Kentucky Elk And Outdoor Fest Ltd
Official event site for the Kentucky Elk & Outdoor Festival (KY Outdoor Fest) based in Bardstown, KY. The site promotes the annual live elk draw held at KYGUNCO, sells tickets, lists sponsors, and describes the organization's mission to raise funds for youth conservation and outdoor recreation. It provides a donation/request-donation form and contact details at the Bardstown address shown on nonprofit records.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local or regional youth-focused conservation or hunting-education program (schools, 4‑H, local nonprofits, or government youth programs) with a clear project tied to outdoor skills or hunting education, preferably serving Kentucky communities.
Good Fit
- • Programs specifically focused on youth hunting education, outdoor skills, or conservation.
- • Projects that serve communities in Kentucky or partner with Kentucky schools or 4‑H programs.
- • Requests scoped to discrete events or program grants (typical grants are in the mid‑thousands up to the low tens of thousands).
- • Ability to provide clear use-of-funds detail and a simple submission via an online request or donation form.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Kentucky (about 68% of dollars and the majority of grants) but supports recipients in two additional states, so the footprint is state‑centered with limited out‑of‑state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients spanning charities, schools, government programs and at least one for‑profit partner, indicating a broad mix of recipient types despite dollar concentration in a few large grants.
New Applicants
In 2024 ten of thirteen recipients were new and a public request/donation form is available; while formal application guidelines were not found, the observed turnover and request route indicate a strong likelihood that unfamiliar applicants can gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
