GRANT Program provides support to enhance economic development and tourism opportunities.
Reimagine Rural podcast's Tony Pipa sits down with state and federal leaders to learn how they are developing new ways to support rural America and the impact it’s having.
How Hannah Conover is revolutionizing grant access for underserved communities.
For years, the City of Campton, Kentucky—a small town serving all of Wolfe County—faced mounting infrastructure challenges with few financial options. But under Mayor Kathi May’s leadership and with support from the state’s new GRANT Program, the city has secured over $10 million in federal funding for critical projects, including a new walking bridge, water treatment upgrades, and long-awaited water access for 80 households.
The Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) has helped small, often-overlooked communities across Eastern Kentucky unlock over $10 million in federal funding—thanks to the state’s new GRANT Program. By helping local governments and nonprofits navigate complex applications and secure matching funds, KRADD has turned “impossible” projects into reality.
In just six months, KRADD Community Development Planner Amy Helton has helped unlock over $10 million in federal and state funding for underserved communities in Eastern Kentucky through the state’s new G.R.A.N.T. Program. With a collaborative, nonprofit-inclusive approach, KRADD is helping small towns overcome one of the biggest barriers to accessing federal grants: matching funds.
