# Eastern Kentucky job program receives $200K grant **Published:** 2026-06-22T12:34:20.000Z **Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-22/eastern-kentucky-program-expands-job-growth-resources) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/eastern-kentucky-job-program-receives-200k-grant A program designed to connect Eastern Kentucky job seekers with local, remote and travel-based work opportunities has received a $200,000 grant from the [W.K. Kellogg Foundation](https://www.wkkf.org/), according to [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-22/eastern-kentucky-program-expands-job-growth-resources). The grant will support the expansion of job growth resources in the region, helping connect workers in Eastern Kentucky to employment opportunities across different work arrangements. The funding comes as economic development efforts in the region continue to focus on workforce development and job creation. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, one of the nation's largest private foundations, has long supported initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and expanding opportunities in disadvantaged communities. Eastern Kentucky has faced economic challenges in recent years, with the region working to diversify its economy beyond traditional industries. The program's expansion through this grant reflects broader efforts to help job seekers navigate a changing employment landscape that increasingly includes remote work and other flexible arrangements. Details about the specific program, its administrators, and how the funds will be deployed were not immediately available. ## Sources - [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-22/eastern-kentucky-program-expands-job-growth-resources) - [W.K. Kellogg Foundation](https://www.wkkf.org/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-22/eastern-kentucky-program-expands-job-growth-resources.