The Muhlenberg County Airport received a $258,738 Project Grant from the Delta Regional Authority under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) to fund the Muhlenberg County Airport Hangar Expansion Project. This grant will support the construction of a new 10,000 square foot aircraft hangar facility at the Muhlenberg County Airport over a 2-year period of performance from September 2023 to September 2025. The grant funding aims to boost economic development in the...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $500,000 project grant to the Mount Sterling/Montgomery County Industrial Authority through the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support development of a comprehensive community and economic development plan for Montgomery County, Kentucky. The plan will create long-term strategies to guide housing, recreation, infrastructure, tourism, workforce and economic development. It will also develop branding, marketing and...
This $2,722,250 Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in making renovations to the Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center. The project will establish a new workforce development facility to prepare individuals for transitioning into the work environment. Specific renovations will include constructing administrative space, client support space, recreation space, and other...
The Muhlenberg County Airport Hangar Expansion Project was awarded a $661,383 Project Grant from the Delta Regional Authority under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201). The grant will fund the construction of a new 10,000 square foot aircraft hangar facility at the Muhlenberg County Airport in Greenville, Kentucky. This federal grant award aims to support economic development in the region by expanding the airport's infrastructure and aviation-related capabilities. The...
The Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Henderson, Kentucky a $5.758 million Project Grant under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program on July 26, 2022 to construct a new high-pressure natural gas distribution line to service an advanced technology paper mill. The funding will support construction of critical infrastructure to diversify and broaden the industrial base in Henderson County and Western Kentucky by taking advantage of increased demand for paper products...
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.6 million Project Grant to the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority on September 6, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) federal grant program. The funding will support sewer system upgrades and roadway improvements at the Mingo County Air Transportation Park in Williamson, West Virginia. This project aims to aid the region's recovery from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and mine...
This $4.5 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, Inc. in restoring and revitalizing the historic coal mining community of Stearns, Kentucky. Funding will support restoring the McCreary County Museum and making improvements to the historic district, including walks, drainage, paving, signage, amenities, and more. The project aims to build on the city's tourism and cultural assets and increase...
The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million Project Grant to the Commonwealth of Kentucky under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on November 1, 2021. The grant funds will support statewide planning efforts through May 1, 2024 to develop comprehensive plans to strengthen Kentucky's economy in the face of the ongoing pandemic and climate crisis. As the recipient, the Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet will work with partner organizations...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program provides $120,000 in funding to the City of Madisonville, Kentucky to develop a marketing and rebranding campaign. The project aims to identify the community's strengths, assets, advantages, and opportunities in order to help revitalize the Hopkins County region. The work includes community engagement, assessments, planning, and the development of...
The Kentucky Education & Workforce Development Cabinet received a $1 million Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The grant funds will support statewide planning efforts to boost economic development, combat climate change impacts, and aid pandemic recovery through May 2024. As part of EDA's American Rescue Plan statewide planning program, the funds will lay the groundwork for...