P.R.I.D.E.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Kentucky PRIDE initiative was announced in 1997 by Fifth District Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers and Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet Secretary James Bickford.

PRIDE, Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment, is the first comprehensive, region-wide, volunteer local, state, and federal effort designed to address the serious challenge of cleaning up the region's rivers and streams of sewage and garbage, ending illegal trash dumps and promoting environmental awareness and educational, while renewing pride in a 40-county region of southern and eastern Kentucky. Lawrence County is the only county in the FIVCO Region to be eligible for PRIDE funding.

HOMEOWNER SEPTIC SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM

This program awards grants to low-income homeowners to pay for installation of a septic system or for connecting to an existing wastewater treatment line. To qualify for a grant, the homeowner must meet the HUD poverty guidelines, hold the deed to the property and have existing electricity at the home. Grants are awarded throughout the year. Applications are available at the PRIDE office, Area Development District offices, Resource Conservation & Development offices and local health departments.

The grant program is not for new/unoccupied homes. The homeowner must provide a current copy of an electric bill as well as proof of income.

Application Process

1. Homeowner picks up application from Lawrence County Health Department (Louisa, Kentucky) and returns completed application to Kelly Ward at FIVCO Area Development District.
2. Homeowner is notified of approved or denied application.
3. With approved application, Lawrence County Health Department conducts initial site visit and the process proceeds.

COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

To support local efforts to clean our land and water resources, this program provides up to $50,000 to counties, cities, other public entities and nonprofit organizations for environmental improvement projects. The program encourages community and citizen involvement in projects in order to promote personal responsibility for the environment. Projects eligible for funding include illegal dump removals, local cleanup activities, appliance buy-back programs and recycling programs. Recipients must match the grant with a contribution worth at least 10% of the grant amount. These grants are awarded once per year.

SUPERGRANT PROGRAM

PRIDE will grant up to $1,000,000 for environmental improvement projects to counties, cities and nonprofit organizations. This program targets cleanups that are too costly for the Community Grant Program. These grants are awarded once per year.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM

This program promotes environmental education in our schools and communities. Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to teachers, schools, non-formal educators and nonprofit organizations to pursue such activities as building outdoor classrooms and nature trails, developing butterfly and wildlife habitats, starting recycling projects, etc. The application period usually opens in April.

• PRIDE Clubs - A school that receives an Environmental Education Grant and chooses to form a PRIDE Club is eligible for a $500 bonus to carry out the club's projects. Requirements for the club are to participate in the Spring Cleanup and Project Clean Streams and choose two other approved environmental education projects.

WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM

This program provides grants to counties, cities and utilities to extend sewer lines from existing wastewater treatment plants into communities without sewer service. These grants do not require matching funds. All Rural Development Administration policies and guidelines apply to this program. The grants are awarded once per year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please visit the PRIDE Website: www.kypride.org
Or
Call Toll Free: (888) 577-4339 (PRIDE Headquarters)
Or
Call Kelly T. Ward: (606) 929-1366 (FIVCO ADD)