Welcome to GOLD
The Governor's Office for Local Development, or GOLD, provides financial help in the way of grant and loan assistance, as well as advising local governments in matters of budget, personnel and other issues relevant to those entities.
Our Vision:
We will partner with Kentucky’s local communities to enrich their citizens' quality of life.
Our Mission:
We will empower our partners with effective advocacy, information, and funding resources.
GOLD also partners with the state's 15 Area Development Districts in serving the local governments of Kentucky.
Downtown Bardstown, KY
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Governor's Local Issues Conference |
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NEW! The 2008 Governor's Local Issues Conference will be held August 4-6 at Galt House East in Louisville. For more information, please click here.
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Recent Press Releases |
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- 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.
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