Accepting Applications for Fiscal Year 2023 Grant-in-Aid Program

Date of Release: 
February 15, 2022

Date of release: February 15, 2022

informational workshop graphicDeadline is March 31 for non-profit agencies located within the Paducah city limits to apply for city Grant-in-Aid funding for Fiscal Year 2023.

The City of Paducah is accepting applications for the Grant-in-Aid Program.  The deadline is March 31 for non-profit agencies located within the Paducah city limits to apply for city funding for fiscal year 2023.  Agencies interested in applying are encouraged to attend a workshop at City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street on Wednesday, February 23 at 11 a.m. to review the application process. 

City Manager Daron Jordan said, “The Grant-in-Aid program provides a structured, competitive program for non-profits located in Paducah to express how they contribute to this community and how the City might be a financial partner while still meeting the state guidelines for allocation of public funds to outside agencies.  We value the services provided by our local non-profit agencies in making a difference through social services, arts and culture, education, and more.”

The Grant-in-Aid Categories are as follows:

  • Quality of Life 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.
  • Catalyst Grant – eligible for non-profit agencies desiring to launch a new program or project that requires an infusion of financial support to start or expedite the process.

Visit Grant-in-Aid Applications for application guidelines and forms.  Each agency must be a 501(c)(3) organization.  The City’s fiscal year begins July 1.

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