The conservation districts have been organized for the special purpose of assisting landowners and land users in solving soil and water resource problems, setting priorities for conservation work to be accomplished, and coordinating the federal, state and local resources to carry out these programs. A brief overview of the different programs is provided below. This program provides flood protection for many fertile acres of farmland in Kentucky and supplies water to many communities and industries. Back to Index Direct Aid Funds Direct aid funds are appropriated by the legislature to be made available to conservation districts for purposes approved by the commission including operating their offices, hiring clerical help and conservation field aides, paying district supervisors per diem, and purchasing office equipment. Direct aid is distributed to districts through base level funding to each district and grant funding based on requests submitted by conservation districts to the division.
Grants are available, on a competitive basis, to any group wishing to provide such assistance.
To apply, please contact your local conservation district. The Equipment Revolving Fund Program makes loans to conservation districts for the purchase of heavy or specialized machinery or equipment to do conservation work within the boundaries of the district. This program has enabled the Commonwealth to provide the necessary equipment to construct proper conservation measures on land as needed. This has benefited the agricultural community as well as the streams and drinking waters. To apply, please contact your local conservation district.