Federal grants to Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government in Lexington, Kentucky received $64.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 53 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $15.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $8.3 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$64.4 million
- Awards53
- Awarded in FY 2025$8.3 million
- Largest award$10.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 12 | $18.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 11 | $9.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $13.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $14.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 10 | $8.3 million |
Programs that fund Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 7 | $15.5 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 2 | $13.0 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 7 | $12.9 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $4.2 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 7 | $3.7 million |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 2 | $2.4 million |
| Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Infrastructure Grants | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program | 2 | $1.7 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 31 | $49.0 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 7 | $6.7 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Department of Justice | 9 | $2.6 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: economic development initiative, community project funding/congressional directed spending awards are authorized under the consolidated appropriations act, 2022 public law 117-328 and the explanatory statement for division l of that act. Projects selected for community project funding/congr | Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | August 20, 2024 | $10.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $4.9 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 15, 2022 | $4.2 million |
| Economic development initiative, community project funding, and miscellaneous grants | Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | August 4, 2023 | $3.0 million |
| Emergency solutions grant program | Emergency Solutions Grant Program | October 21, 2020 | $2.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 18, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | January 4, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 24, 2023 | $2.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 28, 2022 | $2.3 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 14, 2024 | $2.3 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government get?
$64.4 million in 53 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $49.0 million in 31 awards. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services follow.
What is Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's largest federal grant?
$10.0 million under Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants, with its first action in the period on August 20, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Lexington
- The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
- Community Action Council for Lexington-F
- The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
- The Council of State Governments LTD.
- Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board
- Kentucky Utilities Company
- Transit Authority of Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Government
- Bluegrass Community & Technical College
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