ALBANY, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2023) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to present more than $130,000 in funding to support tourism and local nonprofits in Clinton County.
The Governor also celebrated the beginning of construction to improve water service for homes and businesses in the Savage and Duvall Valley communities. In August 2020, Clinton County was awarded $3 million in Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grants for this project through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. The upgrades will improve water pressure for existing customers, as well as support future industry in this area.
“It’s an exciting day for Clinton County! We announced over $130,000 for tourism and nonprofits to help build the better future we all want for our kids and grandkids,” Gov. Beshear said. “We also get to celebrate the beginning of construction to improve water service for homes and businesses in this area.”
“The lake and other area attractions make tourism an important part of our local economy, so voting to invest money in our local tourism was an easy decision to make,” said Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs. “I’m also pleased to see funds we allocated for nonprofit assistance make their way into Clinton County. Nonprofits like the Foothills Academy and Salvation Army do so much in serving the people of this community and I am proud to support their continuing efforts.”
We were so happy to have the Governor join us today,” Albany Mayor Steve Lawson said. “We greatly appreciate all the help received for this project. The upgrades to our water system are long overdue and will be a welcomed relief to residents in the Duvall Valley area of Clinton County.”
Tourism Marketing Award
Gov. Beshear awarded $28,340 to the Clinton County Tourist and Convention Commission to support travel marketing and promotion.
“As the grant checks have been deposited and utilized per the provisions instructed to us, we are attempting to show more of the world where we are on the map and draw visitors to the area to admire and enjoy our natural attractions, such as two major lakes, waterfalls, mountains, festivals, and lots more,” said Sherry Poore, executive director of the Clinton County Tourist and Convention Commission. “This grant will assist our county to reach platforms we could simply not afford without the funding.”
The funds are distributed by the Kentucky Department of Tourism to eligible tourism organizations throughout the commonwealth.
Nonprofit Awards
The Governor also awarded over $106,000 to two local nonprofits in Clinton County, including $100,000 to Foothills Academy and $6,065 to the Salvation Army.
The awards come from the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund, which is helping organizations across Kentucky recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
