All Articles - Grants

Helpful Resource - KLC Step-by-Step Guide to Grant Writing

This "How To" Guide was created to help municipalities be successful with grants.

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Helpful Resource - SAMS and UEI Registrations

These registrations are necessary to do business with or receive funding from the federal government.

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Financial Literacy for Municipal Employees – Due Oct. 6

The Program on Financial Literacy for Municipal ?Employees is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities.

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Funds for African American Historic Sites - Due Oct. 10

Cities are eligible for the National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) to document the sites and stories of African American history.

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African American Civil Rights Preservation Grant - Due Oct. 10

Grants are available to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to protect historic buildings and sites related to African American history.

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HOPE VI Small City Main Street Grants – Due Oct. 12

Cities, Main Street areas, and business districts are eligible for grants to renovate traditional or historic Main Street areas or business districts.

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Fish Habitat/Water-based Economic Development Grant - Due Oct. 16

Local governments are eligible for cooperative agreements to restore and improve wildlife passageways (waterways).

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Community Champions Playground Grants - Due Oct. 20

Grants are available to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all.

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Quadratec Environmental Grants – Due Oct. 30

The Quadratec Cares 'Energize the Environment' Grant Program awards $3,500 for a program or initiative designed to benefit the environment.

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Community Wildfire Defense Grant – Due Oct. 31, 2023

The Community Wildfire Defense Grant provides funding assistance for wildfire preparedness and risk reduction projects.

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Plant for the Planet Tree Grants- Due Oct. 31

LG&E and KU grants of up to $5,000 are available to Kentucky and Virginia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for tree-planting initiatives.

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Litter Abatement Grants - Due Nov. 1

Kentucky cities can apply for grants to help clean up litter along public roads. Litter abatement grants are funded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Road Fund.

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Archival Projects Grants – Due Nov. 2

The National Archives Assembly National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grants are available for historic preservation projects.

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Norfolk Southern Safety Grants - Due Nov. 15

Kentucky cities are eligible for Norfolk Southern Corporate Giving grants which serves organizations in communities across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network.

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Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program Grants - Due Dec. 11

National Endowment for the Arts grants are available to provide assistance in covering costs associated with art exhibitions.

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The Access Fund Climbing Grants – Due March 1, 2024

The Access Fund offers grants to U.S. organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. F...

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