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Mayfield hears multiple grant opportunities, R6 announces $1.4M aging-in-place award
Summary
County R6 staff told Mayfield council Feb. 12 that the town is eligible for a UR grant this cycle and that a cemetery grant opened Feb. 1 (up to $10,000). R6 also said a $1.4 million Aging-in-Place contract begins in March and named a contact for referrals.
At its Feb. 12 meeting, Mayfield Town Council heard several funding and program updates from a regional R6 representative, including two grant opportunities the town could pursue and a $1.4 million regional grant to support aging-in-place services.
The most immediate funding note came from the R6 representative (Speaker 3), who said Mayfield "is eligible to do the UR grant again this year" and that an open cemetery grant—available starting Feb. 1—could contribute as much as $10,000 toward cemetery mapping, infrastructure or beautification. Speaker 3 added the UR/grant application window is time-sensitive and that the UR-related deadline is approaching in March.
Why it matters: small towns often rely on these competitive grants to fund one-off capital improvements and asset preservation. The council was urged to consider projects now so staff and volunteers can prepare engineering or supporting materials that grant reviewers expect.
Speaker 3 also summarized a regional award: "R6 got a $1,400,000 grant" that will begin in March to support Aging-in-Place services for households with at least one person age 60 or older. The representative said eligible activities could include ramps or replacing tubs to improve mobility and that Kimberly at R6 will be the contact for residents seeking assistance.
Details and next steps: Speaker 3 reminded the council that the Community Impact Board/CIP process requires towns to nominate up to three projects in the upcoming CIB survey (the survey opens in June). Staff should confirm project lists and, where necessary, involve engineers early so projects can be competitive. The representative recommended that towns consider purchasing equipment where possible for grant-funded recreation projects to avoid inflated labor costs tied to federal Davis-Bacon rules.
The council agreed to circulate the cemetery- and UR-grant materials through Amanda (town staff) and to place grant discussions on an upcoming agenda so the town can decide whether to pursue applications before the respective deadlines.
