$31.5 Million in federal, state funding to revitalize downtown Mayfield

The Rebuild Downtown Mayfield project continues to move forward, thanks to a $25 million federal grant that was announced today by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE grant  aims to improve quality of life in Mayfield by supporting job growth, increasing driver and pedestrian safety, improving clean water systems, replacing trees lost in the disaster and building ADA accessible routes to buildings.

The project will also connect new residential homes constructed for displaced renters and homeowners to city services, jobs and activities, including a new farmers market.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will administer the grant.

The balance of the project will be paid for by $6.3 million in state transportation funding and an additional $200,000 in other federal funding.

Earlier this month, Governor Andy Beshear announced $223 million to build 953 rental units in affected Western Kentucky communities.