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.

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

USDA Rural Housing and Economic Development Grant - Due Aug. 7/12

Cities are invited to apply for USDA Rural Development grants to provide strong rural communities the leadership and technical know-how to continue growing.

Grants for Performing Arts Venues - Due Aug. 31

Local governments are eligible for grants of up to $5,000 from ETC, an events lighting technology company that provides charitable support for the performing arts.

Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grants - Safe ATV Riding & Access- Sept. 1

Grants to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding.

Adventure Forever Grants - Due Sept. 19

Cities are eligible for grants of up to $25,000 for land access and stewardship projects.

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums -Due Nov. 14

Cities with small museums can apply for Inspire! Grants up to $75,000 to enhance services in small museums.

Hometown Heritage Marker Grant - Due Dec. 8

Hometown Heritage marker grants are available to government entities to create commemorative signs.

New Opioid Abatement Funding Available - Dec. 20, 2025

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on June 9 that cities can apply for a share of up to $5 million in funding to help fight the state’s opioid crisis.

Musco Sports Lighting Soccer Fund Grant - Quarterly Deadlines

Musco Sports Lighting Soccer Fund Grants are available to U.S. organizations for lighting of recreational areas in underserved communities. Fundin...

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative - Quarterly Deadlines

The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s mission is to provide practical support for efforts that promote safe, r

T-Mobile Hometown Grants - Quarterly Deadlines

Grants of up to $50,000 are offered to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Projects must benefit small towns with fewer than 50,000 people.