Lake Cumberland Development District, Inc.

Lake Cumberland Development District, Inc. is a local government entity registered in SAM.gov, serving as a regional planning commission based in Russell Springs, Kentucky. As a designated Local Development District, the organization plays a critical role in coordinating economic development, infrastructure planning, and community support initiatives across multiple counties in the Lake Cumberland region. The organization is structured as a U.S. government entity specifically focused on regional planning and development services, with a primary mission of enhancing community capabilities through strategic coordination and technical expertise.

Through its federal grant awards, Lake Cumberland Development District, Inc. provides a diverse range of services across multiple federal programs. Its prime grant awards include projects funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, such as Local Development District administrative grants, community infrastructure development, and a brownfield assessment cooperative agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency Region 4. The organization has also received grants from the Federal Highway Administration for transportation safety initiatives and the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control for home modification programs. Notably, the district receives numerous sub-grant awards from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services, including multiple programs supporting seniors such as congregate and home-delivered meals, family caregiver support, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, health insurance assistance, and ombudsman services. These grants demonstrate the organization's comprehensive approach to community development, focusing on infrastructure, economic planning, environmental remediation, transportation safety, and social services for vulnerable populations.