The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. (TKDSF) opened its 2026 grant application period on September 1, 2026. The Foundation’s current 2026 timeline states that the cycle closes September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Applicants may apply online or mail the application and supporting documents; mailed applications must be postmarked by September 30.
TKDSF is a Kentucky-focused private foundation whose primary funding categories are Health, Higher Education, and General Welfare. The Foundation states that it emphasizes capital expansion and equipment purchases and primarily supports projects and organizations located in Kentucky. Its current About page gives examples of prior grants that include acquisition of medical equipment for tele-hearing healthcare, emergency response vehicles, assistive technology, and specialized equipment serving elderly and disabled populations.
Applicants must be eligible nonprofit organizations meeting the Foundation’s criteria. TKDSF does not fund individuals, political entities, annual operating support, primary or secondary schools, or operating funds of hospitals and other patient-care institutions. Capital expansion for a hospital or patient-care institution may be considered. The Foundation also states that approved grants are for specifically requested items rather than unrestricted funds and that items purchased before approval are not honored.
Funding: The controlling 2026 public timeline does not publish a universal per-applicant ceiling or a total 2026 funding pool. TKDSF reported $642,462 in 2025 grant awards, but that historical amount is not a 2026 applicant ceiling. No general match or cost-share requirement is stated in the public materials reviewed.
2026 application package: The current Grant Program Information page is effective September 1, 2026 and requires the 2026 TKDSF grant application, a cover letter in the prescribed format, a list of the Board of Directors with addresses and business affiliations, the IRS Section 501(c)(3) determination letter, the most recently filed IRS Form 990 including Schedule B or equivalent financial reports, and optional descriptive literature. The cover letter may not exceed three pages and must address the Request, Profile, Background, Need, Project, Cost, Funding, and Conclusion. The Cost section should include a quote or other documentation supporting the requested amount.
Atlas analysis: Atlas Opportunity Score 93/100. N9+ Fit Score 90/100 conditional. The Foundation expressly prioritizes health and equipment purchases and cites prior medical equipment used for tele-hearing healthcare, creating a legitimate applicant-led pathway for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform where a qualifying Kentucky nonprofit has a documented need for guided remote physical examinations, vitals, and telehealth-enabled clinical encounters. N9+ inclusion must be tied to the applicant’s actual program need, supported by a defensible item quote and project rationale, and confirmed against the current 2026 application rules. Dr. Miltie is not positioned as the direct applicant; the appropriate structure is a qualifying nonprofit applicant with Dr. Miltie or QC Healthcare only in an allowable supporting/vendor role.
Official sources: TKDSF 2026 Timeline; TKDSF About and grant examples; TKDSF Grant Program Information.