Kentucky: Department for Local Government

DLG Announces Availability of Cemetery Preservation Grants
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (September 30, 2008) – Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Tony Wilder has announced that the agency will reopen the window for applications for the Cemetery Preservation Fund. The purpose of the program is to provide grants for the restoration and maintenance of non-profit cemeteries not receiving perpetual care funds.
Governor Awards Grant for Sacramento Housing Project
Thursday, August 14, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (August 11, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Department for Local Government (DLG), has awarded the city of Sacramento with a $418,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)for a Homeower Rehabilitation Project. The funds will be used to reduce substandard housing with a plan to reconstruct units belonging to qualifying low income, disabled and/or elderly homeowners.
ARC Study: Disproportionately High Rates of Substance Use in Appalachia
Thursday, August 14, 2008
(LONDON, Ky) April 12, 2008—According to an ARC commissioned study announced today by Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear and ARC Federal Co-Chair Anne Pope, Appalachia suffers from disproportionately high rates of substance use and mental health disorders, including the alarmingly increasing abuse of prescription painkillers. Conducted for ARC by the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, the study also reveals that Appalachia is doing better than the rest of the nation in terms of access to treatment for substance use and mental health problems.
City of Carrollton Wins Spirit of Kentucky Award
Thursday, August 14, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (August 5, 2008) – During the 33rd annual Governor’s Local Issues Conference held in Louisville August 4-6, the City of Carrollton was awarded the 2008 Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky Award for its role in developing the Gallatin, Carroll, Henry and Owen County Regional Wastewater System. The award is given to the sponsors of a public project that demonstrates cost effective coordination of government resources among multiple government entities.
Gov. Beshear Announces $2 Million Block Grant For Russell County
Friday, July 25, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (July 25, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) have awarded Russell County a $2,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist in the expansion of an existing manufacturing industry which will create 150 new jobs.
Governor Announces Return of Department for Local Government
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 17, 2008) – As directed by an executive order, Governor Steve Beshear has changed the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) to its original name, Department for Local Government (DLG). The new name took effect yesterday, June 16, 2008.
Governor Approves Grant for Powderly Housing Project
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 10, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Powderly.
Governor Approves Grant for Princeton Housing Project
Friday, June 06, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 6, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Princeton.
Hickman Receives Grant to Continue Revitalization Project
Friday, June 06, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 6, 2008) – The city of Hickman has been awarded a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by Governor Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), to begin the third phase of a housing revitalization effort.
Mayfield Receives Grant for Housing Reconstruction
Thursday, June 05, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 5, 2008) – The city of Mayfield is one of nine Kentucky communities recently awarded a grant to assist in the rehabilitation of dilapidated houses for needy citizens. Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in Mayfield.
Governor Approves Grant for Pulaski Housing Project
Thursday, June 05, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 5, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in Pulaski County.
Taylor County Receives Grant to Continue Microenterprise Program
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (June 3, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $50,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to continue to provide support for Taylor County’s Microenterprise Training Program.
Hazard Receives Grant for Hospice Facility
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the city of Hazard for the construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. inpatient Hospice facility.
Franklin Co. Receives Funds for Microenterprise Training
Friday, May 30, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 30, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has awarded a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to Frankfort and Franklin County to establish a regional microenterprise training program to educate and assist existing and potential small business owners with five employees or less.
Hazel Awarded Grant for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Thursday, May 29, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 28, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $440,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for waste water treatment plant improvements, sewer system testing and sewer collection system rehabilitation for the city of Hazel.
Stanton Awarded Grant for Water System Improvements
Thursday, May 29, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 28, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a water system improvement project for the city of Stanton.
Sturgis Awarded Grant for Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Thursday, May 29, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 23, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a sewer rehabilitation project for the city of Sturgis.
Governor Approves Grant for Ferguson Housing Project
Thursday, May 29, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 29, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners in the city of Ferguson in Pulaski County.
Governor Awards Grant for Corydon Fire Station
Friday, May 23, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 23, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new fire station for the Corydon Civil Defense Volunteer Fire Department.
Governor Approves Grant for Gallatin Health Department
Thursday, May 22, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a new Gallatin County Health Department.
Governor Approves Grant for Bracken Health Department Expansion
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the expansion and renovation of the existing Bracken County Health Department.
Governor Approves Grant for Crittenden Health Department
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new Crittenden County Health Department in Marion, Kentucky.
Trigg County Receives Funds for Senior Citizen Center
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new Trigg County Senior Citizen Center.
Governor Approves Grant for LaCenter Health Department
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 21, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced the approval of a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new health department in the city of LaCenter in Ballard County.
Governor Approves $1,231,844 in Recreational Trails Grants
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 14, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Recreational Trails Advisory Board, has announced the approval of 25 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants for a total allocation of $1,231,844.
Governor’s Office for Local Development Accepting Nominations for 2008 Spirit of Kentucky Award
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13,2008) — The Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) is now accepting online nominations for the fifth annual Commissioner’s Spirit of Kentucky award. The award is presented to the sponsor(s) of a public project that best demonstrates an innovative expression of multi-jurisdictional cooperation and cost effective use of resources.
Governor Awards Manchester Grant for Water Treatment Plant
Monday, May 12, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 9, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear presented the City of Manchester with a ceremonial check today commemorating the award of a $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The funds will be used towards the design and construction of a new water treatment plant to serve all of Clay County.
KIA Board Appoints New Executive Director
Friday, May 09, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – In a special board meeting held May 1, 2008, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority appointed John E. Covington, III as the new Executive Director.
Governor Recommends $400,000 ARC Grant for Science Center Exhibit
Friday, May 09, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $400,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant which, along with allocated state funds, will assist in the construction of a permanent interactive exhibit for the East Kentucky Science Center (EKSC) in Prestonsburg.
Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Menifee Health Department
Friday, May 09, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist the Menifee County Board of Health to construct a new Health Department.
Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 for Magoffin Health Department
Friday, May 09, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (May 7, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), has announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to assist in the construction of a new Magoffin County Health Department.
Estill Co. Receives Grant to Explore Adventure Tourism Options
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant in the amount of $12,400 for the preparation of an Estill County Tourism Development and Marketing Plan.
Bell County Receives ATV Park Development Grant
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
FRANKFORT, KY (April 15, 2008) –Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Flex-E Grant for the Bell County ATV Park development project in the amount of $20,000.

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