Read this Before You Register to Participate!

Bluegrass Gives is an exciting online giving event that connects local nonprofit organizations with passionate donors and community members to support diverse causes and create lasting impact in Central and Appalachia Kentucky.

To participate, your organization must: 

1. Be a verified 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (or fiscally sponsored by such an organization)
2. Register to solicit funds with the Kentucky Attorney General
3. Be recognized on Guidestar.org with a Gold Seal of Transparency, or higher
4. Have a physical location within one or more of Blue Grass Community Foundation's service area counties: Anderson, Bath, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Magoffin, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, Scott or Woodford.
5. Complete the 2025 Bluegrass Gives online registration form by 5pm ET September 30, 2025.

Additionally, please note the following:

• Institutions of faith may only participate if fundraising for secular charitable programming, such as a food pantry that is operated from the organization. Educational programs operated within a religious institution, such as a parochial school, may participate so long as funding is for educational and/or secular purposes.
• Organizations may not participate if they are identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Hate Map or other due diligence tools as participating in hateful activities.

Registration Review Process: 

• After you register, your information will be reviewed Blue Grass Community Foundation team for local eligibility approval. Your profile will not appear on the Bluegrass Gives website until your participation is approved. If a member of our team reaches out needing additional information or documentation, please reply promptly, as the deadline for verification and approval is September 30. 

Registration Fees:

• The cost to participate in Bluegrass Gives is $250. These fees help cover the cost of the website, marketing and staff time required to host this event. 

Additional Matches & Challenges:

• Participating nonprofit organizations are encouraged, but not required, to secure a match and/or challenge sponsor for their campaign. Any matching requirements or limitations are between the participating nonprofit and the match/challenge sponsor.  

Bluegrass Gives Matches + Prizes: 

• Prize details will be announced here on the Bluegrass Gives website in October.

Additional Information:

• Additional information on the above is available in the Bluegrass Gives Welcome Packet.

If you have any questions concerning the requirements above, please contact info@bgcf.org before applying to participate.

**Deadline to register for Bluegrass Gives is 5:00 pm September 30, 2025.**