Hayswood Foundation Grants
The Hayswood Foundation funds nonprofit projects in select KY and OH counties that improve community mental or physical health or education, ranging from small initiatives to major capital improvements.
Funder: Hayswood Foundation
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (annual full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum/maximum; typical grants ≤10% of annual funds (non-capital); major capital grants up to 1/3 of project cost, $100,000+ reviewed biennially.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects in select KY and OH counties that promote mental or physical health or education, from small initiatives to major capital improvements.
Description
The Hayswood Foundation Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations operating in Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson counties in Kentucky, and Adams and Brown counties in Ohio. Eligible projects must promote mental or physical health or education, with a focus on benefiting the local community. Grants are awarded for a wide range of initiatives, from small-scale projects to significant capital improvements. The Foundation has a long-standing history of community support, distributing over $10.6 million since 1985.
Preference is given to organizations with 501(c)(3) status and those not primarily supported by public tax funds. Grants are not made for endowments, political or religious indoctrination, or to individuals. Matching grants, particularly for major capital projects, are a key component of the program's funding strategy.
