Welcome to the Department for Local Government

The Department for Local Government, or DLG, under the Office of the Governor, provides financial help in the way of grant and loan assistance, as well as advising local governments in matters of budget, personnel and other issues relevant to those entities. 

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Kentucky recently received a federal grant to promote energy savings performance contracting as a means for local governments to undertake and finance energy efficiency improvements. Workshops will take place this month for potential applicants to meet with DLG staff to discuss the program and application process. For more information, click on EEC Announcement.