# Kentucky state and federal funding initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kentucky-state-and-federal-funding-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-12T01:28:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Kentucky state leadership has implemented several financial initiatives to support residents and regional development. In September 2026, Governor Andy Beshear established the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program via executive order. This program redirects $2.5 million in state housing funds to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to eliminate approximately $250 million in medical debt for residents earning at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or those whose medical bills equal at least 5% of their annual income. In October 2026, Governor Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced more than $22 million in federal funding for Eastern Kentucky through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program. These funds are designated for healthcare, emergency services, infrastructure, energy, education, tourism, and economic development. Specific projects include gas line installation in Leslie County and infrastructure for the Wilderness Road Event Center in Laurel County. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Eastern Kentucky receives $22 million in federal grants Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers announced over $22 million in federal AMLER grants to support healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development in Eastern Kentucky. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-kentucky-receives-22-million-in-federal-grants ### 2026-09-15: Kentucky Governor redirects funds to erase $250 million in medical debt Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is using $2.5 million in state funds to erase $250 million in medical debt for over 130,000 residents through a partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kentucky-governor-redirects-funds-to-erase-250-million-in-medical-debt --- Cite as: Kentucky state and federal funding initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kentucky-state-and-federal-funding-initiatives