Illegal Dump Grant Program
Gov. Beshear Announces Applications Now Open for Grants To Support Cleaner Communities.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2026) – Applications are now being accepted for the Illegal Open Dump Program and the Litter Abatement Program until Nov. 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET, the programs help protect public health, improve local communities and preserve Kentucky's natural resources.
“Illegal dumps and roadside litter threaten Kentucky's waterways, wildlife and the health of our communities,” Energy and Environmental Cabinet Secretary John Lyons said. "Working together with local governments, we're providing the resources needed to remove pollution, protect our natural resources and preserve the places that make Kentucky a great place to live, work, and visit."
Since 2020, the Beshear administration has awarded more than $5.8 million to clean up 568 illegal dump sites across the commonwealth.
Illegal Open Dump Grant Program Application and Support Materials
Litter Abatement and Illegal Open Dump Grant Press Release
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