$758K in grants for 20 LWCF projects in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Thursday, Gov. Matt Bevin and the Department for Local Government (DLG) announced the selection of 20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for total funding up to $758,000. The grants assist in maintaining and developing Kentucky state parks and park facilities. LCWF is funded by the National Park Service and is administered by DLG.

“These projects offer a unique opportunity to invest dollars directly for the benefit of people in local communities throughout the Commonwealth,” said DLG Commissioner Sandra Dunahoo. “The vast outdoor resources of our Commonwealth are available to be enjoyed by everyone.”

Fiscal year 2016 applicants of LWCF grants for reimbursement funding include:

• City of Glasgow
  Project: Beaver Greek and Gorin Park Upgrades
  County: Barren
  LWCF Amount: $11,727
• Campbell County Fiscal Court
  Project: AJ Jolly Campground
  County: Campbell
  LWCF Amount: $75,000
• City of Olive Hill
  Project: Olive Hill Splash Park
  County: Carter
  LWCFAmount: $50,000
• Crittenden County Fiscal Court
  Project: Dam 50 Boat Dock Project
  County: Crittenden
  LWCFAmount: $30,000
• Cumberland County Fiscal Court
  Project: Marrowbone Park Improvement Project
  County: Cumberland
  LWCFAmount: $10,000
• City of Flemingsburg
  Project: Flemingsburg Reservoir Trail Expansion
  County: Fleming
  LWCFAmount: $49,500
• Floyd County Fiscal Court
  Project: Elk Horn Park 3-D Archery Range
  County: Floyd
  LWCFAmount: $15,685
• Garrard County Fiscal Court
  Project: Garrard County Jaycees Park Upgrade
  County: Garrard
  LWCFAmount: $33,064
• Graves County Fiscal Court
  Project: Mayfield Graves County Baseball Park Improvement
  County: Graves
  LWCFAmount: $22,500
• Harlan County Fiscal Court
  Project: Dale Belcher Memorial Park Skate Park
  County: Harlan
  LWCFAmount: $63,460
• City of Independence
  Project: Memorial Park Basketball Court
  County: Kenton
  LWCFAmount: $75,000
• City of Auburn
  Project: Auburn City Park Improvements
  County: Logan
  LWCFAmount: $25,000
• Magoffin County Fiscal Court
  Project: Magoffin Battlefield Park Restrooms Project
  County: Magoffin
  LWCFAmount: $63,000
• City of Loretto
  Project: Hamilton Park Improvements Project
  County: Marion
  LWCFAmount: $21,065
• City of Benton
  Project: City of Benton Pool House
  County: Marshall
  LWCFAmount: $75,000
• City of Edmonton
  Project: Edmonton Memorial Park Improvements
  County: Metcalf
  LWCFAmount: $8,500
• Perry County Fiscal Court
  Project: Perry County Park & Eagles Landing & Airport Park Enhancement Project
  County: Perry
  LWCFAmount: $36,612
• Kentucky Department of Parks
  Project: Lake Barkley State Resort Park Wheelchair Accessible Trail
  County: Trigg
  LWCFAmount: $11,323
• City of Waverly
  Project: Waverly City Park Improvements
  County: Union
  LWCFAmount: $5,326.82
• City of Springfield
  Project: Idle Hour City Park Lighting Upgrade Project
  County: Washington
  LWCFAmount: $75,000

Administered by DLG, funds for this program are allocated to Kentucky by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Only upon their approval and an executed memorandum of agreement with DLG may construction begin.