LexGive365 Community Champions Grant
LexGive365 funds grassroots Fayette County, KY nonprofits for impactful projects and capacity-building, with winners chosen by community member vote through the Blue Grass Community Foundation.
Funder: Blue Grass Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 total grant pool; typical awards: $15,000 (1st), $10,000 (2nd), $5,000 (3rd); one-year grant period.
Summary: Annual grant supporting small, grassroots nonprofits in Fayette County, KY, to strengthen community impact through member-driven funding decisions.
Key Information: For nonprofits with annual budgets under $500,000 serving Fayette County, KY; finalists must present at the annual LexGive365 event.
Description
LexGive365 is a giving circle program of the Blue Grass Community Foundation that empowers Lexington residents to collectively fund and award annual grants to local nonprofits. The Community Champions Grant targets grassroots organizations in Fayette County, KY, with the goal of supporting impactful projects, building organizational capacity, and fostering long-term community engagement through a competitive, member-driven process. Each year, members pool their contributions to create a $30,000 grant pool, which is distributed based on finalist presentations and a live membership vote.
