United Way of the Coalfield Announces Grant Opportunity to Support Health and Education of Children in the Region – Heidi Badgett Grant

Madisonville, KY — The United Way of the Coalfield is pleased to announce the availability of $18,118 in grant funding through the Heidi Badgett Fund, aimed at supporting the health and educational needs of children and families in Hopkins, Muhlenberg, and Webster Counties.

This year’s grant cycle will prioritize projects that:

• Encourage collaboration among nonprofit agencies

• Offer innovative programming with matching funds

• Support ongoing programs demonstrating measurable outcomes

• Assist capital campaigns that include a sustainable maintenance plan

To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofit organizations with at least two years of operational history, and programs must specifically serve children from birth to age 17 and their families.

“By investing in partnerships that improve the lives of children and families in our region, we are creating long-term community impact,” said Ashley Alexander, Executive Director of United Way of the Coalfield. “We encourage agencies to come together and submit collaborative proposals that meet real, local needs.”

The application deadline is September 19, 2025.

Grants will be awarded by September 26, 2025.

Applications, guidelines, and reporting expectations are available by request through United Way of the Coalfield. Interested organizations may contact:

Ashley Alexander, Executive Director

(270) 821-3170

ashley@unitedwayofthecoalfield.org