Kentucky

The City of Pikeville, Kentucky, is home to this 3-mile scenic horse trail.

Our Work in Kentucky

In partnership with the Kentucky Department for Local Government, ARC is supporting 74 projects in Kentucky totaling nearly $59.2 million in fiscal year 2023. These investments have been matched by $31.3 million and are attracting an additional $8 million in leveraged private investments in Kentucky. They are also creating or retaining 870 jobs, educating over 1,140 students and workers, and benefiting the 1.2 million residents in Kentucky’s 54 Appalachian counties.

State Partners

Governor:
Honorable Andy Beshear

Governor’s ARC Representative:
Matt Sawyers, Commissioner
email: Matt.Sawyers@ky.gov

Kentucky Department for Local Government
100 Airport Road, Third Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601

ARC State Program Manager:
Scott Sharp, ARC Program Manager
email: scott.sharp@ky.gov

Kentucky Department for Local Government
100 Airport Road, Third Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
502.892.3476

For more information on grants in Kentucky, contact your state partners directly.
Email Your State Program Manager

Investment Priorities

In Fiscal Year 2023, ARC and the Kentucky Department for Local Government partnered on the following investments and projects.

Community Infrastructure
$39.4M
invested in Kentucky to ensure access to reliable and affordable broadband, clean water and updated wastewater systems, highways, and more
Workforce Ecosystem
$10.5M
invested in Kentucky to expand community systems that will help Appalachians obtain a job, stay on the job, and advance their careers
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Building Businesses
$3.2M
invested in entrepreneurship and business development to strengthen the economy in Appalachian Kentucky
Additional Priorities
$6.1M
invested to preserve local history, culture, and natural assets and grow the capacity of local leaders, organizations, and communities to address challenges and create opportunities in Kentucky

Investment Snapshot

Fiscal Year 2023

State Profile

Learn more about ARC’s fiscal year 2023 investments in Kentucky.

 

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Investments in Action

Kentucky’s Lineman Training Programs

With ARC support, Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) Electrical Lineman & Fiber Optics Training Project purchased critical equipment to help former miners, veterans, and others prepare for in-demand jobs.
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State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current strategic plan is a blueprint for investments at the Regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects.

Fiscal Year 2025

County Economic Status

Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system to compare each county in the Region with national averages to understand how counties are performing.

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Counties in Appalachia

(54 out of 120 counties): Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe

Local Development Districts

Barren River Area Development District
Big Sandy Area Development District
Bluegrass Area Development District
Buffalo Trace Area Development District
Cumberland Valley Area Development District
FIVCO Area Development District
Gateway Area Development District
Kentucky River Area Development District
Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Inc.

LDD County and Contact Information

State Links

Kentucky State Government Website
Kentucky State Tourism Website