Active — current quarterly deadline September 30, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 15, 2026
The Snowy Owl Foundation, based in Louisville, accepts applications from qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations for projects in four categories: Land, Art, Education, and Human Need. The Foundation primarily supports its local community and also considers qualified regional projects, making the program relevant to Kentucky nonprofits with education, student-support, community-health, basic-needs, or related human-service projects. Applications are […]
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) public-charity status, Kentucky/local-regional fit, and a specific Education or Human Need project; complete the official four-page application; prepare the first page of the most recent IRS Form 990 and current W-9 as PDFs; and submit through the Foundation's online upload page. Confirm the exact September 30 closing time/time zone before any new Atlas applicant outreach.
Open — Draft / Verification Hold pending authoritative confirmation of deadline time zone and current-cycle funding amount/range.Atlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Grow Appalachia, a strategic initiative of Berea College, is accepting 2026 Garden Grant proposals from qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored organizations serving Central Appalachian communities. Final proposals are due October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM, but the current official materials do not publish the deadline time zone or a universal award range, so Atlas is holding applicant-specific outreach pending those confirmations.
Required next actionConfirm the authoritative October 1 cutoff time zone and current portal status, then screen only 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored organizations rooted in Central Appalachian communities with food-security experience, local leadership, fiscal-management capacity and readiness to deliver the required organic gardening curriculum. Verify the applicant's business Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent hard-bounce state and prior ORIGINAL outreach history before any applicant-specific AutoSend outreach.
Active — applications due October 30, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified September 30, 2026
Kentucky DLG is accepting 2026 Recreational Trails Program applications through October 30, 2026. Eligible Kentucky cities, counties, and specified public agencies may request $25,000 to $250,000 for qualifying trail acquisition, construction, maintenance, restoration, accessibility, trailhead, and related recreational-trail projects. RTP reimburses up to 80% of eligible project cost and requires a 20% applicant match.
Required next actionQualified Kentucky city, county, state-agency and federal-agency applicants should confirm an eligible trail project, property control, 20% match, public-access and perpetual-maintenance commitments; complete the detailed budget and required environmental, wildlife, historic-preservation, mapping and authorization materials; and submit the complete application package to Kentucky DLG by October 30, 2026. Verify the live cutoff time before filing because DLG does not publish one.
Open — applications due November 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ETAtlas Opportunity Score 74/100
Verified 2026-09-22
Kentucky counties and eligible incorporated cities may apply for 2027 Litter Abatement Grant funding for qualifying public-roadway litter cleanup. Applications are due November 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Awards are formula-based and the current 2027 county and city grant packets confirm no match is required.
Required next actionConfirm county/city eligibility and good standing; use DEP 7117 for counties or DEP 7118 for cities; cities must also provide a solid waste ordinance or solid waste contract; submit complete signed materials electronically by November 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Clear all CRM ORIGINAL-outreach gates before any customer contact.
Active — Verification Hold for exact LOI cutoff time/time zoneAtlas Opportunity Score 73/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kentucky Humanities is accepting 2026 grant Letters of Intent through September 30, 2026 for Kentucky-based public humanities projects. Awards are up to $5,000 and require a 1:1 non-federal cost share; invited full applications are due October 31, 2026.
Required next actionKeep on verification hold. Confirm the exact September 30, 2026 LOI cutoff clock time and time zone before any applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach. Then verify Kentucky nonprofit/institution/group eligibility, public-humanities scope outside the regular classroom, a separate Project Director and Principal Humanities Scholar, 1:1 allowable non-federal cost share, and SAM.gov/UEI readiness for the final application.
Verification Hold — 2026 process and deadlines are posted, but the official Section 319(h) Grant Documents are still marked Coming this fallAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 24, 2026
The Kentucky Division of Water, within the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, has posted the 2026 Section 319(h) application process, including a November 13, 2026 Letter of Intent date and a February 15, 2027 full-application deadline. Kentucky receives Section 319(h) funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and competitively awards much of that funding to […]
Required next actionMonitor the official Kentucky Division of Water page for release of the current-cycle Section 319(h) Grant Documents. The program page currently identifies a November 13, 2026 Letter of Intent date and February 15, 2027 full-application deadline, but do not begin applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach or treat the cycle as fully application-ready until the current grant document set is posted and reviewed. Kentucky also warns that previously downloaded application forms may contain an obsolete 319 Grant Reporter link, so use only the current official document set after release. Then verify forms, attachments, submission mechanics, amendments, project-specific eligibility and the 40% nonfederal match before action.
Active — Rolling / Verification HoldAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Wilderness Trace Community Foundation accepts grant proposals year-round from qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, or Mercer counties. The current public materials do not publish a grant ceiling, mandatory match, or detailed cost restrictions, so Atlas is holding applicant-specific outreach pending clarification.
Required next actionVerification hold. Before applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach or package production, confirm the applicable fund pathway, current available funding, a defensible request amount, any match or cost-share requirement, and allowable/excluded costs. Then clear CRM Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce, Deal, Atlas_Email_Queue, and authoritative original-send-history gates.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified October 5, 2026
Kentucky accepts Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program applications year-round for qualified projects that directly improve nursing-home resident quality of care or quality of life. Current CMS rules materially restrict routine services, required medical equipment, telemedicine, and certain complex technology uses.
Required next actionIdentify a specific resident-benefit project, confirm applicant eligibility and absence of conflicts or duplicate funding, review the current CMP Application Handbook and budget worksheet, and submit the complete application to Kentucky OIG. Because applications are rolling, verify current CMS and Kentucky requirements before filing.
Active / Verification Hold — next quarterly submission deadline November 1, 2026; funding amount/range and exact cutoff time/time zone are not published on the current official pageAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Brown-Forman Foundation accepts qualifying nonprofit grant applications quarterly, with the next published submission deadline November 1, 2026. Priority is given to Louisville, Kentucky organizations aligned with arts and culture, lifelong learning, or community well-being. Applicant-specific outreach remains on verification hold because the official page does not publish a universal award range or an exact cutoff time/time zone.
Required next actionVerification Hold: confirm the November 1 cutoff clock time/time zone, current live application fields, any cycle-specific award parameters, and any current amendments. Then screen qualifying Louisville-area 501(c)(3) public charities under IRC 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) for alignment with arts and culture, lifelong learning, or community well-being, and clear verified Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce, CRM/Deal/Atlas_Email_Queue, authoritative send-history, and cross-lane deduplication gates before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active — FY 2028 applications open through October 1, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kentucky cities and counties may submit eligible road-rehabilitation projects through KYTC's FY 2028 Local Assistance Road Program. The current cycle runs June 1 through October 1, 2026; each project may receive no more than $500,000 in state funding, and a graduated 10%-20% local match applies.
Required next actionEligible Kentucky cities and counties should identify a qualifying road-rehabilitation project, confirm the applicable local-match percentage, complete TC 20-46, document beginning and ending mile points and project length, assemble photographs approximately every 300 feet, and submit the completed application by October 1, 2026. Verify the live cutoff time before filing because KYTC does not publish one.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Kentucky FFA Foundation is accepting applications through November 20, 2026 for a $5,000 Forever Blue matching grant to help eligible Kentucky FFA chapters without an existing Forever Blue endowment reach the $10,000 minimum needed to establish one.
Required next actionPublish and monitor. Hold new applicant outreach until the exact closing clock time and time zone are verified. Eligible chapters must have no existing Forever Blue endowment, complete or actively work on at least two qualifying Centennial history activities, and document at least $5,000 in commitments or a credible plan to secure them.
Active / Verification Hold - applications open; deadline time zone and complete application-field/attachment review still required before applicant-specific outreachAtlas Opportunity Score 72/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kentucky Waterways Alliance is accepting 2027-2029 Watershed Seed Grant applications for local projects addressing nonpoint source pollution across Kentucky's seven major river basins. Awards are up to $4,500. Applications are due November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the published materials do not state a deadline time zone.
Required next actionVerify the controlling deadline time zone and review the current application form for all required fields and attachments. Then identify a qualifying Kentucky nonprofit, alliance, fiscally sponsored group, or other eligible organization with a credible local nonpoint-source-pollution project, verify any needed local letter of support, and clear Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce, CRM/queue, authoritative send-history, and cross-lane deduplication gates before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Active — FY 2027 Phase 9 open; Verification Hold on exact cutoff time/time zoneAtlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 22, 2026
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Rural and Municipal Aid is accepting FY 2027 Phase 9 County/City Bridge Improvement Program applications for locally owned bridges that are closed or have posted traffic limitations. Phase 9 runs September 1 through November 13, 2026 within a $25 million FY 2027 program. Atlas is holding applicant-specific action because the current KYTC materials do not publish an exact cutoff clock time or time zone.
Required next actionVerification Hold: confirm the exact November 13, 2026 cutoff clock time/time zone and any applicant-specific funding or match terms with KYTC DRMA before applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach. Eligible local governments should first coordinate with the Chief District Engineer, then complete TC 20-44 and required supporting materials.
Active — quarterlyAtlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 13, 2026
Snowy Owl Foundation accepts quarterly grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations for projects in land, art, education, and human need. The Foundation primarily supports Louisville and Kentucky-area organizations and says grants rarely exceed $5,000.
Required next actionAn eligible Kentucky 501(c)(3) should define a project clearly within the Foundation's land, art, education, or human need categories, confirm current online application requirements and project-cost allowability, and submit through the official online process by September 30, 2026. Do not force an N9+ or QC Healthcare role.
Active — Rolling / applications accepted as neededAtlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives accepts Local Records Emergency and Disaster Assistance Grant applications as needed from Kentucky local government agencies whose public records are endangered by an emergency, disaster, or ongoing climate crisis. Requests may be up to $40,000 per application.
Required next actionIdentify a Kentucky local government agency with a verified current public-records emergency, disaster, or ongoing climate-related threat; confirm the specific recovery need, current fund availability, eligible costs, and application details with the appropriate KDLA Regional Administrator; then clear verified business Contact, Email_Opt_Out, permanent-bounce, CRM/Deal/Atlas_Email_Queue, authoritative send-history, and cross-lane deduplication gates before any ORIGINAL outreach.
Announced — FY2027 application coming soon; rolling October 2026 through March 2027 as funds permitAtlas Opportunity Score 67/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Kentucky public and private preschool-through-grade-12 schools may seek Arts Miles reimbursement for eligible transportation to approved arts field-trip destinations. Current reimbursement ceilings range from $500 to $1,600 based on roundtrip distance; applications are expected to roll monthly from October 2026 through March 2027, but the application is still marked Coming Soon as of September 21, 2026.
Required next actionMonitor the Kentucky Arts Council page for the GO Smart application launch. Once live, identify a Kentucky public or private preschool-through-grade-12 school with a specific field trip to an Arts Miles Directory organization, confirm school/district approval and required organizational identifiers, calculate eligible mileage and driver reimbursement, and submit by the applicable monthly 15th cutoff at least six weeks before travel.
Rolling / Verification Hold — current funding confirmed; complete Arts & Health-specific application rules are not publicly stated on the official summary page.Atlas Opportunity Score 64/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Verification Hold. LexArts currently offers rolling Arts & Health funding for projects that use the arts to improve health and wellness. The program is presented for organizations and individuals and is intended to support partnerships among artists, healthcare providers, and community organizations, including work in healthcare settings that benefits patients, caregivers, and communities. LexArts states […]
Required next actionObtain and verify the current Arts & Health-specific application instructions from LexArts, including applicant eligibility, service-area limits, match/cost share, allowable and prohibited expenses, application method, required attachments, and any current review timing before publication, package production, or ORIGINAL outreach. Before any applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach, also clear verified business Contact/email, Email_Opt_Out, permanent hard-bounce, CRM/Deal, Atlas_Email_Queue, and authoritative send-history deduplication gates. Do not introduce N9+ in ordinary initial outreach.
Open — year-round; first-come, first-served while funds remain available.Atlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Blue Grass Community Foundation’s Magoffin County Urgent Needs Grant accepts applications throughout the year for urgent community human services needs. Awards are up to $5,000 while funds remain available.
Required next actionConfirm Magoffin County service area, eligible nonprofit or public status, current BGCF reporting, and project details; then submit through the BGCF grant portal while funds remain available.
Active — 2026 application available; Verification Hold on funding amount/range and exact cutoff time/time zoneAtlas Opportunity Score 58/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Current Opportunity The Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission, through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is accepting 2026 applications for the Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant. The program supports bicycle and pedestrian safety, public education, advocacy, training, curriculum, and related non-motorized transportation projects serving Kentucky residents. Eligible Applicants and Activities Current 2026 guidance permits […]
Required next actionVerification Hold: confirm the current 2026 funding amount/range available for this cycle and the exact October 1 cutoff clock time/time zone before applicant-specific ORIGINAL outreach. For a qualified applicant, use the official 2026 form and assemble the required budget, organization-status documentation, funding confirmations, and partnership agreement if applicable.
Active — 2026 application cycle open; postmark deadline October 9, 2026Atlas Opportunity Score 42/100
Verified 2026-09-22
Kentucky Farm Bureau Women’s 2026 Mini-Grant Program offers county Farm Bureaus up to $500 for agriculture-literacy education projects. Applications must be postmarked by October 9, 2026. Prior recipients must wait three years before reapplying, and only one application per county is allowed.
Required next actionQualify only county Farm Bureaus that have not received this mini-grant within the prior three years; confirm one application per county; prepare the signed 2026 form, project plan and budget; and mail the completed application in time to obtain an October 9, 2026 or earlier postmark.
