Fall 2025 Grant Awards

Organization NameCounties ServedGrant AmountGrant Purpose
American Printing House for the Blind IncJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin, Clark$250,000Support for The Dot Experience, the world's most inclusive museum.
Association of Community Ministries Inc.Jefferson$50,000Support for the Housing for Vulnerable Neighbors program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of KentuckianaClark, Nelson$60,000Expansion of services to Clark County in Indiana and Nelson County in Kentucky
Bluegrass Center for AutismJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Clark$100,000Renovation of space to serve youth ages 13-17 with autism.
Blueprint 502Jefferson$100,000Support for the service component of the YouthBuild program for young adults ages 18-24
Evolve 502Jefferson$50,000General operating support for Evolve 502's mission to help students graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education
Gilda's Club KentuckianaClark$50,000Ongoing support for Gilda's Club locations in the West End of Louisville and Clark County, Indiana.
Goodwill Industries of KentuckyJefferson$100,000Support for the Goodwill Kentucky Metro Louisville Opportunity Center, specifically barrier reduction services.
Guthrie Opportunity CenterNelson$200,000The GOQuest Barn Addition will create a dedicated, adaptable space for a multifaceted day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heuser Hearing InstituteJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin, Clark$75,000Renovation of the historic downtown Louisville clinic building to increase overall patient capacity by 30%.
House of RuthJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Clark$231,778Support for the Red Key Landing building, providing 40 new affordable apartments and support services for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Jewish Family & Career ServicesJefferson$86,914Case management services for persons accessing the Sonny and Janet Meyer food pantry at JFCS.
Kids Center for Pediatric TherapiesJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin, Clark$100,000Support for three capital needs: Family Connection Center, an Administrative Annex, and a Feeding Center of Excellence.
LouCity and Racing FoundationNelson, Hardin$20,000Expansion of the On and Off the PITCH program for vulnerable youth in Nelson and Hardin Counties.
Love City, Inc.Jefferson$250,000Support for the construction of a new pre-school building on Love City property in the Portland neighborhood
MaryhurstJefferson, Shelby, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin$150,000Two new Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages that will house adolescent girls from across Kentucky.
Metro United WayJefferson$100,000Support for the new H.O.P.E. United Fellowship program for 18-24 year old black men who, with support and resources, have the potential to thrive.
Personal Counseling Services Inc.Clark, Jefferson, Bullitt$25,000General operating support for PCC's mental health and addiction services, serving primarily southern Indiana.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Of KentuckianaShelby, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin$85,000Ongoing support for families from Bullitt, Hardin, Nelson, and Shelby Counties who stay at Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical care in Louisville.
Sisters of Charity of NazarethNelson$200,000To provide new, energy-efficient air conditioning units for seniors living at Nazareth Village I in Nelson County, KY.
Speed Art MuseumJefferson$75,000Support for the Speed Art Park, a new walkable greenspace on the Speed Art Museum's campus.