Kentucky: Department for Local Government

Berea Leadership Institute Receives ARC Grant
Monday, October 20, 2008
(Frankfort, KY) October 17, 2008— The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), in conjunction with Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government, has announced that the Brushy Fork Institute in Berea, KY, will receive a $400,000 grant. The Institute, which is part of Berea College, will use the funds to provide community development training for community leaders in 37 economically distressed Appalachian counties in eastern Kentucky.
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.

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