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Kentucky State Secures $2M for Appalachian Revival | Lexington News
Kentucky State University just snagged a $2 million federal grant to revitalize Eastern Kentucky—turning coal-impacted land into economic opportunity through workforce training, ecological restoration, and community partnerships. Over four years, the university, the only HBCU in the state, will train 1,000 residents in 13 new programs—from land management to eco-business development—with help from Virginia Tech, UT, and local landowner partners like Renew Appalachia. This POWER Initiative funding signals a major federal commitment to rebuilding Appalachia’s economy, backed by state and…
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