Corporate & Foundation Giving

Downtown Louisville is the economic and cultural hub of our city and is home to iconic landmarks, a dynamic arts scene, and countless businesses that serve as the backbone of our community. At Louisville Downtown Partnership, we are committed to enhancing the vitality of Downtown Louisville and creating a thriving, vibrant urban environment. Our work is made possible by the generous support of corporations, foundations, and individual donors. Your investment in Downtown is an investment in the heart of our city — one that benefits the entire community.


INVESTOR LEVELS

Annual contributions support ongoing operations, projects, and maintenance efforts.

By donating to Louisville Downtown Partnership, you contribute to supporting programs that drive business growth, foster innovation, and attract visitors to the area; connect local residents, workers, and tourists with the resources they need to experience the best downtown; and create public spaces, public art, and vibrant events for all to enjoy.


2026 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Seeking multiple sponsors for each event or project

EVENTS

State of the Downtown Luncheon
An annual event to update the community on the
ten-year Downtown Strategy and development momentum.
Presenting sponsor: $20,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $6,500


Downtown Work Perks
The Work Perks series takes place every fourth Wednesday
alongside Food Truck Wednesday, providing Downtown
workers with a rotating complimentary giveaway each month.
Presenting sponsor: $5,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $2,500


Downtown Drive-In
A series of free, family-friendly outdoor movie nights at
the Brown-Forman Amphitheatre. Summer and Fall.
Presenting sponsor: $10,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $5,000


Silent Disco
A family-friendly silent disco event featuring a choice of
three listening stations and food and drink options.
Presenting sponsor: $4,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $2,000

Downtown Pickleball Street Fest
An all-day event featuring pickleball exhibitions, clinics,
a tournament, a vendor fair, food, drinks, and music.
Presenting sponsor: Angel’s Envy
Additional sponsors starting at: $5,000


Food Truck Wednesdays
A weekly food truck lunchtime event that often features live music.
Every Wednesday, April – October.
Presenting sponsor: $10,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $5,000


Happy Hour Music Series
An event at the Plaza on Fourth featuring musicians,
a mobile bar, food trucks, and giveaways, inviting people
to unwind after work and attracting new visitors to downtown.
Presenting sponsor: $15,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $2,500


Steins on Main
Downtown’s Oktoberfest, a one-day celebration of
German heritage featuring breweries, food trucks,
games, and German-themed contests.
Presenting sponsor: $15,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $2,500

PLACEMAKING

Alley Gallery/Street Gallery
A public art program that breathes new life onto back-of-
the-building metal doors and traffic control boxes found at
each intersection with fun and interesting pieces of art.
Sponsors starting at: $1,500


Downtown Mural Program
A public art program featuring large-scale murals
to enhance vibrancy and engagement and foster
community pride.
Sponsors starting at: $5,000

Flower Pot Program
This program renews streetscapes by introducing colorful
botanical elements creating a more welcoming and engaging
atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
Sponsors starting at: $600 per flower pot for the buy-in of the
program and annual maintenance of $620 (2 plantings,
watering, and trimming)

CitySpots
An initiative to transform under-utilized outdoor spaces
into welcoming areas and urban surprises for meeting,
eating, playing, or relaxing.
Presenting sponsor: $25,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $5,000


Downtown Tunes
A public piano program that enlivens Downtown Louisville,
encouraging residents, employees, and visitors to
explore its sights and sounds in new ways; expanding
from 4 to 8 pianos in 2026.
Presenting sponsor: $15,000
Additional sponsors starting at: $2,500

If your organization, company, or foundation are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact the LDP office at info@louisvilledowntown.org or 502-584-6000.


OUR DONORS

To see a full list of Louisville Downtown Partnership’s donors, visit here.