Grants are awarded for projects to reduce the wildfire risks and hazards in Kentucky's wildland-urban interface communities. Grant priority will be given based on the level of wildfire risk, the establishment of a local Firewise USA Community, and type of project proposed.

Offers funding for projects that address workforce gaps and economic challenges due to the impact of substance use disorder (SUD) in Appalachia. Funding to build or expand community support systems (also known as recovery ecosystems) that help Appalachians in SUD recovery obtain or maintain employment.

Supports counseling and assistance for low-income, first-generation and other priority adults (age 19 and older) who seek to enter or return to a postsecondary education.

Supports projects that create a vibrant economic future for the Delta region by expanding opportunities to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and local workforce; aligning workforce and economic development strategies; creating sustainable talent pipelines; building significant partnerships; investing in innovations to enhance workforce productivity.

Provides financial assistance to address the continued unmet health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among health care professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and economic development entities.

The purpose of this program is to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in real-world problem-solving that builds technical and professional skills needed to succeed in college and/or the workforce. This program provides funding to schools and school districts to implement or expand Project Lead the Way (PLTW) programs consisting of a series of modules, units, or courses that utilize hands-on, project-based learning. PLTW includes career and technical education (CTE)- and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-aligned curriculum intended to empower students to discover and explore interests; imagine and design solutions to real-world challenges; and become independent, confident problem solvers. Programs also include in-depth professional development for teachers as well as live classroom support.