Kentucky RISE

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

We are planning to give away a record amount of vehicles to deserving young adults in 2026! Applications close soon for our first giveaway! (This session closes May 1st)

If you miss the deadline for our July Key Ceremony make sure you get your application in ASAP so you can get in the mix for our fall giveaway!

Take time to learn about the qualifications and then quickly hit APPLY to get your name in! https://thefirstcarproject.org/apply

04/17/2026

Final call, Kentucky teens! If you’re 15–19, this is your LAST chance to sign up for the Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge. Registration closes tonight at 11:59 PM. Don’t miss out!
Register now: kyhighwaysafety.com/safe-teen-driving-challenge

04/17/2026

Applications are still being accepted for The First Car Project at kyrise.ky.gov - but hurry, the window closes May 1st!

Registration is now open for the next giveaway! Apply now at kyrise.ky.gov!

04/14/2026

🌟 Foster Fame Spotlight of the Week: Madison! 🌟
Join us in celebrating Madison, a 25-year-old former foster youth who continues to turn her goals into reality! 👏
Madison is currently utilizing the Education & Training Voucher (ETV) to support her educational journey. In 2025, she proudly graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies 🎓
But she didn’t stop there—Madison is now pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of the Cumberlands.

Read her story here: https://canva.link/madisonsstory

03/27/2026

Register now at kyrise.ky.gov!

03/19/2026

For more information, visit: https://kentuckyhighwaysafety.com/safe-teen-driving-challenge/

03/13/2026

10/15/2025

Do you need help completing the 2026-2027 FAFSA?
We can help! Join us for Louisville FAFSA Night! This one-night, city-wide event will allow high school and college students and families to get one-on-one help filing the FAFSA and getting answers to FAFSA-related questions.
Register now at bit.ly/LouFAFSANight.
When registering, attendees will choose a session at one of the following Louisville Free Public Library locations:
• Jeffersontown Library
• Southwest Regional Library
• South Central Library
• Shively Library
• Western Library
Walk-ins welcome if appointments are full!
Questions? Email [email protected].
Partners for Louisville FAFSA Night include Evolve502, KentuckianaWorks College Access Center, Louisville Free Public Library, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, Jefferson Community and Technical College and Simmons College of Kentucky.