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Low Interest Loans Maximum Amount Available Requirements Procedure Time Frame
City of Hopkinsville
Robert Martin – 270.890.0250
$100,000
Rate and Term Vary
$5,000/Job
Requires Collateral
Complete Paperwork Loan Fund is sold out until 09-10 Fiscal year. No more than 60 Days for approval.
Christian County Government
Chris Sutton – 270.886.9484
$100,000
Rate and Term Vary
$10,000/Job - No more than 1/3 of project
 
Complete Paperwork 60-90 Days
Local and State Approval
Area Development District
Chris Sutton – 270.886.9484 
$150,000
Rate and Term Vary
$10,000/Job - No more than 1/3 of project Complete Paperwork No more than 60 Days
KEDFA
KY Economic Development Cabinet
New: 502.564.7140
Existing: 270.316.4793
$500,000
Rate and Term Vary
$10,000/Job –
No more than 1/4 of
fixed asset cost
Complete Paperwork KEDFA Board meets monthly unless Holiday. Must have paperwork in by end of previous month.
TVA 
Roxann Fry – 270.792.1282
$2 Million Maximum. 10-year term on real estate and 7 years on equipment. 
 
$5,000/Job on New and Expansions projects. Amount increases to $10,000 for targeted industry. Leverage with other monies.
Complete Online Application at
http://www.tvaedfunds.com/ 
No more than 60 Days 




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Training Maximum Amount Available Requirements Procedure Time Frame
Bluegrass State Skills Corp
Reese Bailey
Hopkinsville Community College
270.707.3744
$100,000 Per Year 50/50 match on training

PIMA Consortium allows for three companies to share in training – which increases chances of funding.
Determine training needs – HCC will help complete grant forms. Choices of instruction are flexible. Board meets monthly except for holidays.
Kentucky WINS
Dr. Randy Wilson
Hopkinsville Community College
270.707.3741
There is no maximum amount per year for WINS projects, but the project needs to be delivered within the year time limit. 65% of Training is covered by program. Determine training needs – HCC will help complete grant forms. Must use HCC for training.
Applications can be sent in to the KCTCS Chancellor’s Office at any time for approval consideration.
ITEM Grant
Dr. Randy Wilson
Hopkinsville Community College
270.707.3741
$2.3 million Regional Grant for 2008-2011 Will involve free or reduced cost classes for advanced manufacturing purposes. The program is based on industry need and will take place over the life of the grant. Interested parties should contact Dr. Wilson for training schedules and registration information.

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Industrial Revenue Bonds Maximum Amount Available Requirements Procedure Time Frame
Bill Skees
Frost, Brown & Todd
502.589.5400

City of Hopkinsville 270.890.0210
2 types of Bonds – Taxable & Tax-Free

Up to $10 million
Hire Bond attorney Joint Application with City of Hopkinsville to KEDFA board 45 days prior to date of issuance. 2-3 months



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