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  • ARRA and Recovery

    “Guarantee critical government services”

    These monies include the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund for Other Government Services, as well as other miscellaneous ARRA funds used in established state programs.  Each program has a unique description, but fit within the overall ARRA goals to take measures that modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, foster cultural heritage, guarantee critical government services, provide affordable safe housing and assist those in greatest need.

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund-Education

Funds provide fiscal relief to the States to prevent tax increases and avert cutbacks in other critical services.  The Governor may use these funds for public safety and other government services.

Amount of Award: $118,544,206.00

State Administering Agency: Office of Governor Steve Beshear

Federally Awarding Agency: Department of Education

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund-Budget Assistance

$65,199,300 will be used in fiscal year 2010 by the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: $50,367,600 for the Department of Corrections and $14,831,700 for the Kentucky State Police. The remaining $53,344,906.00 provides fiscal relief to prevent tax increases and avert cutbacks in other critical services.

Amount of Award: $118,544,206.00

State Administering Agency: Justice and Public Safety Cabinet

Federally Awarding Agency: Budget Assistance

Community Development Block Grant

Funds are designated for the following program areas: Housing, Community Programs, Public Facilities, Economic Development and Community Emergency Relief Fund. These funds provide assistance to communities for use in revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities, providing infrastructure and/or improving community facilities and services. 

Amount of Award: $12,126,776.00

State Administering Agency: Department for Local Government; Local Governments

Federally Awarding Agency: Housing and Urban Development

National Guard Facilities Funding

Improvements to Kentucky National Guard Facilities to enhance energy efficiency including installation of solar panels, roof replacement, oil heater installation, lighting upgrades, HVAC upgrades, and window replacement.

Amount of Award: $4,304,000.00

State Administering Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Federally Awarding Agency: Department of Defense- National Guard Bureau

National Endowment for the Arts Support Grants

Existing program is a grant program to aid and promote the arts.  The grants are awarded competitively to groups or individuals to support Kentucky productions, projects, workshops and other relevant arts projects.

Amount of Award: $310,500.00

State Administering Agency: Kentucky Arts Council

Federally Awarding Agency: National Endowment for the Arts