The Lake Area Foundation announces the opening of the Fall 2026 Lake Cumberland Area Development Fund grant cycle.
?Eligible organizations can request up to $5,000 for community and economic development projects serving Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, and Wayne counties. Note: Projects serving exclusively Russell County must apply through the separate Russell County Development Fund.
?Key Dates
?Applications Open: October 1, 2026
?Courtesy Review Deadline: October 28, 2026
?Final Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central
?Submission Requirements
?Format: Hard copy only (mailed or hand-delivered). Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
?Location: Must be in the physical possession of the Lake Area Foundation by the final deadline.
?Application Form: A newly redesigned application is required for this cycle; previous forms will be rejected.
?Important Details
?Courtesy Review: Submissions received by October 28 will be checked for completeness and technical correctness, with an opportunity to resubmit. Submissions received after this date are accepted as-is.
?Support: Staff cannot assist with application preparation or proposal competitiveness.
?Access the redesigned application, instructions, match calculator, and the Notice of Funding Opportunity at lakeareafoundation.com.
?Direct all questions to laf@lcadd.org or call (270) 866-4200.