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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 8, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Kentucky, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources portal or the Louisville Metro COVID-19 Response website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Team Kentucky Fund

The Team Kentucky Fund will provide financial vouchers of up to $1,000 for eligible persons. Vouchers will be provided for the following approved expenses.

  • Rent assistance: a voucher may be issued for the payment of rent. The voucher will be made directly payable to the applicant’s landlord.

  • Mortgage assistance: a voucher may be issued for payment of a mortgage. The voucher will be made directly payable to the mortgage holder, including, if applicable, any escrowed tax or insurance obligations pursuant to the terms of the applicant’s note and mortgage.

  • Food/Grocery assistance: a voucher may be issued for groceries to be purchased. The voucher will be made directly payable to a grocer.

  • Utility assistance: a voucher may be issued for the payment of utilities, including electricity, water, gas, sewage, bottled gas used for home heating, and waste/trash.

Government or Lead Agency

Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet

Dates Available

Effective May 19, 2020, applications for financial relief can be made to the Team Kentucky Fund. Donations can be made to the fund effective March 23, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

  • Proof of employment: The applicant must supply proof that he or she was employed on a full-time basis (meaning employment that averaged at least thirty (30) hours per week) on or after March 6, 2020.

  • Adverse financial impact due to COVID-19: The applicant must demonstrate an adverse financial impact due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This shall be defined as the loss of employment or a reduction of more than fifty percent (50%) of gross earned income on or after March 6, 2020.

  • Proof of income: The applicant must supply proof that his or her household’s income (1) was below four hundred percent (400%) of the official poverty income guidelines prior to March 6, 2020 and (2) is at or below two hundred percent (200%) of the official poverty income guidelines at the time of applying.

  • Verification of household income and members: The applicant must supply proof of his or her total household income and the names of all adults over the age of eighteen (18) residing in their household.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Applicants may obtain more information and file a claim by clicking here.

Donations can be made at: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/PPC/KYCOVID-19Donate

List of Additional Information

For questions regarding the application process, applicants may contact their local Community Action Agency by selecting the “Find Your County Office” option.

The Executive Order establishing the fund can be found here.


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