Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant

These funds are intended for uses that reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency.  The following cities and counties will receive direct funding from the federal government for this block grant. Applications from these areas are due June 26th, 2009.

Bowling Green - $585,600
Covington - $188,500
Florence - $ 126,400  
Frankfort - $132,100  
Henderson - $123,100  
Hopkinsville - $143,600  
Lexington-Fayette - $2,753,800  
Louisville / Jefferson - $7,000,400  
Owensboro - $557,200  
Richmond - $145,600  
Boone - $386,100   
Bullitt - $289,900  
Campbell - $351,600  
Hardin - $426,500 
Kenton - $456,200  
Laurel - $246,000  
McCracken - $289,900  
Oldham   - $222,200
Pike - $282,800   
Pulaski  - $257,000 

Transportation

The following areas will receive direct funding for transportation projects.  Some cities have already submitted applications for the money, while others are currently in the process.  3% of the money should be used for projects that enhance pedestrian access, such as building walking trails and biking trails.

 Louisville

Lexington

Northern Kentucky

Evansville-Henderson

Workforce Investment Board Direct Funding

The programs funded by this money are not new. As a result, Kentucky did not have to submit a spending plan for approval. However, the stimulus encourages states to use this money to equip workers with new skills for a green economy.

West Kentucky - $2.34 million

Lincoln Trail - about $1 million

Greater Louisville - $3.69 million

Northern Kentucky - $1.15 million

TENCO - $$749,792

EKCEP - $4.21 million

Cumberlands - $1.66 million

Bluegrass - $1.68 million

Green River - $836,113

Barren River - $927,506