Economic Development Grant Funders in Kentucky
23 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $48.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 23 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 economic development funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Science and Technology Corp | Kentucky | $36.6M | 189 | 2020 |
| 2 | Lexington Strides Ahead Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $2.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 3 | Greater Louisville Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $2.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $1.7M | 8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Catalytic Development Funding Corp of | Kentucky | $1.7M | 16 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $968K | 6 | 2018 |
| 7 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $750K | 3 | 2023 |
| 8 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $494K | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | Paducah Area Community Reuse | Kentucky | $431K | 2 | 2023 |
| 10 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $321K | 7 | 2024 |
| 11 | Methodist Health Inc | Kentucky | $156K | 6 | 2024 |
| 12 | Lexington Industrial Foundation | Kentucky | $110K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | Marksbury Family Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $105K | 3 | 2022 |
| 14 | The Woodlands Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $84K | 2 | 2025 |
| 15 | First Savings Charitable Foundation | Indiana | $80K | 3 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 23 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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