Kentucky GRANT Program — Federal Grant Match Funding for Healthcare, EMS & Public-Health Projects

Kentucky's GRANT Program is accepting monthly applications for competitive state match assistance tied to qualifying federal public-purpose grants. Eligible Kentucky cities, counties, public-service entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can use the program to strengthen qualifying healthcare, EMS, infrastructure and community-service federal proposals that require local match.

FundingCompetitive state match assistance tied to a qualifying federal grant. The program has $300 million in total authorization after the 2026 expansion; individual awards depend on the qualifying federal match requirement, scoring and available funds.

DeadlineMonthly — applications are due by the 1st of each month; applications must also be submitted within 90 days of the related federal grant application date. Program sunset: December 31, 2028.

Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026

Required next actionIdentify a qualifying federal grant that requires a local match or an eligible Delta Regional Authority project where match improves competitiveness; confirm Kentucky applicant eligibility; calculate the required local contribution; assemble the federal opportunity documentation, project details, authorizing resolution and nonprofit determination letter if applicable; and submit by the next monthly deadline.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Kentucky county or city governing bodies, qualifying Kentucky entities providing specified public services such as emergency medical rescue, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations engaged in public-benefit improvements. Healthcare organizations should confirm they fit one of these applicant classes; the program is not a blanket eligibility pathway for every hospital or provider.

Atlas Analysis

This is a high-value grant-leverage pathway rather than a stand-alone healthcare project grant. It can help qualifying Kentucky public and nonprofit entities cover match requirements for federal awards from approved sponsors, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education. For healthcare, EMS and public-health applicants, the strategic value is the ability to make otherwise difficult federal match requirements more financeable while preserving more local capital for implementation.

Source verificationOfficial government source · newkentuckyhome.ky.govAtlas last verified this record August 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗