Area Development Fund Grants

Area Development Fund (ADF) grant funds can be used for virtually any capital projects (including equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and real estate purchase, construction, and renovation projects). The annual allocation os divided evenly among the GRADD counties. Project applications are generated from communities and recommended by GRADD's board of directors, with funding approval by the commissioner of the Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD).

Buget Prep Assistance

GRADD can assist your community in the preparation of its annual operating budget. For county officials, GRADD hosts an annual budget workshop to assist treasurers and financial officers. For city officials, GRADD will be happy to review your annual budget and offer advice and technical assistance.

KRS Statute Compliance

GRADD strives to keep cities and counties informed of new laws and changes to the Kentucky Revised Statutes that impact local governments. We are also available to answer any questions that may arise regarding the organization, daily administration, and policies of your community, and will gladly assist you in developing applicable ordinances or resolutions to present to your court, council, or commission.