Education Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grants

City staff are offering question and answer session opportunities for community members who want to learn more about the Class A Neighborhood and Class B Education Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grants and the application process.

The Q&A is open to the public and will be held on the following dates:

March 18, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Join the March 18 Zoom meeting.

March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m.

Join the March 20 Zoom meeting.

These grants provide funding for projects such as the development of stormwater-related curriculum for schools, publicity campaigns about water quality, workshops for the public and educational rain gardens.

 

If you're new to the grant program and looking for ideas, these templates may help you find a project that works for your neighborhood.

Eligibility

Businesses, schools, churches and non-profits located in Fayette County that pay the Water Quality Management Fee are eligible to apply for these grants. 

Grant Award

The maximum grant award is $40,000. For the first $3,000, no cost share is required. Above that, a 20% cost share is required. 

Where should applications be sent?

Nine (9) hard copies and one digital copy of the application form with attachments should be sent to:

Frank Mabson
LFUCG Division of Water Quality
Incentive Grant Program Administrator
125 Lisle Industrial Ave., Suite 180
Lexington, KY 40511

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