REPORTS & DOCUMENTS ABOUT US SERVICES NEWS CALENDAR CONTACT Map FAQs Contact Us Search Improving the Quality of Life for Our Citizens Through services for seniors, community & economic development, transportation planning, mapping and GIS services, tourism and more. Serving the Counties of: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasi-governmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, state and federal governments. $148 will provide a Senior Citizen with Meals for a Month-Click to Donate 2019-2020 Community Needs Assessment Please complete survey to help KRADD determine the needs we have in our community Services Aging & Independent Living Program KRADD supports many aging programs such as supportive services at the Senior Citizens Centers. Then we also support 15 sites where hot lunches are prepared 5 days a week. LEARN MORE Community & Economic Development KRADD provides administrative assistance to three Regional Business Parks and Industrial Authorities in the area. Public Administration Specialist assists local governments. LEARN MORE Water & Wastewater Management Thru Kentucky Infrastructure Authority KRADD assists local communities in efforts to provide potable water and wastewater facilities as well as expansion of these facilities. LEARN MORE Transportation Planning We support the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's long range planning process by analyzing transportation data, identifying and evaluating the needs of the region, evaluating and prioritizing projects. LEARN MORE Public Administration Specialist The PAS assists local governments in obtaining state and federal funding for various projects. EDA, ARC, RD, CDBG, Land & Water, COPS Grants and others can be funding sources. LEARN MORE Tourism With the recent re-establishment of the Elk population in our area, viewing of the Elk herds is becoming quite a tourist attraction. Buckhorn Lake, Carr Creek Lake and the Natural Bridge State Parks provide camping, fishing and trail exploration. LEARN MORE Calendar Dec 8 KRADD Board Meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Dec 14 Troublesome Creek Environmental Authority Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Jan 6 Coalfields Industrial Board Meeting Thursday, January 6, 2022 Jan 11 Troublesome Creek Environmental Authority Tuesday, January 11, 2022 VIEW ALL EVENTS News Kentucky River Hunger Summit & Discussion 9 September 2019 Kentucky River Hunger Summit and Discussion will be held on September 18 from 9 AM to 12 Noon at the Perry County Library. The Kentucky River Hunger Summit will offer... READ MORE Perry County Trail Town “Cudzu Cutting” 22 August 2019 Perry County Trail Town official opening on August 13, 2019. Perry County was designated one of only 20 Trail Towns in the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Trail Town Program... READ MORE City of Jackson E-911 Service 19 November 2018 Water and Wastewater Planner Jennifer McIntosh attended the regular monthly meeting of the City of Jackson Thursday evening about E-911 service. Julie Cox with Airvac informed the Council that they... READ MORE Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens Trick or Treat 31 October 2018 KRADD Employees were KRADD Employees were excited to have Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens for Trick or Treat at the KRADD Office this morning! What a great way to start the... READ MORE READ MORE NEWS Sign Up for our Newsletter Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Statement Of Purpose The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasi-governmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, state and federal governments. Connect With Us Contact Us Local Phone: (606) 436-3158 Toll Free: 1-888-875-3158 Fax: (606) 436-2144 and (606) 436-3154 Address: 941 North Main St., Hazard, KY 41701 © 2021 Kentucky River Area Development District, All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Contact Sitemap