Accepting Applications for Grant-in-Aid Program for Fiscal Year 2026

Date of Release: 
February 14, 2025

Deadline is March 28 for nonprofit agencies with their primary office located within the Paducah city limits to apply for city Grant-in-Aid funding for Fiscal Year 2026.

The City of Paducah is accepting applications for the Grant-in-Aid Program. The deadline is March 28 for nonprofit agencies with their primary office located within the Paducah city limits to apply for city funding for fiscal year 2026. The City of Paducah’s fiscal year begins July 1.

Agencies interested in applying MUST attend a workshop at City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street on Thursday, February 27 at 11 a.m. to review the application process. This workshop will last approximately one hour.

The Grant-in-Aid program is an opportunity for nonprofits located within Paducah's city limits to express how they contribute to the quality of life for Paducah's residents and how the City might be a financial partner while still meeting the state guidelines for allocation of public funds to outside agencies.

The Grant-in-Aid Categories are as follows:

  • Quality of Life Standard Grant – eligible for non-profit agencies providing programs or projects that benefit the quality of life for Paducah residents.
  • Quality of Life Micro Grant – eligible for non-profit agencies providing programs or projects that benefit the quality of life for Paducah residents. The grant request is limited to $5000 or less.

Visit Grant-In-Aid for application guidelines and forms. Each agency must be a 501(c)(3) organization.

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