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Beshear announces loans and grants for water treatment, disability housing and community services
Summary
The governor announced a forgivable loan for PFAS mitigation in Cynthia, a $1 million grant for a 72‑unit Choice Landing complex for people with disabilities in Oldham County, and an $850,000 CDBG grant for a Bowling Green Buddy House serving people with Down syndrome.
Governor Andy Beshear used the Team Kentucky update to highlight targeted community investments: a forgivable loan and grant mix for PFAS filtration in Cynthia, funding for a 72‑unit apartment complex for people with disabilities in Oldham County, and an $850,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to expand Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky's Buddy House in Bowling Green.
Beshear said the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority is loaning Cynthia over $12,000,000 to install granular activated carbon filtration at its water treatment plant; the administration will forgive nearly $7,500,000 of that amount, effectively acting as a partial grant to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water. A video statement from the Cynthia mayor, Isaac Daley, thanked the governor and partners for the funding.
On housing, Beshear said Team Kentucky is awarding $1,000,000 to support Choice Landing Apartments, a 72‑unit development in Crestwood intended to provide independent living with on‑site supports for adults with disabilities. Oldham County Judge Executive David Vogel appeared in video remarks praising the partnership.
Beshear also announced an $850,000 CDBG grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky to build a new Buddy House in Bowling Green that will expand services for more than 200 families. Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman and an organizational representative described the project as a substantial expansion of space and services.
Officials said these investments are funded through state infrastructure programs, CDBG dollars and forgiveness provisions within the KIA loan framework. Project timelines and implementation details were not specified in the briefing; officials said local leaders and agencies will provide updates as projects advance.
