WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers announced nearly $85 million for Eastern Kentucky projects won the approval of the House Appropriations Committee, moving on for a vote in the House. The federal funding will be used to provide flood-resilient housing, a veterans’ ranch, safer roads, clean water and stronger infrastructure in Kentucky’s Appalachian region.

Congressman Rogers secured the Community Project Funding for ten projects through the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.

“This funding will address major needs in Eastern Kentucky, giving flood survivors a safe place to call home, completing a veterans’ support ranch, and continuing the work to improve our rural roads, airports and water systems,” said Congressman Rogers, Chairman Emeritus of the House Appropriations Committee. “Additionally, the bill invests in new opportunities for our distressed coal communities, transitional housing for individuals in recovery and development projects that will make our region stronger and work-ready.”

The ten projects requested by Congressman Rogers for nearly $85 million in Community Project Funding, include:

• $26 million for the U.S. 460 Corridor Improvement Project, providing safety and capacity improvements from Salyersville to Paintsville, a vital artery for economic growth in the region.

• $20 million for the Hazard Airport Runway Project, extending the existing runway at the Wendell H. Ford Airport in Perry County to improve safety, as well as commercial and industrial opportunities.

• $7 million for the Southern Water and Sewer District Water Infrastructure Improvements Project in Floyd County, providing critical improvements for more than 14,000 homes, schools and businesses, including the local hospital.

• $7.3 million for the Downtown Inez Infrastructure and Revitalization Project in Martin County, repairing water and utility needs and preparing the downtown area for new economic opportunities.

• $8 million for the Sandy Ridge Access Road Project in Boyd County, connecting the industrial park to the commercial district to increase safety and improve economic opportunities.

• $6 million for the Kentucky Produce Facility Project in Rockcastle County, which will convert fresh, whole produce into ready-to-use formats for food service, wholesale, retail and institutional markets, strengthening Kentucky-based food systems and producers.

• $4 million for the Skyview Phase II Housing Development Project in Perry County, supporting construction of high-ground, flood-resilient and energy efficient homes.

• $2 million for the Bluegrass Veterans Ranch Project in Pulaski County, completing transitional housing, community facilities and learning center infrastructure for a veterans’ support facility just outside of Somerset, Kentucky.

• $2 million for the Corbin Parking Garage Project, providing much-needed parking for the ongoing expansion of the Corbin Center to relieve traffic congestion and growing economic development in the area.

• $2 million for the Prestonsburg Parking Garage Project, investing in the construction of a parking garage in downtown Prestonsburg to meet growing infrastructure needs where available real estate is limited.

The bill also includes funding for the Distressed Coal Communities program, Community Development Block Grants for rural communities, planning assistance for historically disadvantaged communities, continued work on the Appalachian Development Highway System and much more.

For more information about Congressman Rogers’ work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media.

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