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Engaged Communities. Vibrant Economies.
As a unit in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment since 2010, CEDIK embraces our mission through engagement, research and instruction. Along with our partners in Kentucky Cooperative Extension we connect the resources of our land-grant university with Kentucky communities. We do this by connecting communities to people, place and purpose.
WEBINAR March 26th | Demystifying the EPA Brownfield Grant: What Communities Need to Know
Applying for an EPA Brownfield grant can feel overwhelming, but preparation is key. A strong grant application starts long before the deadline. And even before the next EPA Brownfield grant opportunity is announced, there are key steps communities can take to prepare. In this webinar, we’ll walk through past application processes and questions to highlight key focus areas you may want to consider as you prepare for the next funding opportunity.
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Make plans to attend a Kentucky Community Leadership Programs Regional Summit this Spring!
The Kentucky Community Leadership Programs Network will be hosting three regional workshops in Spring 2025. We invite Community Leadership Program Coordinators, planning team members, day host volunteers and other presenters to join us for a day of networking, sharing successes, and learning new skills and resources. Agenda and registration details at the link below.
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UK’s Housing Engagement and Research Initiative Launches Statewide Resource Hub Online
The new website is a centralized hub for Kentucky housing resources and data — providing state and national housing toolkits, policy recommendations, housing usability studies and more. CEDIK faculty and staff are actively engaged with research and outreach to help meet statewide challenges.
Visit HERI websiteConnecting Communities to People, Place & Purpose.
CEDIK provides customized outreach services and information to community stakeholders across the Commonwealth. If you are a community leader needing in-depth data and analysis to make an important community decision, or are looking to engage your community in a long-term project, CEDIK can work with you.
Economic Development
CEDIK offers a portfolio of economic development strategies for Kentucky communities.
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CEDIK strategies include empowering groups, organizations and community coalitions to lead communities forward through engagement.
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Creativity that works for communities. CEDIK prioritizes amplifying community vitality and livability through art and design.
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CEDIK is invested in understanding environmental, social and economic factors that impact the health of all Kentuckians.
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