Summary
Two state grant applications — $250,000 for trails and $1 million for broader improvements — advanced, with local matches covered by Bluegrass Community Foundation donors rather than taxpayers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 17, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Up to $1.25 million in potential grant money with no city taxpayer match required.
Everyone who uses the Kelley's Landing riverfront park.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Urban County Council Work Copy — October 8, 2026
The city is chasing a $250,000 state trails grant and a $1 million federal grant to improve Kelly's Landing, requiring $550,000 in local match. Both applications got expedited second readings to beat a month-end deadline.
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — October 6, 2026
Two state grant applications — $250,000 for trails and $1 million for broader improvements — advanced, with local matches covered by Bluegrass Community Foundation donors rather than taxpayers.
Urban County Council — September 17, 2026
The park project got a $14,500 addition for an ADA-accessible sidewalk connection and fencing, making the park easier to use for people with disabilities.
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