Kentucky: Department for Local Government

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.
MEETING NOTICE - RTP Advisory Board
Thursday, March 27, 2008
FRANKFORT, Ky.—The Recreational Trails Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled to meet on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Governor’s Office for Local Development; 1024 Capital Center Drive; Suite 340; Frankfort, Kentucky. An agenda will be provided at the meeting.
New Trail Guide Map and Web Site Promote Travel in Appalachians
Friday, March 21, 2008
Frankfort, Ky.--Kentucky has plenty of scenic beauty along its roads and highways and now some of the most beautiful areas are featured in a new trail guide map and website that promotes travel and tourism in the Appalachian region.
Governor Beshear Appoints Wilder as Commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today appointed Tony Wilder, Judge/Executive of Boyle County, as commissioner of the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD).
Governor Recommends Approval of $500,000 Bell County Grant
Friday, February 01, 2008
Gov. Steve Beshear, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD), today announced his recommendation for the approval of a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant. Funds would be used to assist Bell County Industrial Foundation and Bell County Fiscal Court in acquiring a high-tech telecommunications industry for the Bell County Technology Park.

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