Kentucky Power has recently granted funding for revitalization to six Eastern Kentucky communities.

Kentucky Power awarded One East Kentucky (OEK) a $270,000 economic development grant for downtown revitalization plans in Hazard, Jenkins, Martin County, Pikeville Prestonsburg, and Whitesburg

The grant is through the Kentucky Power Economic Growth Grant. One East Kentucky will use the grant to hire a national consulting firm to assist in the creation of revitalization plans by collaborating with local officials and community development staff members.

The program provides funding for economic growth programs and projects that promote the creation and retention of jobs and manufacturing and industrial investment.