Community Foundation of Louisville Competitive Grants
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools serving the greater Louisville, Kentucky metro area. Multiple grant programs with varying eligibility and deadlines.
Program Goals
The Community Foundation of Louisville manages multiple grant programs for education, health, and community programs in greater Louisville. Education grants support programs that improve student outcomes across Jefferson County and the metro region.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Multiple cycles per year. Monitor cflouisville.org for current grant opportunities and deadlines.
Cycle Notes
Multiple competitive cycles per year. Monitor cflouisville.org.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by fund. Recent cycles included awards up to $50,000.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Nonprofits and schools in greater Louisville, Kentucky.
How much does the Community Foundation of Louisville award?
Varies by fund. Up to $50,000 in recent cycles.
How many grant programs does the foundation run?
Multiple programs with different focuses and deadlines.
How do Louisville-area schools apply?
Monitor cflouisville.org for current grant cycles.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Louisville-area schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Kentucky standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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