Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid Grant Funders in Kentucky
93 foundations with a documented disaster relief & emergency aid focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $25.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 93 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $2.3M | 26 | 2024 |
| 2 | United Way of Southern Kentucky Inc | Kentucky | $2.0M | 8 | 2023 |
| 3 | Metro United Way Inc | Kentucky | $1.8M | 47 | 2025 |
| 4 | Kentucky Chamber Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $1.7M | 3 | 2022 |
| 5 | Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | District of Columbia | $1.5M | 8 | 2023 |
| 6 | James Graham Brown Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $1.5M | 5 | 2022 |
| 7 | Samaritan's Purse | North Carolina | $1.4M | 8 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $1.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $1.0M | 19 | 2024 |
| 10 | Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | Kentucky | $909K | 28 | 2023 |
| 11 | Community Foundation of West | Kentucky | $873K | 11 | 2024 |
| 12 | Appalachian Community Capital | Virginia | $822K | 6 | 2020 |
| 13 | Federation of Appalachian Housing | Kentucky | $800K | 8 | 2025 |
| 14 | Realtors Relief Foundation | Illinois | $799K | 3 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 93 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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