Kentucky League of Cities

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.

Historic Area Redevelopment Housing Grants - Due Jan. 31

HUD grants are available to small cities and communities of less than 50,000 people to renovate traditional or historic Main Street areas with affordable housing units.

Services for Older Residents Grants – LOI Feb. 1 / Apply by May 5

The Retirement Research Foundation ?(RRF) for Aging supports programs and research that significantly improve the quality of life for older people.

Historic Revitalization Grants – Due Feb. 7

The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program ?supports the rehabilitation of historic properties and more.

Grants for Community Arts Projects – Due Feb. 9

The National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects program supports public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art across the nation, the creation of art, learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of th...

Grants for Youth Gardens and Greenspaces – Due Feb. 10

The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, a program of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities.

Grants for Public Arts - Cities over 30,000 - Due Feb. 15

Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge supports innovative temporary public art projects that enhance the vibrancy of cities.

Heart & Soul Community Collaboration Grants – Due Feb. 17

Grants of $10,000 to USA cities to encourage collaboration among community residents.

Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) – Due Feb. 28

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development grants are offered to promote economic development in non-urban areas.

Plant for the Planet Tree Planting Funds - Due Feb. 28

LG&E and KU offer one-year grants for tree-planting initiatives.

Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Grants – Due March 1

The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program provides in-kind grants that support recreation and conservation projects.

Grants to Promote Safe Off-Road Riding and Access - Due March 1

Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. offers grants of up to $10,000 to government agencies and U.S. nonprofit organizations to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding.