Lg&e And Ku Foundation Incorporated
This is the LG&E and KU Foundation page on the official LG&E and KU corporate site. It describes the foundation's community grant programs (including Community Grants and Plant for the Planet), notes applications are accepted through an online portal in March and October, and links to contact and program pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Kentucky-based community nonprofit or program seeking program or operating support (often modest amounts) and aligned with community, youth, environment, or basic needs priorities.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Kentucky communities, especially Louisville-area initiatives
- • Requests sized for small-to-midsize grants (many awards under $10K and a median near $2K)
- • Proposals for utility assistance, youth development, arts, conservation, or general operating support
- • Ability to meet an online application cycle in March or October
- • Local partnerships or events (sponsorship-style requests are frequently funded)
Geography
Observed giving in 2024 reached recipients in 15 states but was overwhelmingly concentrated in Kentucky, which accounted for about 96% of dollars and roughly 89% of grant counts.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows broad recipient variety with 360 distinct grantees and 491 grants, spanning many independent nonprofits and event/sponsorship purposes rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover across years is limited, but 2024 shows 360 new recipients and the foundation publishes an online application portal with two annual cycles, indicating unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
