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Martin County Schools to benefit from $22.6M grant
INEZ — Martin County School District is among 12 Kentucky districts selected to participate in a $22.6 million federal initiative helping students in rural, high-poverty communities prepare for college and careers. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Elevate grant was awarded Oct. 1 to the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC).
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Martin County seeks grant to renovate Collier Center: Public hearing Aug. 22
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court plans to apply for federal funding to renovate the Roy F. Collier Community Center and will hold a public hearing to gather input from residents before submitting the application. The hearing is on the calendar for noon Friday, Aug. 22, in the Martin
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CAIP grants offer up to $5,000 for Martin County producers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Soil Conservation District is urging local farmers to apply for cost-share grants of up to $5,000 through the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP), a state initiative that helps producers improve and diversify their operations. District director Vicky Evans outlined the program’s benefits Thursday as the
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Martin County hires grant administrator, transfers downtown properties
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court enlisted the services of Fahe, a nonprofit grant administrator, to handle Community Development Block Grant applications and other grant opportunities. The decision came during a meeting Thursday that included property transfers, leases and the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Under the agreement with
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Funding initiative opening Jan. 23 to provide grants to health-focused nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington will begin accepting applications Jan. 23 for its next Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides grant funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a health-focused mission. “Each year, our team looks forward to learning about new projects that can positively impact health in our community,” said Laura Boone,
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DOW announces funding available for cleaning up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Division of Water announced Monday that grant funding is available through the Energy and Environment Cabinet for projects that help clean up polluted streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater and protect water resources. Funds are provided through the EPA’s Nonpoint Source Program and are distributed to states to support best management practices.
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Inez coalition gets $500,000 to support substance abuse recovery
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Of the nearly $14 million in Appalachian Regional Commission INSPIRE grants awarded to 43 projects to support substance abuse recovery programs, $500,000 is coming to Thrive Community Coalition in Inez. ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Monday in Ashland to make the announcement. Thrive
