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Find similar grantsLocal Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) Program is sponsored by Kentucky Department for Local Government (Coal Development Branch). This program provides single-county coal severance grant funds to coal-producing cities and counties for economic development projects.
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Coal Development Branch - Kentucky Department for Local Government Coal Development Branch The Coal Development Branch utilizes state funds to promote economic development across the Commonwealth.
This includes administering: LGEDF single-county coal grants LGEAF coal and mineral entitlements Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) The Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF), also known as “Single-County” Coal Severance, grants are available for any coal-producing county for any economic or industrial development projects as defined by KRS 42. 4588.
The 2022-2024 Executive Branch Budget of the Commonwealth also allows that LGEDF grants to be allocated to projects that have the concurrence of the respective County Judge-Executive, State Representative(s) and State Senator(s). Local Government Economic Assistance Fund (LGEAF) The Local Government Economic Assistance Fund (LGEAF) is a program of revenue sharing for Kentucky counties and cities.
The LGEAF returns a portion of state collected coal and non-coal mineral severance taxes to eligible local governments in accordance with KRS 42. 450 – KRS 42. 495.
There are two, somewhat distinct aspects of the program, one for coal severance receipts and one for non-coal minerals receipts. No application is needed to access these funds. Funds are automatically distributed to eligible recipients on a quarterly basis.
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Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) Program is funded by Kentucky Department for Local Government (Coal Development Branch). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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