Grants of the Foundation

The Community Foundation of Louisville makes four general types of grants to IRS-approved public charities:
  • Grants awarded competitively by the Board of Directors from unrestricted funds;
  • Grants designated by donors of endowment funds to achieve their charitable goals;
  • Grants from endowment funds created by nonprofit organizations; and
  • Grants recommended by donors.

Scholarships are available in a wide array of areas, as well.


In 2009, the Community Foundation and its donors supported the programs of more than 1,800 charitable organizations with grants and distributions totaling more than $32 million.

Non-Profit Organizations click here for more information on Grant Guidelines

Scholarship Seekers click here for Scholarship Information




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