Grants

Governor Beshear announces grant to enhance Public Safety in Dover

FRANKFORT, KY - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the award of a Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) to the city of Dover that will enhance public safety for the Mason County community

Governor Announces Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program Funding

FRANKFORT, KY - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced the recipients of Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH) Program grant funds. This initiative is part of the national American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Lexington, Louisville and Covington received direct allocations. KHC administers the balance of the state’s portion.KY HEARTH helps prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Through the ARRA, 47 projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments across the state are receiving a total of $11,607,352 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

U.S. Department of Energy announces more than $10 million in energy efficiency grants for Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY - September 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy sources in Kentucky got a substantial boost this week from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Commonwealth has been awarded $10,427,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.Funds from the program will support projects that create jobs, support energy efficiency and conservation in working toward the goals of achieving Kentucky’s comprehensive energy plan.

Kentucky Awarded Grant for Greenup Veterans Cemetery

Greenup Co. Site Will Be Fourth State Veterans Cemetery. FRANKFORT, KY - August 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Steve Beshear announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a grant of $6.1 million to the Commonwealth to establish Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East in Greenup

Congressman Brett Guthrie Announces Grant for Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport

Washington, DC - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced today that the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport is being awarded a grant worth $2,000,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Governor announces grants for Lancaster, Garrard County projects

LANCASTER, KY - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Steve Beshear today announced two grants to support community initiatives and improve the quality of life for residents of Garrard County. The Garrard County Fiscal Court was awarded $500,000 for the restoration of the downtown Grand Theater and the city of Lancaster received $166,400 for the expansion of the Garrard County Cooperative Parish (GCCP) service facility

Kentucky Housing Corporation Announces Emergency Shelter Grant Funding

June 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) has announced the latest recipients, outside of Fayette and Jefferson Counties, of Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. Forty-seven projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments will receive a total of $1,385,161 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist the homeless in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear Announces $52 million in Federal Stimulus funds for Kentucky Energy Programs

FRANKFORT, KY - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Underscoring his vision to make Kentucky a national leader in energy, Governor Steve Beshear announced today a $52 million blueprint to create nearly 600 jobs by increasing efficiency and renewable energy efforts in schools, farms, homes, government buildings and private sector initiatives throughout the Commonwealth.

Gov. Beshear announces $2 million grant to Housing Authority of Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Housing Authority of Bowling Green (HABG) has been awarded $2,032,551 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and REACH (Resources, Education and Assistance for Community Housing) have been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Madison County

RICHMOND, KY - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the city of Richmond and the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc. (FAHE) have each been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Gov. Beshear announces grants to Lexington nonprofit groups

LEXINGTON, KY - April 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grants to two Lexington nonprofit groups; Community Ventures Corporation and the Hope Center. The NSP grant awards will help fund creative alternative uses for foreclosed and abandoned homes and property.

Gov. Beshear announces grants to Lexington nonprofit group

LEXINGTON, KY - April 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grants to two Lexington nonprofit groups; Community Ventures Corporation and the Hope Center. The NSP grant awards will help fund creative alternative uses for foreclosed and abandoned homes and property.

Gov. Beshear announces $37 million for communities, residents to combat home, property foreclosures

FRANKFORT, KY - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that Kentucky will use $37 million in federal funding to help communities respond to the effects of high home and property foreclosures in the wake of the country’s economic crisis

Carlisle County to break ground for $12.9 million courthouse Feb. 27

FRANKFORT, KY - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Carlisle County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Carlisle County Park at 101 County Road 1311 in Bardwell. The courthouse will be constructed at 985 U.S. Highway 62 in Bardwell.