Category: Press Release

Public Review of the Community Services Block Grant Proposal

Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. is holding a public review of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) proposal 2024. The proposal is prepared annually by Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. and is submitted to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Community Action Kentucky. It describes Central KY Community Action’s plan for the use of the funds in the Central KY Community Action’s services area, which includes agency capacity building, civic engagement and community involvement, employment, education & cognitive development, income/infrastructure/asset building, health & social/behavioral development, housing, linkages, and services supporting multiple domains. It also includes the results of the local community needs assessment.

The proposal will be available on Central KY Community Action’s website (www.ckcac.org) on 4/18/2023. Comments or questions may be forwarded to Ellen Leake, Central KY Community Action Council, Inc., 332 Hood Ave. Lebanon, KY 40033; or call (270) 692-2136; or email eleake@ckcac.org.

This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Central KY Community Action Council, Inc. will not discriminate against anyone applying for or receiving assistance or services based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, political beliefs or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity or any other protected class identified in federal, state, or local laws.

***Central KY Community Action Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Housing Provider***

CKCAC Area Board of Directors Meeting

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Director’s Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 2:30 PM EST at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District meeting room in Elizabethtown, KY. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. Debbie Gardner Educational Scholarship Fact Sheet for Scholarship Program Marion County Only

Scholarships are being offered to graduating seniors and GED recipients in this county who are preparing for a career in:

  1. Social Services                                                                               
  2. Business                                                                                         
  3. Agriculture
  4. Education
  5. Medical

This one-time scholarship will apply $500.00 to direct costs (tuition, books, Laboratory equipment, etc.) Incurred by curriculum at a 4-year, 2-year or business or vocational institution, for each full time recipient.

                      GUIDELINES

  1. Grade point average of “B” or higher (documentation from school is required)
  2. Career goal focused on social service, business, agriculture, education or medical.
  3. Gross household income for 2022 may not exceed FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES (ATTACHED) Written documentation required. (copy of tax return or certified statement).
  4. Completion of a one-page handwritten essay (see application form).
  5. Submit complete Application Packet to Guidance Counselor or Community Action by March 31, 2023.

A completed application consists of:

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Documentation of grade point average-transcript form school.
  3. Written documentation of gross household income for 2023
  4. One page handwritten essay

Applications submitted without complete documentation will not be processed. Applications with income over the stated income levels will not be processed.

Scholarship winners may be announced at the Awards Banquet or Ceremonies. Recipients will need to see the local Community Action Office to complete payment process. Questions may be directed to your local Community Action Services Coordinator. 270-692-6411

This project is funded, in part under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. Educational Scholarship Fact Sheet for Scholarship Program

Scholarships are being offered to graduating seniors and GED recipients in this county who are preparing for a career in:

  1. Social Services                                                                               
  2. Business                                                                                         
  3. Agriculture
  4. Education
  5.   Medical

This one-time scholarship will apply $500.00 to direct costs (tuition, books, Laboratory equipment, etc.) Incurred by curriculum at a 4-year, 2-year or business or vocational institution, for each full time recipient.

                      GUIDELINES

  1. Grade point average of “B” or higher (documentation from school is required)
  2. Career goal focused on social service, business, agriculture, education or medical.
  3. Gross household income for 2022 may not exceed FEDERAL INCOME GUIDELINES (ATTACHED) Written documentation required. (copy of tax return or certified statement).
  4. Completion of a one-page handwritten essay (see application form).
  5. Submit complete Application Packet to Guidance Counselor or Community Action by March 31, 2023.

A completed application consists of:

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Documentation of grade point average-transcript form school.
  3. Written documentation of gross household income for 2022
  4. One page hand written essay

Applications submitted without complete documentation will not be processed.

Applications with income over the stated income levels will not be processed.

Scholarship winners may be announced at the Awards Banquet or Ceremonies.

Recipients will need to see the local Community Action Office to complete payment process.

Questions may be directed to your Guidance Counselor of the local Community Action Services Coordinator.

Breckinridge County              270-756-6813                                        

Marion County                        270-692-6411

Grayson County                      270-259-3500                                        

Meade County                        270-422-2545

Hardin County                        270-234-5854                                        

Nelson County                        502-348-9596

Larue County                          270-358-3937                                        

Washington County                859-336-7766

This project is funded, in part under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with funds from the Community Services Block Grant Act of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Public Meeting Notice

Central Kentucky Community Action Transportation Services (CKCATS) is conducting a meeting to identify unmet public transportation needs in the region. Following the meeting all needs will be assessed and potential funding sources reviewed.  Where possible the needs identified will be used to develop FY 23-24 Transit Grant applications, however, preparing a request does not guarantee that service will be provided.  To thoroughly access the needs of the region a public Coordination meeting has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on February 15th, 2023, at Central Kentucky Community Action Council, INC., 332 Hood Avenue, Lebanon, Kentucky. If you have questions regarding this public input, or would like to submit written comments to attend, please contact Kerri Taylor at (270) 692-9313.   EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Low-Income Sector Board Election

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is soliciting nominations for a person to represent the families of low-income in Larue, Marion and Washington County on the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors meet six (6) times per year, in January, March, May, July, September and November.  The Meetings are routinely held in Elizabethtown, at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District Conference Room,  on the third Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Mileage to and from the meetings will be reimbursed. Please submit nominations to your Community Action Office by January 20th, 4:00pm prior to the election date.  Nominations will also be accepted at the opening of the meeting. The Election will be held at the Larue, Marion and Washington County Community Action Office on Tuesday , January 24, 2023, at 10:00am

Larue                  112 North Walters, Hodgenville, KY 42748

Marion               334 Hood Ave., Lebanon, KLY 40033

Washington       394 Lincoln Drive, Suite 2, Springfield, KY 40069

CKCAC Area Board of Directors Meeting

As a non-profit agency, Central Kentucky Community Action, Inc. is required to inform the local community of the Area Board of Directors Meeting which is open to the public. The meeting will be on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:30 PM EST at the Lincoln Trail Area Development District meeting room in Elizabethtown, KY. For more information, call the Central Office at 270-692-2136.