Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Federal agencies and private foundations offer a wide range of funding for research, education, and institutional initiatives. The resources below can help you identify current opportunities that align with your project goals.
Federal Funding
is the main portal for finding and applying for federal grants across all U.S. agencies. Create an account to search, save, and track applications, and set up email alerts based on your interests.
Need help?
offers quick step-by-step video tutorials on registering, applying, and using other key features of the system.
Many agencies offer their own funding databases and specialized programs:
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(Department of Health and Human Services)
Use keywords, filters, and advanced search tools to narrow opportunities by topic, eligibility, agency, or deadline. Save searches, subscribe to alerts, and review guidelines carefully to find the best fit.
Private, State, and Local Funding
In addition to federal grants, faculty can explore funding from state programs, private foundations and local organizations—often ideal for pilot projects, outreach, and regionally focused research.
State agencies offer grants that support research, education, innovation, and public service throughout Kentucky.
These are some of the most commonly used state-level resources, but more may be available depending on your discipline.
Private funding comes from foundations and corporate sponsors that support research, education, the arts, and community initiatives.
The examples below are just a few of the many private funding sources available to faculty and staff.
Foundations
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- STEM based research
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- chemistry, chemical engineering, related sciences
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- biology, chemistry and physics
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- humanities
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- health professionals
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- social sciences
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- education
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- anthropology
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- neurobiology
Organizations
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- humanities and related social sciences
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- history
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- all fields of knowledge
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- physical sciences
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- social sciences
Local foundations and organizations support community-based research, education, and service initiatives across the region.
- - Grants supporting education, health, and nonprofit programs in western Kentucky.
- Local civic groups and services clubs may offer small-scale or project-specific support (Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions Club, etc).
More local funding to be added soon.