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Community Impact Grants

The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation works to identify passionate leaders who make a difference in the lives of people in need. The Foundation recognizes that without strong leaders and the resources to execute a large-scale vision, high impact in the nonprofit space is limited. We commit to partnering with organizations that have the leadership capability, the know-how, the humility to learn, and the personal passion to help the people they serve reach their full potential.

Community Impact Grants are now open! They will open again in the 3rd quarter of 2025. Eligible nonprofits can only receive a Community Impact grant once per calendar year. Eligible nonprofits must be located in the state of Kentucky.

See instructions below to apply for a Community Impact Grant.

Grant ELIGIBILITY

Grants will be made only to tax-exempt public charities as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and are “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a) of the IRC.

We do not fund:

  • Direct donations or grants to individuals

  • Political campaigns and lobbying efforts

  • Sponsorships

  • Travel

  • Unsolicited proposals from non - U.S. tax-exempt organizations that are located outside the United States of America

Community Impact Grants are now open

Grant amounts range from $5,000-$50,000. We will consider some multi year requests, up to 3 years. 

Community Impact Grants are available for nonprofits located in the state of Kentucky. This cycle we are funding in the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Food Insecurity and Military & First Responder Family Support.

Once you are logged in you will apply under the 2025 Partnership Interest process. You will need an access code to apply. Please email Kiana Brown, Grants Manager, if you need an access code. 

Notify Me about future Community Impact Grants

Please fill out the form below to be notified when a Community Impact Grant cycle is open.

Please note, receiving a notification does not guarantee funding.

If you have additional questions contact our Grants Manager, Kiana Brown: kiana@liftalifefoundation.org