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Find similar grantsKentucky Social Welfare Foundation 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.
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Grant Applications | Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation Fall Grant Applications Due July 15, 2026 by 5pm ET Please submit the following Qualifying Questionnaire " * " indicates required fields Grant applications are considered for funding if the proposed project aligns with following Purpose statement: Grant applications to the Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation must be for a use that is consistent with the Foundation’s charter and its purposes: The purpose of KSWF is to improve quality of life and opportunity among Kentuckians who experience diminished economic opportunities, whether due to poverty, poor health, disability or inequality.
Targeting our grants to rural areas, small towns, and geographic areas of special need, KSWF seeks to promote efficient and effective social welfare organizations and methods for providing “self-help and training.
” KSWF fulfills this purpose through monetary grants to established non-profit organizations that will (1) “enlarge and broaden their scope of operation” and/or (2) develop and implement “new projects to provide services which no agency, already in operation, is planned or equipped to extend.
” The Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation will not provide grants toward capital campaigns, periodic funds appeals or for ongoing operational expenses. A. Does the application meet the purposes of the Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation as stated above?
* Yes B. Is the applicant located in Kentucky? * Yes C.
Is the applicant a 501(c)(3) organization? Yes D. Does the applicant agree to abide by the KSWF inclusion statement.
Yes The Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation (KSWF) was established in 1948 to improve the quality of life and opportunity among Kentuckians who experience diminished economic opportunities, whether due to poverty, poor health, disability, or inequality. The Board of Trustees is dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Further, KSWF will continue to achieve a future that is more diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all. We embrace access to success and will treat all with fairness and dignity including, but not limited to all families in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The expectation of the KSWF grant recipients is to share our core values in their agency and work.
E. "Are the requested funds going to be used to (1) “enlarge and broaden their scope of operation” and/or (2) develop and implement “new projects to provide services which no agency, already in operation, is planned or equipped to extend? ” * Yes F.
Has the organization received a grant from the KSWF within the past two grant cycles? Yes Name of Applicant Organization *
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Qualifying Questionnaire A: Does the application meet the purposes of KSWF?
Qualifying Questionnaire B: Is the applicant located in Kentucky?
Qualifying Questionnaire C: Is the applicant a 501(c)(3) organization?
Qualifying Questionnaire D: Does the applicant agree to abide by the KSWF inclusion statement?
Qualifying Questionnaire E: Are the requested funds going to be used to enlarge scope of operation and/or develop new projects?
Qualifying Questionnaire F: Has the organization received a KSWF grant within the past two grant cycles?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in Kentucky working to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing diminished economic opportunities due to poverty, poor health, disability, or inequality. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $34,121. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation are due July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation is funded by Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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