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Feature stories of some of the lives touched by the programs and grants of the Kentucky Bar Foundation.

Kentucky Bar Foundation to Award Record-Breaking $311,910 in Grants at its Annual Luncheon. Features Groundbreaking Fundraising Workshop. Community Trust and Investment Company Announced as Signature Sponsor.

Date: June 6th, 2025 Location: The Hyatt Regency Lexington Annual Luncheon: Grant Awards Ceremony at noon

Kentucky Bar Foundation Recognized at Safe Harbor's Cornerstone Luncheon

The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) was honored at Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky's annual Cornerstone Luncheon for its continued support of domestic violence services in eastern Kentucky.

2025 KBF GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS UP 24%

The Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) announced today that it has received 47 grant applications for its 2025 grant funding cycle. This robust response (24% increase from 2024) demonstrates the continuing need for legal aid and justice initiatives throughout the Commonwealth.

Bowling Green Attorney Charles E. English to Receive Inaugural Chief Justice Minton Award

Community members and businesses are invited to join the Kentucky Bar Foundation (KBF) as it honors attorney Charles E. English with the inaugural Chief Justice John D. Minton. Jr. award. This award honors the career and legacy of Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., and his work to improve the legal system and make it more accessible and efficient for all Kentuckians. The award is given to a Second District Kentucky attorney who embodies Chief Justice Minton’s outstanding character, professionalism, and commitment to promoting and advancing the fair and impartial administration of justice in the Commonwealth.

Back By Popular Demand

The event, An Evening With Goose, back by popular demand will feature Jack “Goose” Givens, member of the 1978 NCAA National Championship winning Kentucky Wildcats, sharing little-known stories about the ‘78 championship and beyond.

KBF Diversity Fund Grant Application NOW CLOSED

Working on efforts to improve diversity in the legal profession?

Success!: An Evening with Goose

The Kentucky Bar Foundation's event, An Evening With Goose, was a success!

March 6, 2024: An Evening With Goose Benefiting the Kentucky Bar Foundation

An Evening With Goose, will feature Jack “Goose” Givens, member of the 1978 NCAA National Championship winning Kentucky Wildcats, sharing little-known stories about the ‘78 championship and beyond.

KY Attorneys Raise $134,995 for Law-Related Nonprofits and Projects

Another successful year of Sustainer Contributions

Event Raises Over $20,000 for KBF

KBF honors the late Henry O. Whitlow at its 3rd Annual Judge Johnstone Award Dinner

Maxwell Street Legal Clinic Helps With Citizenship

Since 2004, the KBF has awarded grants totaling $78,000 to support Maxwell Street Legal Clinic. Those grants help transform lives of low-income immigrants and refugees from throughout the world whose home is now Kentucky.

Kentucky Bar Foundation Grants Support Healing at Family & Children's Place

Since 2004, the KBF has awarded grants totaling $35,000 to support Family & Children's Place. Those grants help transform lives like Katya's, who came to F&CP as a means to healing, but now, years later, is working with the agency to help heal others.

Kentucky Bar Foundation Grants Support Kentucky Law Students

As part of the Kentucky Bar Foundation's commitment to improving the legal profession, the KBF has proudly supported the legal education of many Kentucky students. Since 1988, the KBF has awarded grants totaling over $300,000 to provide scholarships that assist and encourage students attending Kentucky law schools and provide opportunities to enrich their education.

Kentucky Bar Foundation Grants Provide Important Legal Services to Veterans

Since 2011, the Kentucky Bar Foundation has awarded grants totaling $115,000 to Kentucky agencies that provide legal services and counseling to veterans. Those grants have helped veterans like "John" who was struggling after returning home from war.

Kentucky Bar Foundation Supports Training of Attorneys Seeking Justice for Human Trafficking Victims

In 2015, the Kentucky Bar Foundation proudly awarded a grant of $20,000 to the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs statewide for the production of “Seeking Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking: A Practice Guide & Training Series for Attorneys.”

Kentucky Bar Foundation Funds Nationally-Recognized Training at Kentucky Children's Advocacy Centers

The Kentucky Association of Children’s Advocacy Centers received a 2015 grant to prepare “Your Guide to Kentucky’s Children’s Advocacy Centers.” The Guide is used to train CAC staff, as well as local multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement, social services, medical professionals, therapists, and prosecutors. Through this training, CACs across Kentucky have been able to make life-changing differences in the lives of Kentucky children and families.

Grant from Kentucky Bar Foundation Helps Liberty Hall Create Senator John Brown Library

Liberty Hall Historic Site received a 2014 grant of $20,000 and a 2015 grant of $22,000 from the Kentucky Bar Foundation. These funds are being used to support the first phase in the creation of The Senator John Brown Library & Archives. The library is part of a $1.2 million ongoing restoration project and is to be located on the second floor of the 1796 Liberty Hall, a National Historic Landmark.

Kentucky CASA Network and Kentucky Bar Foundation: A Partnership Advocating for Kentucky’s Abused and Neglected Children

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are volunteers who are appointed by judges in child abuse and neglect cases to research the case, review documents, interview people and make a report to the Court as to what is in the best interest of abused and/or neglected children. The KBF has been extremely supportive of CASA Programs in Kentucky. More volunteers have been trained and children served as a direct result of grant funds from the KBF.