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Most Kentucky Counties Eligible for Federal Disaster Supplemental Funding

Three funding tracks available for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s FY25 Disaster Supplemental program
Updated: 
July 30, 2025
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The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is currently accepting applications for its FY25 Disaster Supplemental program, offering $1.447 billion in funding to help communities recover from major disasters that occurred in 2023 and 2024 (including hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods). Due to four qualifying disaster declarations across 2023 and 2024, 110 Kentucky counties are eligible for this funding cycle.

Application Period

‍Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. Because this is first-come, first-served funding, Kentucky organizations are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Award ceiling: $50M | Award floor: $0

Matching funds are required but qualifies for the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development's GRANT Match.  

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Three Strategic Funding Pathways

Readiness – Non-construction projects to build capacity for future recovery

Readiness Path projects are intended to help communities build the capacity needed to successfully plan and implement long-term economic recovery and development efforts. These projects focus on strengthening a community’s ability to design, fund, and manage future initiatives. These grants support a wide range of activities that strengthen local capacity and readiness. Examples of supported activities include:

  • Strategic planning for economic recovery and development
  • Technical assistance to assess needs and identify opportunities
  • Community engagement and stakeholder coordination
  • Feasibility studies or market analyses
  • Early-stage project development work, such as site assessments or preliminary design
  • Predevelopment costs related to future infrastructure or capital projects

For more information about the Readiness Pathway, click here.

Implementation – Projects addressing post-disaster economic challenges

‍Implementation Path grants support projects that strengthen a community’s resilience to future disasters and restore or enhance critical public infrastructure impacted by past natural disasters. These grants aim to restore long-term economic activity, reduce future vulnerabilities, and accelerate economic diversification through strategic investments in key industries. Examples of eligible Implementation Path projects include (but are not limited to):

  • Replacement, repair, or enhancement of critical public infrastructure
  • Construction or expansion of workforce training facilities
  • Costs related to establishing or growing workforce development programs, including Registered Apprenticeship Programs and equipment procurement
  • Capitalization or recapitalization of revolving loan funds (RLFs)
  • Development or expansion of commercialization centers or proof-of-concept labs
  • Initiatives to attract or expand foreign direct investment, trade, or export activity
  • Projects that catalyze large-scale private sector or industry investment

For more information about the Implementation Pathway, click here.

Industry Transformation – Large, multi-component initiatives to transform regional economies

‍Industry Transformation Path grants are designed to accelerate the growth of emerging or existing industry clusters in eligible regions. Led by coalitions of regional partners, these projects aim to scale strategic industries, attract major private and public investment, and strengthen long-term economic resilience. EDA expects applicants to propose projects similar to those under the Implementation Path, such as:

  • Construction or repair of critical infrastructure, including broadband
  • Expansion of workforce training facilities and programs, including equipment purchases
  • Capitalization or recapitalization of revolving loan funds (RLFs)
  • Development of commercialization or proof-of-concept centers
  • Initiatives to grow foreign direct investment, trade, or exports
  • Projects aimed at attracting large-scale private sector investment

For more information about the Industry Transformation Pathway, click here.

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Kentucky counties eligible for funding

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Adair

Allen

Anderson

Ballard

Barren

Bath

Bell

Bourbon

Boyle 

Bracken

Breathitt

Breckinridge

Bullitt

Butler

Caldwell

Calloway

Carlisle

Carter

Casey

Christian

Clark

Clay

Clinton

Crittenden

Cumberland

Daviess

Edmonson

Elliott

Estill

Fayette

Fleming

Floyd

Franklin

Fulton

Gallatin

Garrard

Grant

Graves

Grayson

Green

Greenup

Hancock

Hardin

Harlan

Harrison

Hart

Henderson

Henry

Hickman

Hopkins

Jackson

Jefferson

Jessamine

Johnson

Knott

Knox

Larue

Laurel

Lawrence

Lee

Leslie

Letcher

Lewis

Lincoln

Livingson

Logan

Lyon

Madison

Magoffin

Marion

Marshall

Martin

McCracken

McCreary

McLean

Meade

Menifee

Mercer

Metcalfe

Monroe

Montgomery

Morgan

Muhlenberg

Nelson

Nicholas

Ohio

Owen

Owsley

Perry

Powell

Pulaski

Robertson

Rockcastle

Rowan

Russell

Shelby

Simpson

Spencer

Taylor

Todd

Trigg

Trimble

Union

Warren

Washington

Wayne

Webster

Whitley

Wolfe

Woodford

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