A collaboration of local leaders and staff supporting and empowering communities by convening stakeholders and implementing quality services across Northern Kentucky.
Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s grantmaking is built around direct service delivery and local public capacity, with recurring support for meals, human services, workforce programs, and regional planning across its eight-county service area. In the recent grants list, Meals on Wheels Sw OH & Nky received multiple awards in 2023 and 2024, while Brighton Center also appeared more than once for workforce-related support in Newport. That repeat pattern points to an organization that uses funding and contracting to keep core community services moving, rather than relying on isolated one-time awards. The foundation also backs agencies that help residents access everyday supports. Recent recipients include Center for Independent Lvng Option in Cincinnati for human services, and several Northern Kentucky providers such as Visiting Angels, Helping Hands Nky, Lifeline Homecare Inc, and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. Beyond human services, the funder has supported development services and local government work, including a grant to Cut and Smoke Lounge in Covington and funding to Campbell County Fiscal Court in Newport. The overall picture is of a regional public entity that channels resources through established service providers and local partners to meet operational needs in Northern Kentucky.
Human services are a major part of the portfolio. Meals on Wheels Sw OH & Nky received $1,733,139 in 2024 and $1,446,900 in 2024, both listed as human services support, while Center for Independent Lvng Option in Cincinnati received $530,127 in 2023 and $268,379 in 2024. Workforce development is another clear lane. Brighton Center in Newport received $1,449,397 in 2023, $1,382,082 in 2024, and $1,000,686 in 2024, all tagged workforce. The foundation also funded R C Durr YMCA in Burlington with $125,080 in 2024 and $111,951 in 2024. Legal and access-to-services work appears as well. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass in Ludlow received $145,505 in 2024 and $92,378 in 2024, showing support for resident-facing services that sit alongside aging, disability, and other community programs.
Typical awards sit in a middle tier: the 25th percentile is $14,237, the median is $33,469, and the 75th percentile is $68,324. That spread suggests a structure that includes many relatively modest awards alongside a smaller number of larger operating or contract-style grants. The recent record also shows repeated support for the same recipients across years, including 2023 and 2024 awards to Meals on Wheels Sw OH & Nky, Brighton Center, Center for Independent Lvng Option, and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. The organization is a regional public development entity, not a fund that gives to individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $14K and $68K, with a median of $33K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$33K
75th Percentile
$68K
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Grantmaking is concentrated in Kentucky, which accounts for 70% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients cluster in Newport, Florence, Ludlow, Burlington, and Campbell County, with some awards also reaching Cincinnati, Ohio. The recent-grants table shows a strong Northern Kentucky footprint, especially in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, and neighboring counties within the service area. All listed grant recipients are in the United States.
It funds local service providers, public agencies, and community organizations tied to aging services, disability services, food assistance, workforce development, transportation planning, local government technical assistance, and economic development. Recent recipients include Meals on Wheels Sw OH & Nky, Brighton Center, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, and Campbell County Fiscal Court.
The typical award profile is moderate: the 25th percentile is $14,237, the median is $33,469, and the 75th percentile is $68,324. The recent grants table also includes larger operating and contract-style awards in the six- and seven-figure range.
Yes. The recent grants list includes multiple years of support for Meals on Wheels Sw OH & Nky, Brighton Center, Center for Independent Lvng Option, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Visiting Angels, Lifeline Homecare Inc, and R C Durr YMCA.
Most grants go to Kentucky recipients: 70% of grants are in the HQ state, and Kentucky is also the top state by grant count. Recent awards are concentrated in Northern Kentucky cities such as Newport, Florence, Ludlow, and Burlington.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Northern Kentucky Area Development District that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Households with total monthly income less than 185% of the poverty level (per TEFAP guidance); eligibility determined by program rules.
Who can apply: Organizations operating within the NKADD service region that qualify to receive USDA commodities (typically food banks, pantries, congregate meal programs and other nonprofit meal providers); specific eligibility determined by program rules and USDA requirements.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY | CINCINNATI, OH | $1,731,379 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| BRIGHTON CENTER | NEWPORT, KY | $695,707 | 2026 | WORKFORCE |
| LIFE LEARNING CENTER | COVINGTON, KY | $483,587 | 2026 | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC |
| LIFELINE HOMECARE INC | SOMERSET, KY | $339,704 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| VISITING ANGELS | FLORENCE, KY | $313,414 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| ST ELIZABETH BUSINESS HEALTH | EDGEWOOD, KY | $236,988 | 2026 | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC |
| TRANSITIONS INC | COVINGTON, KY | $156,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| ST ELIZABETH HEALTHCARE | EDGEWOOD, KY | $143,960 | 2026 | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC |
| LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS | LUDLOW, KY | $137,770 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| R C DURR YMCA | BURLINGTON, KY | $121,726 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| NKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION | COVINGTON, KY | $118,212 | 2026 | WORKFORCE |
| NKY HEALTH DEPT | FLORENCE, KY | $113,153 | 2026 | PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC |
| INTERIM HEALTH CARE | EDGEWOOD, KY | $103,019 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| BAWAC INC | FLORENCE, KY | $91,351 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| HELPING HANDS NKY | FLORENCE, KY | $85,781 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | NEWPORT, KY | $75,930 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| PENDLETON COUNTY FISCAL COURT | FALMOUTH, KY | $58,506 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| HOME INSTEAD | FT MITCHELL, KY | $58,083 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | CARROLLTON, KY | $56,981 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| PURFOODS DBA MOM'S MEALS | ANKENY, IA | $48,605 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| WYATT'S SUPERVALU | FALMOUTH, KY | $44,859 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| OWEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT | OWENTON, KY | $40,049 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| GALLATIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT | WARSAW, KY | $25,624 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| CITY OF ELSMERE | ELSMERE, KY | $25,000 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN | WILLIAMSTOWN, KY | $22,756 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| SENIOR SAFE HOME SOLUTIONS PLLC | WALTON, KY | $6,876 | 2026 | HUMAN SERVICES |
| VARIOUD OTHER GRANTS 5000 | — | $16,732,173 | 2024 | — |
| MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY | CINCINNATI, OH | $1,733,139 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY | CINCINNATI, OH | $1,446,900 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| BRIGHTON CENTER | NEWPORT, KY | $1,382,082 | 2024 | WORKFORCE |
| BRIGHTON CENTER | NEWPORT, KY | $1,000,686 | 2024 | WORKFORCE |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LVNG OPTION | CINCINNATI, OH | $268,379 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| VISITING ANGELS | FLORENCE, KY | $246,992 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| LIFELINE HOMECARE INC | FLORENCE, KY | $200,779 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| HELPING HANDS NKY | FLORENCE, KY | $195,586 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| LIFELINE HOMECARE INC | FLORENCE, KY | $194,862 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| VISITING ANGELS | FLORENCE, KY | $193,215 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| HELPING HANDS NKY | FLORENCE, KY | $155,633 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS | LUDLOW, KY | $145,505 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| R C DURR YMCA | BURLINGTON, KY | $125,080 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| R C DURR YMCA | BURLINGTON, KY | $111,951 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | NEWPORT, KY | $95,597 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS | LUDLOW, KY | $92,378 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | NEWPORT, KY | $75,258 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| INTERIM HEALTH CARE | EDGEWOOD, KY | $74,438 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| BAWAC INC | FLORENCE, KY | $71,190 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| INTERIM HEALTH CARE | EDGEWOOD, KY | $65,457 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | CARROLLTON, KY | $63,027 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT | CARROLLTON, KY | $57,294 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
| BURLINGTON STORES INC | BURLINGTON, NJ | $56,585 | 2024 | HUMAN SVCS |
MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY
$1,731,379HUMAN SERVICES
LIFELINE HOMECARE INC
$339,704HUMAN SERVICES
VISITING ANGELS
$313,414HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC
TRANSITIONS INC
$156,000HUMAN SERVICES
LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS
$137,770HUMAN SERVICES
NKY HEALTH DEPT
$113,153PUBLIC HEALTH SERVIC
INTERIM HEALTH CARE
$103,019HUMAN SERVICES
HELPING HANDS NKY
$85,781HUMAN SERVICES
CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$75,930HUMAN SERVICES
PENDLETON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$58,506HUMAN SERVICES
HOME INSTEAD
$58,083HUMAN SERVICES
CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$56,981HUMAN SERVICES
PURFOODS DBA MOM'S MEALS
$48,605HUMAN SERVICES
WYATT'S SUPERVALU
$44,859HUMAN SERVICES
OWEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$40,049HUMAN SERVICES
GALLATIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$25,624HUMAN SERVICES
CITY OF ELSMERE
$25,000HUMAN SERVICES
CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN
$22,756HUMAN SERVICES
SENIOR SAFE HOME SOLUTIONS PLLC
$6,876HUMAN SERVICES
VARIOUD OTHER GRANTS 5000
$16,732,173MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY
$1,733,139HUMAN SVCS
MEALS ON WHEELS SW OH & NKY
$1,446,900HUMAN SVCS
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LVNG OPTION
$268,379HUMAN SVCS
VISITING ANGELS
$246,992HUMAN SVCS
LIFELINE HOMECARE INC
$200,779HUMAN SVCS
HELPING HANDS NKY
$195,586HUMAN SVCS
LIFELINE HOMECARE INC
$194,862HUMAN SVCS
VISITING ANGELS
$193,215HUMAN SVCS
HELPING HANDS NKY
$155,633HUMAN SVCS
LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS
$145,505HUMAN SVCS
CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$95,597HUMAN SVCS
LEGAL AID OF THE BLUEGRASS
$92,378HUMAN SVCS
CAMPBELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$75,258HUMAN SVCS
INTERIM HEALTH CARE
$74,438HUMAN SVCS
INTERIM HEALTH CARE
$65,457HUMAN SVCS
CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$63,027HUMAN SVCS
CARROLL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
$57,294HUMAN SVCS
BURLINGTON STORES INC
$56,585HUMAN SVCS