Artist Enrichment (AE) Grant is a program from the Kentucky Foundation for Women that funds feminist artists and arts organizations in Kentucky to further their artistic development and create work for positive social change. Eligible activities include artist residencies, exploration of new mediums or techniques, and building a body of work. Reviewers assess artistic quality, commitment to feminism, and a concrete plan for measuring impact. Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500. Eligibility is open to Kentucky-based individual women and gender non-conforming artists at any career stage. The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Note that one-time events are no longer eligible beginning in 2024.

Artist Career Development (ACD) Mini-Grant is a rapid-turnaround grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women that funds career advancement opportunities for Kentucky feminist artists. The grant supports activities that further an artist's career, broaden the audience or impact of their work, and strengthen artist networks. Three grant types are available: opportunities, emergency relief, and artist gatherings. Awards of up to $500 are available. Eligible applicants must be current or previous recipients of KFW's Artist Enrichment or Art Meets Activism grants and must be Kentucky residents at the time of application and during grant activities. Grantees may receive one ACD grant per calendar year.

Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Grants is sponsored by Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation. The Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation seeks to improve quality of life and opportunity among Kentuckians who experience diminished economic opportunities, whether due to poverty, poor health, disability, or inequality. KSWF seeks to promote efficient and effective social welfare organizations and methods for providing “self-help and training.” Youth development programs addressing these issues would be a good fit.