Social Services

The Department of Social Services operates three core divisions and three community engagement programs providing an array of multi-generational services, from the “cradle to the rocking chair.” The department also supports collaborative efforts with an existing network of local non-profit organizations and human services agencies.

  • Aging & Disability Services
  • Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition
  • Partners for Youth
  • Substance Use Disorder Intervention Program

FY24 – FY25 Nonprofit Capital Grant Program

The City of Lexington is once offered Fayette County 501 (c)(3) Nonprofits the opportunity to compete for capital grants for the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 beginning Aug. 31, 2023. The deadline for these Requests for Proposals was September 20, 2023.

The Fiscal Year 2024–2025 program was locally funded at $479.300.

Nonprofit Capital Grants Awards List FY24–FY25

American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit Capital Grant Program

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Tenants’ Rights Workshop

The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library Northside Branch.

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Nonprofit Capital Grant Program request for proposals

RFPs must be received by 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.

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Slots available for youth applicants in the Summer Youth Job Training Program

The program is open to 10th, 11th and 12th-grade high school students. Participants will work up to 20 hours per week and earn $15 per hour.

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