The Fund for the Arts' Sustaining Impact Grant supports first-time applicants by providing general operating support to arts organizations that align with community priorities in Greater Louisville. Eligible organizations must have received a Fund for the Arts grant in the last three years. This grant emphasizes community impact, equity, diversity, and sustainable operations, offering funding based on operating revenues, with a maximum of $500,000 for larger organizations.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Public / Community Art
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
+11 more
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
US $500 - US $5,000
The Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant supports innovative and creative events that engage communities in Greater Louisville. Applicants can request between $500 and $5,000 in funding, with a 1:1 match required for amounts exceeding $2,000. This program aims to foster community connections through arts and culture, allowing for events tied to geographic locations or shared interests and cultures, such as gardening or the LGBTQ+ community.
Art & Culture
Public / Community Art
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Fund for the Arts: Event Artist
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
US $100 - US $500
The Fund for the Arts: Event Artist program invites artists and organizations from the Greater Louisville area to participate in community events. This initiative aims to create a diverse roster of artistic talent, compensating participants for their contributions. Artists can engage in various events, from large public festivals to intimate performances. Applicants must align with the Fund's commitment to equity and inclusion, ensuring a vibrant arts scene that reflects the community's diversity.
Public / Community Art
Music
Writing & Literature
+10 more
5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA)
Fund For The Arts Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +5 more
Unspecified amount
The 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) provides vital support to K-12 teachers and administrators in Kentucky and Indiana, enhancing classroom instruction through arts integration. This funding allows for direct collaboration with arts program providers, enriching students' learning experiences. Eligible applicants include educators from specified counties, with a focus on programs that occur during school hours. The initiative not only funds programming but also covers Field Trip bus expenses, promoting access to the arts.
Education - K through 12
Art Education
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
External Agency Fund- Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Funding
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
State/Local Government
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $25,000 - US $75,000
The Youth Services External Agency Fund Grant, offered by the Louisville Metro Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, aims to combat gun violence through innovative community strategies. Grants between $25,000 and $75,000 will support organizations focused on primary and secondary prevention, intervention, and victim support. This initiative fosters community collaboration and ownership, ensuring impactful solutions for youth development and violence reduction in Louisville's neighborhoods.
Juvenile Justice
Gun Violence Prevention
Youth Development & Leadership
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
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
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
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
Education and Youth Support Funding from Jamie Parsley Family Foundation
Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +7 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Jefferson County and nearby counties, including Louisville, Kentucky, can seek support for educational programs in the arts, sciences, and athletics, as well as services for at-risk and special needs children. Grants from Jamie Parsley Family Foundation help local nonprofits assist children affected by alcohol abuse and related challenges.
Education
Disability Care & Services
Alcoholism
+4 more
Old National Bank Foundation Grants
Old National Bank
Corporate
Allen County, Indiana, Berrien County, Michigan +72 more
Approximately US $15,000
The Old National Bank Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations for community impact initiatives across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Focused on four key areas—Affordable Housing, Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Financial Empowerment—the foundation prioritizes programs that support underrepresented communities. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and align with the foundation’s funding priorities to qualify for grants, which can be applied for every two years.
Real Estate & Housing
Financial Literacy
Economic Services & Development
+10 more
Connected Healthy Lives Grant
Humana Foundation
Private
Florida, Jefferson County, Kentucky +2 more
Unspecified amount
The Connected Healthy Lives Grant, provided by the Humana Foundation, aims to enhance health equity by removing social barriers to health. It supports community organizations in delivering essential services such as suicide prevention and nutritional literacy. The grant focuses on fostering emotional connections and lifelong wellness through collaboration across various states, ensuring that all individuals have access to healthy choices that can improve their quality of life.
Wellness & Healthy Living
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Food Security
Youth and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from FourEvergreen Foundation
Fourevergreen Foundation Inc
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Louisville, Kentucky can seek funding for youth development, cancer research, animal welfare, and environmental initiatives. With a mission to improve the Louisville community, FourEvergreen Foundation provides support to projects that create opportunity, empowerment, and lasting positive change for local residents.
Youth Development & Leadership
Cancer / Oncology
Animal Welfare - General
+1 more
James Graham Brown Foundation Community Grants in Louisville
James Graham Brown Foundation
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
US $150,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit organizations in the Louisville metro area seeking catalytic project funding can apply for $150,000 - $500,000 to advance education, community and economic development, civic and cultural assets, and health and well-being. Focused on strengthening Louisville, James Graham Brown Foundation favors collaborative, well-supported initiatives that improve quality of life and perceptions of Kentucky.
Education
Civic Engagement & Education
Economic Services & Development
+1 more
BAE Systems Support for STEM and Military
BAE Systems
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania +78 more
Unspecified amount
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities working in STEM education or supporting military personnel, veterans, and their families, including those in Louisville, Kentucky, can seek community investment grants for program support. BAE Systems provides funding to organizations operating in these mission areas that demonstrate strong organizational health and meet Charity Navigator or equivalent standards.
Military Operations
Military & Veterans Services
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
+3 more
STEM and Environment Funding from BASF
BASF Corporation
Corporate
Ascension Parish, Louisiana, Beaver County, Pennsylvania +39 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in science education, environment, or health and safety in Jefferson County, Kentucky (Louisville) and other BASF site communities can seek support for community programs. With a mission to combine economic success with social responsibility, BASF Corporation provides charitable contributions to improve quality of life in these areas.
STEM / STEAM Education
Environment
Occupational Health & Safety
Impact100 Louisville Grant
Impact 100 Louisville Inc
Private
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Approximately US $100,000
Impact100 Louisville empowers women through collective giving by awarding substantial grants to local nonprofits focused on transforming lives in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Grants, starting at $100,000, are awarded in key areas such as arts, education, environment, family, and health. The organization emphasizes collaboration and community visibility, ensuring that all finalists benefit from the exposure. Eligible nonprofits must demonstrate sustainability, community support, and have operated under a 501(c)(3) status for at least 24 months.
Art & Culture
Education
Educational Access & Equity
+11 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
Dawn Foods Foundation Community Grants in Louisville
Dawn Foods Foundation
Private
Alameda County, California, Canada +18 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations in Louisville, Kentucky can seek funding for programs in hunger prevention, health and wellness, education, and community vibrancy. Dawn Foods Foundation provides support for initiatives like food access, healthy living, literacy, STEAM and vocational education, arts and cultural programs, and volunteerism in Jefferson County communities where it operates.
Food Access & Hunger
Health Care Access & Delivery
Volunteerism & Philanthropy
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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
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
Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Grant
Legacy Foundation Of Kentuckiana Inc
Private
Bullitt County, Kentucky, Clark County, Indiana +4 more
US $25,000 - US $250,000
The Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Grant supports 501c3 nonprofit organizations in specific counties of Kentucky and Indiana, with a focus on improving health and advancing social justice for vulnerable populations. They offer funding ranging from $25,000 to $500,000, encouraging impactful proposals while engaging in relational philanthropy. Interested organizations must submit a Letter of Interest, with cycles in May and December, to explore potential alignment and funding opportunities.
Poverty Alleviation & Services
Social Justice / Human Rights
Immigrant Services
+6 more