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Grants in Kentucky

Browse 102 open grants tagged for Kentucky, plus 15,752 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

102

National Grants

15,752

Avg. Award

$3.1M

Total Available

15,854

Kentucky Grants by Funding Source

State

8

Kentucky state agencies

Private / Foundation

89

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Kentucky

Showing 1 of 102 grants in Kentucky, plus 15,752 nationwide grants

1 grants worth up to $200K match your search

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Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South Grant

open

Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

Economic opportunity and civic engagement in the rural South

$25K – $200K
2026-08-31
economic opportunitycivic engagementrural development

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Mary Reynolds Babcock Rural South GrantMary Reynolds Babcock Foundation$25K - $200KAug 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Kentucky

Education26
Community Development17
Health15
Workforce Development13
Public Safety13
Infrastructure9
Economic Development9
Environment7
Veterans Services7

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Frequently Asked Questions: Kentucky Grants

How many grants are available in Kentucky?
There are currently 102 grants specifically tagged for Kentucky, plus 15,752 nationwide grants that organizations in Kentucky can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for Kentucky grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Kentucky are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in Kentucky?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in Kentucky?
Yes. In addition to Kentucky-specific funding, there are 15,752 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in Kentucky?
The average maximum award for Kentucky-tagged grants is $3.1M, with a median of $750K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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