Community Development Grants in Kentucky

136 foundations fund community development programs in Kentucky. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in Kentucky, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding community development in Kentucky that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 2 days (Nov 14, 2026)Award: $6K – $20K

Grant Program — Grants for Good & Grants for Change

From Invest in Others Charitable Foundation

community developmentnonprofit capacitysocial services+3 more

Who can apply: Open to organizations with a project that advances meaningful community change. Specific eligibility details were not provided in the scraped content.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Nov 17, 2026)Award: $2K – $3K

Outstanding Student Chapter Contest

From Associated General Contractors of America

Student engagementConstruction educationCommunity impact+1 more

Who can apply: Open to nationally chartered AGC Student Chapters with current ACCE/ABET accreditation or candidate status; some ATMAE-accredited programs may also qualify. Activities must have been conducted during the specified academic year.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

Peoples Bank Foundation Grants

From Peoples Bank Foundation

Community investment and economic developmentYouth and educationHealth and human services+2 more

Who can apply: Requests must come directly from the 501(c)(3) organization seeking the grant; freelance and third-party grant writers are not accepted. Applicants may submit only one application annually. Requests may not be for operating costs, payroll, salaries, or stipends. The funded work must benefit communities in the Peoples Bank footprint.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $10K

Marilyn & William Young Foundation Grantmaking Program

From Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sara Hemingway Ex Di

Leadership DevelopmentAccessible Arts ExperiencesFamily Support Systems+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Funded programs and projects must affect citizens of Owensboro/Daviess County. The Foundation generally does not fund endowments, annual fund appeals, religious organizations, event sponsorships, individuals, or operating costs, and does not support organizations that discriminate based on protected classifications.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $25 – $5K

Matching Gift Program

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

Community developmentEmployee-directed charitable giving

Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.

Open nowCloses Jan 1, 2027

2027 USEF Competition Grant for Combined Driving

From United States Equestrian Federation

Combined drivingEquestrian competitionsCompetition organizer development

Who can apply: Competitions seeking funding must be licensed with USEF as a Combined Driving Event, Short Format Driving Event, or Combined Test. Applications are evaluated by the Driving Sport Committee based on the submitted information and, where applicable, previous competition reports and evaluations.

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Largest Community Development in Kentucky Foundations

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

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S500National
AMERICA VOTES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$168.6M

Total Assets

$22.3M

Median Grant

$200K

S20National
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$99.2M

Total Assets

$67.9M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
DAIRY PROMOTION INC

KANSAS CITY, KS

Annual Giving

$75.9M

Total Assets

$476K

Median Grant

$894K

S41National
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC

COLUMBIA, MD

Annual Giving

$61.8M

Total Assets

$941.1M

Median Grant

$45K

S200National
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47M

Total Assets

$11.3B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$45.4M

Total Assets

$475.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$30.1M

Total Assets

$7.5M

Median Grant

$101K

S32National
Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc

Manchester, NH

Annual Giving

$29.7M

Total Assets

$37.9M

Median Grant

$138K

S41National
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION INC

AUSTIN, TX

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$4.8M

Median Grant

$331K

S80Regional
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$70.2M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
POLICYLINK

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$13.4M

Total Assets

$115.9M

Median Grant

$26K

S21National
I CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$25K

S024National
THE REINVESTMENT FUND INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$10.1M

Total Assets

$698.4M

Median Grant

$56K

S200National
CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION

CINCINNATI, OH

Annual Giving

$9.7M

Total Assets

$5.3M

Median Grant

$884K

S41ZLocal
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$9.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$50K

S99ZNational
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$24.9M

Median Grant

$95K

S16ZNational

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