Kentucky League of Cities

Grants for First Responders’ Expenses – Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders to mitigate expenses, including medical or mental health, child care or eldercare expenses, and other COVID hardships.

FM Global Grants for Fire Service-rolling deadlines

Cities are eligible for these funds on a year-round basis.

Grants for First Responder COVID-related Funeral Costs - Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders and their family members to assist with funeral COVID-19 related funeral costs.

Spirit of Blue Grants for Police Safety Equipment - Ongoing

Grants to USA local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to advance and promote safety for police officers.

Grants to Purchase Police Dogs – Ongoing

Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine.

In-Kind Grants of Ballistic Vests for Police-Ongoing

Funding from St. Michael’s Shield Project is intended to protect sworn peace officers by providing donated ballistic vests to officers that need them.

CSX Pride in Service Grants – Ongoing

Available to organizations that honor and support national and local heroes – veterans, active military and first responders.

Federal Grants - Small Communities Essential Facilities - Ongoing

The USDA offers grants for essential community facilities.

American Humane Animal Shelter Grants - Ongoing

American Humane offers grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for basic supplies to benefit animals neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walmart Local Community Grants - Ongoing

Walmart and Sam's Club Facilities offer grants up to $5,000 to enhance local communities.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation Community Grants - Ongoing

The Marathon Petroleum Corporation offers grants to focus on sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities.

Grants to Nonprofits for Boating Safety – Ongoing

BoatUS Foundation grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that positively impact the boating community.

Federal Grants to Improve the Lives of People in Poverty– Ongoing

United States Agency for International Development grants to improve the lives of people living in poverty.

Community Garden Grants – Ongoing

Slow Food Bluegrass micro grants support individuals and groups in Kentuckiana who grow food and foster education about access to good, clean, fair food.