Federal Grants - Kentucky Department for Local Government

Kentucky Department for Local Government

Federal Grant Application Deadlines

Appalachian Regional Commission 2026
ARC Pre-Applications are due September 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 for FY2027 consideration.

Delta Regional Authority
Please contact your respective ADDs

Land and Water Conservation Fund - August 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026

Recreational Trails Program - August 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026

Community Development Block Grant
Applications in all program areas will be accepted in the following dates:

Community Projects - April 1, 2026 - September 2, 2026
Housing - April 1, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Economic Development - April 1, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Public Facilities - April 1, 2026 - September 2, 2026
Public Services - April 1, 2026 - January 30, 2027

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO Office of Federal Grants.

Appalachian Regional CommissionFederal-state program designed to assist in the economic development of Appalachia through a diversity of projects in the areas of public infrastructure human resource development and business/entrepreneurial development.Community Development Block GrantProvides assistance to communities for use in expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities, providing infrastructure and/or improving community facilities and services.Delta Regional AuthorityFunds are used to help economically distressed communities leverage other federal, state and local dollars for community development projects.Land & Water Conservation FundFunds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities.Recreational Trails ProgramProvide assistance for acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.Disaster Recovery ProgramCDBG-DR funding can be used for long-term recovery projects such as housing, rebuilding the local economy, and restoring infrastructure.Recovery Housing ProgramThe intent of RHP is to support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and help them reach self-sufficiency by providing stable, temporary housing.PRICE ProgramGrant funding for the preservation and revitalization of manufactured housing and eligible manufactured housing communities.Build America, Buy America (BABA)The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects funded with Federal financial assistance (FFA),must be produced in the United States.

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Staff

Mark Williams, Executive Director

Whitney Mendiondo, Executive Advisor

Jennifer Peters, Public Facilities/Infrastructure Branch Manager

Travis Weber, Housing/Community Projects Branch Manager

Cole Sutton, Compliance Branch Manager

Gabe Nickell, Economic Development Branch Manager

Brennan Tucker, ARC Program Branch Manager

Raven Aiken, Local Government Advisor

Pamela Jordan, LWCF/RTP- Federal Program Specialist

Harper DiGeronimo, Local Government Advisor

Christy Ritchie, Local Government Advisor

Trey Greenwell, Local Government Advisor

Cindy Seip, e-Clearinghouse Program Coordinator/SPOC

Mariana Hinojosa Castillo, Local Government Advisor

Emma Stevenson, Local Government Advisor

Grace Chapman, Local Government Advisor

Maci Huber-Hopper, Intern

Evelyn Ramirez, Intern

Emma Hardesty, Intern