Grants
The Kentucky Bar Foundation’s mission is to further the public’s understanding of the judicial system and the legal profession through programs and philanthropic partnerships that help those in need. One of the ways that the Foundation serves this mission is by awarding annual grants to law-related organizations and projects.
Application Details
To be considered for a grant, your program must meet the following requirements, among others:
- Recipient must be a tax-exempt organization (e.g. 501(c)(3)).
- The program or project for which funding is requested must have a law-related purpose and provide services in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The application and instructions for the KBF's 2024 grants are available by clicking the buttons below. Completed applications will be due on:
March 1, 2024
This year's grants will be awarded on May 10, 2024 at our Annual Fellows and Partners for Justice Society Luncheon in Covington.
2024 Grant Application Instructions (pdf) 2024 Grant Application (.docx)
History of KBF Grant Recipients
The KBF has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to support over 160 law-related programs and projects across Kentucky since 1988. To learn more about the agencies we've supported, click here.
2023 Kentucky Bar Foundation Grants
$309,375 in Grant Money Awarded
| Organization | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Justice | Case Management Technology Improvement Project | $5,000 |
| Brighton Center, Inc. | Supportive Services for Lift Up | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville | Immigration Legal Services Fee Waiver Program | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro | Walking with our immigrant communities on the pilgrimage of their lives in Kentucky | $11,000 |
| Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, Inc. | Assist Adults Experiencing Homelessness Obtain IDs | $2,500 |
| Family & Children's Place | Responding to Gun Violence, an Increasing Means of Child Abuse in Kentucky | $8,000 |
| Family Enrichment Center | Supervised Visitation Services | $10,000 |
| Gateway Children's Advocacy Center | InVidiaCloud | $3,600 |
| Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions | Supervised Visitation | $10,000 |
| Hope's Place Child Advocacy Center | Digital Interviewing Software | $6,700 |
| HOTEL, INC. | Holistic Partnership | $15,000 |
| Judi's Place for Kids, Inc. | Resource Library for Children and Caregivers | $10,000 |
| Kentucky CASA Network, Inc. | 2023 State Training and Conference | $4,375 |
| Kentucky Community and Technical College System | Community College Legal Resource Fund | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Equal Justice Center | Maxwell Street Legal Clinic: Enhancing Security for Childhood Arrivals | $10,000 |
| Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association, Inc. | Tournament Administration and DEI Support | $15,000 |
| Kentucky Refugee Ministries | Low-Cost Legal Assistance for Our Newest Neighbors | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council | Legal Fellowship: Advancing Environmental Health and Justice Across the Commonwealth | $15,000 |
| Kentucky State University | Expungement 101: Starting a New Chapter | $10,000 |
| Kentucky YMCA Youth Associatino | KY YMCA Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Veterans Legal Assistance Program | $15,000 |
| Lexington Leadership Foundation | Amachi: A one-to-one mentoring program to children and youth impacted by incarceration | $10,000 |
| Mediation Center of Kentucky, Inc. | Family Motion Hour Mediation Program | $7,000 |
| Micah Legal | Securing a Brighter Future for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence through Future Planning | $10,000 |
| The Nest-Center for Women, Children and Families | The Nest's Intimate Partner Violence Legal Project | $10,000 |
| Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass | Know Your Rights: Living in Kentucky's Residential Care Communities | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Northeast KY | Safe Harbor Legal Fund | $10,000 |
| U of L Brandeis School of Law | Brandeis Mediation Clinic Expansion | $7,200 |
| U of L Brandeis School of Law & U of L Trager Institute | Elder Law Clinic Expansion | $7,500 |
| UK Rosenberg College of Law | Law School Scholarships | $10,000 |
| NKU Chase College of Law | Law School Scholarships | $10,000 |
| U of L Brandeis School of Law | Law School Scholarships | $10,000 |
| CASA of Midwest Kentucky, Inc. | KBA Distinguished Judge Award on behalf of Judge Brandi H. Rogers | $2,000 |
| National Bar Association, Kentucky Chapters | KBA Distinguished Lawyer Award on behalf of Lonita K. Baker | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Innocence Project | Breaking the Chains of Injustice | $15,000 |