LEPC Supplemental Funds Grant Award

The LEPC Supplemental Funds Grant Award is a funding opportunity authorized by the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission (KERC) for Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The KERC, functioning under the authority of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 39E.110 and administrative regulation 106 KAR 1:091, provides oversight and regulatory guidance for LEPC activities, particularly those concerning hazardous material planning and community safety preparedness. This supplemental funding initiative was approved on September 2, 2025, and is intended to address specific projects or expenses that exceed the typical grant allotment provided through the annual KERC Fee Account Grant. This grant program offers a total of $100,000 to be distributed among eligible LEPCs. It is structured to assist committees whose planned projects require funding beyond their current LEPC account balances. However, LEPCs with financial reserves amounting to three times their annual allotment from the standard KERC Fee Account Grant must fully deplete those funds before being considered for supplemental support. The intent of this condition is to ensure responsible financial stewardship and prioritize LEPCs with limited existing resources. To qualify for funding under this program, applicants must be LEPCs that are in full compliance with both KRS 39E.110 and 106 KAR 1:091. Compliance likely includes but is not limited to accurate record-keeping, routine reporting, and active planning processes in alignment with state emergency response mandates. Additionally, each application must include a completed version of the KERC Form 505-SPA, which is the formal application for supplemental funds through the KERC Fee Account Grant mechanism. A signed LEPC Non-Supplanting Certificate is also required to demonstrate that the funds will be used to augment and not replace existing budgeted expenditures. Applicants have 60 calendar days from the date of notification to submit the required documents. However, an absolute deadline for submission has been specified as November 15, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. All completed applications and supporting materials should be submitted to the KERC Program Manager, Ms. Tiffany Sizemore. She can be reached at 502-607-5709 or via email at tiffany.sizemore@ky-em.org for questions or clarification about the submission process. The KERC has not disclosed any additional requirements such as pre-application phases, review criteria, or evaluation rubrics, nor does the notice suggest the grant is part of a recurring or annual program. There is no mention of future funding rounds, prior awardees, or scoring systems, so applicants should consider this a single-cycle opportunity unless otherwise notified. Given the nature of the funding body and its specificity to Kentucky LEPCs, this opportunity is not open to applicants outside the state or those not officially designated as LEPCs.

Submit early and ensure financials reflect depletion of excess reserves if required.