U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers announced USDA is investing over $5.2 million here.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Eastern Kentucky won’t be rebuilt overnight,” said Burton. “But thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, projects like this will help it happen faster. At USDA Rural Development, we’re so proud to announce this funding to help with such a meaningful project.”
The city of Jenkins will use a $5,215,000 grant to improve water service. This project will update the last portion of the water system that was damaged during the 2022 flood. The project will replace approximately 6,470 linear feet of existing water line and a 300,000-gallon water storage tank. A new 150,000-gallon water storage tank and pump station will be install, and an additional 6,000 linear feet of 6-inch water line will be extended to serve a higher ground development, which will provide 115 homes to displaced victims of the 2022 flooding disaster.
During fiscal year 2025, USDA Rural Development invested over $38 million in Water and Environmental Programs projects across the commonwealth.
USDA Rural Development’s Water and Environmental Programs help rural communities with technical assistance and financing necessary to develop safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal systems. For more information about these programs, visit the Water and Environmental Programs page on our website.