Kentucky League of Cities

Helpful Resource - GrantStation "How-To" Videos

These videos walk you through using GrantStation, a powerful grants search tool for KLC members. After viewing, log on to GrantStation on this page.

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

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

Helpful Resource - SAMS and UEI Registrations

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

Clean, Safe Community Grants - Due April 1

Grant funds can help cities and other entities develop recycling and composting programs, offer educational programs, or host household hazardous waste collection events.

Kentucky Fried Wishes Health & Wellbeing Grants - Due April 18

Cities are eligible for Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc. grants of $10,000 for capacity-building projects.

Community Connect Rural Internet Grants – Due April 21

Cities can apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development (RD) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) grants for internet services in rural areas.

NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant - Due April 30, 2025

All cities can impact the upward economic mobility of residents. They can promote equity and opportunity through their day-to-day operations, programs, and services.

Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program - Due April 30

Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Kentucky Division of Forestry - USDA Forest Service Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky fire departments.

Petco Animal Welfare Grants – Due April 30

Petco Love Grants help to spay and neuter, as well as fund other programs to help people keep their pets and reduce the number of pets entering shelters.

Trail Accelerator Grants – Due April 31

Cities and bike clubs are eligible for in-kind grants of up to $30,000 to develop bike trail systems.

Kentucky Firewise USA Community Grant Program – due May 16

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to Kentucky government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect forestlands in local communities.

Lt. DiBernardo Memorial Grants for Fire Depts – Due June 30

The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation works to fulfill its mission of keeping firefighters safe by providing the equipment and training they need to survive.

Kentucky Fried Wishes Food & Shelter Grants – Due July 31

Cities are eligible for Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc. grants of $10,000 for capacity-building projects.

USA Pickleball Association Grow the Game Grants - Due Aug. 5

The USA Pickleball Grow the Game Grant will award essential equipment bundles to community organizations and schools that are beginning or maintaining programs and incr