Funding Available To Protect Water Resources Across Kentucky

Letters of intent strongly encouraged and should be submitted by Nov. 13, 2026; final applications due Feb. 15, 2027

FRANFORT, KY. (Oct. 1, 2026) – Today, Team Kentucky announced that applications are now being accepted for an estimated $1 million in new grant funding to protect water resources for Kentucky families. The funding, made possible through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will support projects that target run-off pollution, the primary cause of water quality issues in the commonwealth.  

 “I believe safe, clean drinking water is a basic human right” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “These projects make a real difference in reducing runoff pollution and protecting the water supplies that our people depend on.”   

Letters of intent are strongly encouraged and should be submitted by Nov. 13, 2026. Final project applications are due by Feb. 15, 2027. The Division of Water will prioritize proposals that are focused on developing and implementing watershed plans for impaired or at-risk waters. To learn about waterway designations in your area, visit the Kentucky Watershed Explorer.  

Eligible applicants include state and local governments, utilities, conservation districts, universities, and nonprofit organizations. For eligibility details, the letter of intent form, and supporting documents, please visit the grant funding program page.  

This past year, over $1.2 million supported a range of impactful projects, including:  

• Watershed plan writing for Roundstone (Rockcastle, Jackson, Clay, and Laurel Counties), Crafts Colly (Letcher County), and Cowan Creek (Letcher County) watersheds.  
• Septic installation, repair, and replacement programs for Red River (Wolfe, Powell, and Menifee Counties) and Chestnut Creek (Marshall County) watersheds.  
• Installation of stormwater management —such as rain gardens and rain barrels—and community outreach initiatives in the Middle Fork Beargrass and Mill Creek (Jefferson County) watersheds.  
• Natural vegetation projects along Triplett Creek (Rowan, Fleming, Lewis, and Carter Counties) and Glenn’s Creek (Woodford and Franklin Counties).  

Funding can be used for demonstrations, educational outreach, or the creation and implementation of watershed management plans. Grants may cover up to 60% of total project costs, with a 40% nonfederal match required.  

For more information, contact Michaela Lambert at 502-782-5282 or michaela.lambert@ky.gov.  

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