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.

Q&A Sessions

The Q&A is open to the public and will be held on Microsoft Teams

Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.  
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Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m.
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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 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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