Bluegrass Area Development District

09/09/2026

So happy to be part of this incredible service to our counties.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

The Bluegrass Area Development District will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! ❤️💙

09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day!

The Bluegrass Area Development District will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! ❤️💙

09/03/2026

📚 New Statewide Education Opportunity for Kentucky

The Bluegrass Area Development District is proud to join Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts in supporting the formation of the Kentucky Education Fund, a new statewide nonprofit preparing for a federal scholarship tax credit program beginning January 1, 2027.

The Fund will provide a statewide option for administering qualifying contributions and scholarships for eligible K-12 educational expenses, helping create greater opportunities for students across all 120 Kentucky counties.

Read the attached press release to learn more about the Kentucky Education Fund and the upcoming program.

08/17/2026

Apply for the HMCIDA - Executive Director job in Harrodsburg, KY! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

08/13/2026

The Area Development District is working with the Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky to create a Safety Action Plan for roadways across Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford counties, and your voice matters in shaping it.

We're gathering input directly from the people who use these roads every day, so we can pair local knowledge with crash data and target the fixes that matter most.

A few minutes of your time helps direct real funding and resources toward safer roads for everyone — drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.

👉 Take the survey here: https://loom.ly/s6CCo7I

Please share with neighbors, friends, and family in the Bluegrass region — the more input we receive, the safer we can make our roads for everyone.

The Bluegrass Area Development District is currently developing a Safety Action Plan for Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford counties. This survey will be combined with crash analysi...

07/17/2026

We’re proud to announce that the Bluegrass Area Development District has received the 2026 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)!

Our award-winning PDS Digital Enrollment Project modernizes the Participant Directed Services program by replacing paper-based processes with a secure digital system. This innovation means less paperwork, faster service, and quicker access to essential care for the individuals and families who rely on these services.🎉

07/02/2026

The Bluegrass Area Development District will be closed tomorrow, July 3rd, in honor of the 250th anniversary of this country's independence. Our offices will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 8am. We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!

06/29/2026

BLUEGRASS AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AWARDED $1.5 MILLION EPA BROWNFIELDS GRANT TO SPUR REGIONAL REVITALIZATION

Funding will support environmental assessments and redevelopment planning in Paris, Millersburg, and Irvine, Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, KY — June 29, 2026 — On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has awarded a $1.5 million Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant to the Bluegrass Area Development District (BGADD). The funding will be used to address environmental uncertainties associated with legacy industrial and underutilized properties, transforming community challenges into opportunities for growth.

The grant will support Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, cleanup planning, and market studies at priority locations in Paris, Millersburg, and Irvine, Kentucky. By identifying and addressing environmental barriers, the initiative aims to clear the path for future investment and productive land reuse. Future redevelopment efforts will specifically target expanding senior and affordable housing, creating new economic development hubs, enhancing public green spaces, and strengthening long-term community resilience.

"We are incredibly excited to receive this funding, which will help address public health risks and remove the environmental uncertainties that often hinder local redevelopment," said David Duttlinger, Executive Director, BGADD. "By working closely with our regional partners, we can position these underutilized properties for productive reuse and long-term investment while helping us meet our Board’s priorities."

The successful grant application was made possible through a robust coalition of local governments, community organizations, and technical experts, including Tetra Tech, Community Ventures, the City of Paris, and the Estill County Fiscal Court.

Tetra Tech, a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, supported BGADD throughout the application process and will assist in implementing the grant's scope of work.

"This award represents a significant investment in the future of communities across the region, creating new opportunities to identify, assess, and advance redevelopment of properties impacted by environmental concerns," said Sherry Weedman, Senior Environmental Health Scientist/Program Manager, Tetra Tech. "Brownfields revitalization is about more than addressing environmental conditions—it is about unlocking economic opportunity, supporting community vision, and returning underutilized properties to productive use. Through this coalition grant, we look forward to continuing to serve communities already engaged in brownfields redevelopment while also expanding assistance to communities that have never before had access to brownfields resources. We are grateful for BGADD’s leadership and for the continued partnership with local communities and the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection."

The project will officially kick off in the coming months, with BGADD and its partners collaborating alongside local leadership to engage the community and identify key priority sites.

06/08/2026

📢 FCPS Virtual Job Fair – June 17

If you've been impacted by the recent FCPS layoffs, this event was created with you in mind.

Join us for the FCPS Virtual Job Fair on June 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where you'll have the opportunity to connect with employers actively hiring throughout the region. A variety of education-related employers and organizations will be participating, along with other employers seeking talented professionals.

Whether you're looking to continue your career in education or explore new opportunities, this event can help you take the next step forward.

✅ Meet with hiring employers online
✅ Explore education and workforce opportunities
✅ Connect from anywhere
✅ Learn about current openings and career pathways

📅 June 17, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual Event

🎟️ Register in advance today: ckycareers.com/fcps

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot now and be ready to connect with employers who are eager to meet qualified candidates.