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Gov. Andy Beshear s restrictions didn t affect the six racetrack-owned gaming venues in Kentucky. (Kentucky Today/Tom Latek) Gov. Beshear Announces up to $38 Million Available for Utility Assistance Jan 30, 2021
Jan 30, 2021
Gov. Andy Beshear s restrictions didn t affect the six racetrack-owned gaming venues in Kentucky. (Kentucky Today/Tom Latek)
FRANKFORT â Gov. Andy Beshear announced up to $38 million is available to local governments to help Kentuckians with overdue utility bills in their jurisdiction. Each unit of local government may request up to $200,000 for assistance in their communities.
âEven with our victory over COVID-19 coming into sight, times are still tough for our families,â said Gov. Beshear. âWe are grateful to be able to provide these funds, because they will ensure many Kentuckians wonât have to make the impossible choice between feeding their family and keeping the lights on.â�
By TOM LATEK
Kentucky Today Jan 26, 2021
Jan 26, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Monday that up to $38 million is available to local governments to help Kentuckians with overdue utility bills in their jurisdiction.
Each local government may request up to $200,000 for assistance in their communities, in a program being administered by the Department for Local Government, with funding from the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Response program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
âEven with our victory over COVID-19 coming into sight, times are still tough for our families,â said Gov. Beshear. âWe are grateful to be able to provide these funds, because they will ensure many Kentuckians wonât have to make the impossible choice between feeding their family and keeping the lights on.â
Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced up to $38 million is available to local governments to help Kentuckians with overdue utility bills in their jurisdiction.
Kentucky to receive up to $38 million to help residents pay utility bills
Kentucky to receive up to $38 million to help residents pay utility bills By Natalya Daoud | January 25, 2021 at 3:27 PM EST - Updated January 26 at 12:52 PM
FRANKFORT, KY (FOX19) - Kentuckians who’ve had trouble paying their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for some assistance thanks to $38 million in federal funding.
“Even with our victory over COVID-19 coming into sight, times are still tough for our families,” Gov. Beshear said. “We are grateful to be able to provide these funds because they will ensure many Kentuckians won’t have to make the impossible choice between feeding their family and keeping the lights on.”
The Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund provides relief to Kentuckians affected by COVID-19 that need assistance with their water, wastewater, electric, or natural gas service. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is partnering with Team Kentucky to distribute these funds in Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties.
Eligible households can receive up to $500 to pay past due water and wastewater bills and up to $500 to pay current and future water and wastewater bills. Eligible households can also apply for electric or natural gas benefits. Households can receive up to $400.00 to pay past due electric or natural gas bills and up to $400.00 to pay current or future electric or natural gas bills.