KYGS Grant Application Form

General Guidelines

The following general guidelines apply to the program:

• Records must be genealogical significance to Kentucky family researchers. 
• Applicants commit to digitizing the records and making at least one copy of the digital records available to the KYGS Member Portal.
• Request amounts up to $5,000*
• Applications must be received by the first day of November for the current year. 

*Larger amounts considered for special or larger record collections. In past years, we have awarded multiple grants for several smaller projects.

Want More Information?

If you are interested in applying for a grant through this program, please complete the following form to receive a KYGS Application Package. The package contains the KYGS policy, Grant Selection Process, and an Grant Application.

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