Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of West Kentucky Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1.3 million (approx) |
| Grant Range | Varies by fund |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Rolling / Fixed Deadline (varies by fund) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.cfwky.org
- Phone: (270) 442-7508
- Email: info@cfwky.org
- Address: 500 North 6th Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Geographic Focus
Primarily serves the 8-county region of Western Kentucky:
- Ballard County
- Calloway County
- Carlisle County
- Fulton County
- Graves County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- McCracken County
Funding Priorities
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and human services
- Community development
- Youth programs
- Environmental initiatives
- Scholarships (significant scholarship program for students)
- Economic development
- Nonprofit capacity building
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions vary by individual fund. Generally community foundations avoid:
- Religious activities or sectarian purposes
- Political campaigns or lobbying
- Individuals (except through scholarship programs)
- Annual operating support in many cases
- Debt retirement
Application Method
- Competitive grants: Open application periods typically announced on website
- Donor-advised funds: By donor recommendation
- Field-of-interest funds: Rolling applications accepted, reviewed periodically
- Scholarships: Annual application cycles (typically January-March)
- Applications submitted through online portal or direct contact with foundation staff
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