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.
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Grant Program — Grants for Good & Grants for Change
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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