Infrastructure 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 B Infrastructure Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grants and the application process.

The Q&A is open to the public and will be held over Zoom. 

Dates TBA

 

These grants provide funding for infrastructure projects that improve water quality, such as stream restoration, constructed wetlands, bioretention, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting and pervious pavement installation.

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 

Design and construction projects have a maximum grant award of $360,000 with a 20% cost share of the total project cost in cash or in-kind donation. Feasibility projects have a maximum grant award of $55,000 with a 20% cost share of the total project cost in cash or in-kind donation.

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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