Arts & Culture Grants in Kentucky

123 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Kentucky. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Ibis Charities Foundation Grant Program

From Ibis Charities Foundation

EducationFamily and social servicesArt and culture+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) charities serving Palm Beach County residents, in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Audited financial statements are required. Charities located outside Palm Beach County, individuals, private foundations, religious or politically affiliated organizations, debt reduction or operating deficits, capital projects, and bridge funding are not eligible. National organizations must apply through a local chapter with a local board of directors and a project or program benefiting Palm Beach County residents.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $5K

Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grants

From Fund for the Arts

Community artsNeighborhood eventsArts engagement+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be individuals, groups, or organizations based in the Greater Louisville area. Events must be free and open to the public, occur in person in a specific Greater Louisville neighborhood, and contain an artistic element such as performance, exhibit, culinary arts, or artistic creation and engagement. Applicants may apply without tax-exempt status. Requests above $2,000 require a 1:1 match for the amount above $2,000. General operating support, fundraisers, re-granting, primarily religious programs, and political advocacy are ineligible.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Oct 17, 2026)

Preston Family Foundation General Grants (Fall Grant Cycle)

From Raymond B Preston Family Foundation

EducationArts & CultureCommunity / Civic Good+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be qualified under Section 501(c)(3). Preference for specific projects/programs over general operating or capital campaigns. Generally will not fund capital projects, endowments, religious activities (unless community-wide), scholarships, or grants to individuals. Organizations that discriminate based on protected status are ineligible.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Georgia-Pacific Community Grants

From Georgia-Pacific Foundation

EducationSTEMLiteracy+12 more

Who can apply: Organizations working in the funder’s stated pillars may apply; the site references nonprofits, public schools, fire departments, and other community partners. Additional eligibility details are not visible in the provided content.

Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026Award: $10K+

Large Grants Program (Requests greater than $10,000)

From James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation

Arts and CultureCivic and Public AffairsEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving youth, young adults, or the aging population. The Foundation grants throughout the United States and seeks to allocate at least one-third of grant resources to organizations helping people in West Texas. Organizations may apply for specific programs or projects, capital projects, and in some circumstances general operations. Organizations may submit only one application in a 12-month period and may not apply in two consecutive grant cycles. Organizations receiving grants in two consecutive years must skip an entire year before reapplying. Individuals, for-profit organizations, church or seminary construction, annual fundraising drives, galas, single artistic events, and endowment requests are generally ineligible.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust

From Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na

Arts, culture and humanitiesEducationEnvironment and animals+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate in Colorado and may apply once per calendar year.

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Largest Arts & Culture in Kentucky Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
Humana Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Annual Giving

$19.4M

Total Assets

$393.3M

Median Grant

$100K

A40National
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
GALASHIELS FUND LTD

SARASOTA, FL

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$150.6M

Median Grant

$1M

A40National
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts

Cincinnati, OH

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$137.7M

Median Grant

$35K

A120Local
SOUTH ARTS INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$18.3M

Median Grant

$8K

A23Regional
THEATER LEAGUE INC

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$8.7M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$10K

A650National
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$752.8M

Median Grant

$10K

A320National
INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$120.8M

Median Grant

$25K

A320Regional
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET INC

LEXINGTON, KY

Annual Giving

$5.4M

Total Assets

$50.2M

Median Grant

$7.6M

A112Local
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$5.4M

Total Assets

$40.3M

Median Grant

$11K

A120Regional
NATIONAL WRITING PROJECT CORPORATION

BERKELEY, CA

Annual Giving

$5.3M

Total Assets

$84K

Median Grant

$35K

A76ZNational
Arts Midwest Incorporated

Minneapolis, MN

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$12M

Median Grant

$20K

A120National
PlusOnePlusOnePlusOne

Pasadena, CA

Annual Giving

$4.7M

Total Assets

$2.9M

Median Grant

$18K

A99National
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$4.6M

Total Assets

$407.6M

Median Grant

$11K

A340National
Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc

Wilmington, DE

Annual Giving

$3.9M

Total Assets

$8.9M

Median Grant

$20K

A03National
THE POETRY FOUNDATION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$3.7M

Total Assets

$313.2M

Median Grant

$1K

A70National
MID ATLANTIC ARTS INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$19.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A120National

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