Serving the Counties of: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie,
Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe.

The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasi-governmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, state and federal governments. For information about the history and formation of the fifteen Area Development Districts, please visit the Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts' website at: www.kycadd.org.

Economic Stimulus

Funding Opportunities for Local Governments:
The information presented below is provided as an overview of the programs set forth in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which are relevant to local governments. While all the regulations and guidelines for the programs included have not been finalized to date, the summary provided is the most recent information available. Please continue to check the websites provided. We will also make every effort to provide updates as they become available.   Please feel free to contact Carolyn Howard for assistance with applications and administration of the following programs.

• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program www.firegrantsupport.com/AFG
• Byrne Competitive Grants Program (prevent and control crime) www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveract.html  
• Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grants www.cops.usdog.gov/default.asp?Item=2108
• Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to Combat Crime and Drugs www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveract.html  
• Rural Community Facilities www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/cp.htm
• Highway Improvement Programs http://transportation.ky.gov/
• National Surface Transportation System – Discertionary Funds (transit agencies) http://transportation.ky.gov/
• Clean Water State Revolving Fund http://kia.ky.gov/
• Drinking Water State Revolving Fund http://kia.ky.gov/
• Rural Water and Waste Disposal www.usda.gov/rus/
• Brownfields Evaluation and Clean-up (job training) www.epa.gov/brownfields/
• Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/wip/block_grants.cfm
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) www.hud.gov/recovery/cdblock.cfm
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/
• Lead Hazard Reduction Program www.hud.gov/offices/lead/grantprograms.cfm
• Economic Development Assistance www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/Investments.xml
• Broadband and Technology Opportunities Program www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/top/grants/grants.htm
• Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband www.usda.gov/rus

Senior Games 2009
May 14, 2009 Knott County Sportsplex

Individuals participated in the following events on the Senior Games “Big Day”: Softball throw, Basketball shoot, Walking, Shuffleboard, Washer toss, Spincasting, Horseshoes, Ladder Ball “Hillbilly Golf, or Pickle Ball.

KY River C.A.M.E. holds 4 th Annual

Elder Abuse Training for Professionals  

The members of the Kentucky River Council Against Maltreatment of Elders held the 4 thAnnual Elder Abuse Awareness Training for Professionals on March 19 th, 2009 at Hazard Community & Technical College. The goal of this training was to educate professionals on elder abuse as well as increase community awareness and individual knowledge of issues surrounding elder abuse and the aging population. There were 110 individuals present from across the region and state for this training. During the training the council presented their annual elder abuse awareness awards. The recipients this year were volunteers in the field of the elderly, Susan Harley and Virginia Melton. Both ladies continually go above and beyond in the field of work with the elderly population on a volunteer basis. Cyndee Trent received the Elder Abuse Awareness Award for a social worker who has went above and beyond and Eugene Slone & Danny Webb received the law enforcement Elder Abuse Awareness Award. Overall the training was a huge success!

From Left to Right: Cyndee Trent, Eugene Slone, Sheriff Danny Webb, and Trenda Kincer

From Left to Right: Cyndee Trent, Stacie Noble, and Susan Harley

From Left to Right: Sherry Burchell, Cyndee Trent, and Stacie Noble

GOLDEN SENIORS ART

Kentucky River Area Development District holds
4th Annual Golden Senior Arts Regional Event  

Jack Niece, Breathitt County


Irene Ritchie, Knott County and Louzilla Patrick, Perry County LKLP Adult Day

2008 KRADD Annual Board of Directors Meeting

The 40th Annual KRADD Board of Directors Meeting was held on August 27, 2008 at the Buckhorn State Park Lodge.

Aging and Disability Resource Market

The Resource Market provides citizens with a trusted place for gaining information and assistance for aging and disabled individuals. Trained counselors are available to help individuals with identifying needs and providing information about local resources and support services. Assistance from Resource Center counselors may be obtained by telephone, email or by face-to-face interviews Monday through Friday 8AM-4:30PM.  

The resource market is the result of a demonstration grant funded in part from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Administration on Aging and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Contact the Kentucky River Resource Market
1-800-928-5723
kentuckyresourcemarket@kradd.org

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Click here to download April 2009 Board Meeting Minutes

KRADD Mission Statement
The Kentucky River ADD will serve as an effective leader, networking with all appropriate groups and agencies, to imporve the quality of life for the District. The agency will strive to provide professional assistance, leadership and planning, for the development of services, utilizing to the fullest potential all available resources.