Grant writing & management
We help you find, apply for, and manage grants that align with your mission. From identifying opportunities to tracking results, we handle the details so you can stay focused on impact.
Grayson, Kentucky · serving organizations local to national
Connecting small organizations to grants and support.
We help small and mid-sized nonprofits, community programs, and local governments build capacity, strengthen strategy, and secure the grants they need to make lasting impact.
50+communities served
100+programs served
$1M+awarded
Our mission
Building stronger communities, local to national.
We connect small nonprofits, community programs, and local governments with the strategy and funding they need to grow. From grassroots initiatives to national impact, our mission is to strengthen communities through collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.
Who we are
What we do
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Making your mission possible.
We combine strategy, funding expertise, and collaboration to help organizations grow. The goal is simple: equip you with the resources and the plan to make your mission succeed.
Strategic planning & consulting
Our team works alongside you to assess your organization, clarify goals, and create a roadmap for growth. Good intentions become actionable, fundable strategies.
Program development & entrepreneurship
We assist in designing and launching sustainable programs that meet real community needs, whether you are refining an idea or building from scratch.
Funding opportunities & philanthropy
We connect funders with causes that matter. By aligning donors, grants, and community needs, we make it easier to match resources with organizations ready to make a difference.
Christmas 2026 · opens November 27
Walk Through Christmas History.
Six garden beds, six eras of Christmas, decorated by local organizations in the BCF Cultivating Community Garden. The kickoff is the day after Thanksgiving with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus the launch of the voting app. The people's favorite at the end of the season wins $500.
This year's participants
- Nativity · Carter Christian Academy
- Medieval · West Carter FCCLA
- Victorian · Yancy School of Nursing, KCU
- Mid-Century (1950s–60s) · Motor Carrier Solutions
- 1980s · Little Dipper's Childcare and Learning Center
- Modern Era · Casually Bougie Boutique
Good luck to all of our participants!
Community
Building connections, enriching lives.
From garden and STEAM initiatives to local development projects, we help organizations design and fund programs that bring people together, inspire learning, and create lasting impact.
Cultivating Community Garden
A joyful outdoor classroom where neighbors of all ages learn by doing and growing. Kentucky's first registered Pollinator Pathway garden.
Visit the garden
STEAM Engine Adventure
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for homeschool learners, with characters drawn from real people in our region.
See the program
Fairyfolk of Carter County
Appalachian folktales recorded by WPA collectors in the 1930s, brought back to life in Fairyville in our community garden.
Meet the FairyfolkEvents & workshops
Learning that connects people.
2027 Garden Events
Ladybug Release & Pollinator Day, Pollinator & Native Plant Day, and English Tea in the Garden. April through October 2027.
Dates and detailsComing up · Nov 16–19, 2026
Week of Art
Paint N' Snack art classes, November 16–19, 2026, 6–8 PM. Six participants per class, ages 16 and up, $35. Paint your own masterpiece while learning art history from Sidney Merget, our Smithsonian Certified Art Instructor and Artist in Residence.
Pick your class and sign up
STEAM Engine Adventure
Fridays 11 AM–12:30 PM at BCF headquarters. Fall term Sept 4–Nov 6, 2026 and spring term March 19–May 21, 2027.
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Take the next step
Your mission is possible. Let's fund it.
Whether you are ready to start an intake, make a gift, or just want to talk it through, every step moves meaningful work forward.