Reimbursements

Reimbursements for green industry training and/or safety gear are available for people who live or work in an eligible county.

Check the map to see if your county is eligible for reimbursements

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What is an eligible expense? Scroll down for examples

What counts as a training? What kind of safety gear or personal protective equipment (PPE) is reimbursable?

  • Examples of safety gear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) include:

    • A good pair of work boots

    • Weather-specific clothes — don’t get frostbite or heat stroke, please!

    • Insect repellants (including permethrin washed-in clothing)

    • Sunblock

    • Ear, eye, and head protection

    • Chainsaw pants, and if applicable, harnesses/ropes for tree climbing

    • And more!

      Please get in touch to discuss your specific safety needs. Email info@kyhortcouncil.org

  • We can reimburse the cost of industry certifications and licenses (such as state pesticide license), conferences, and short courses.

    Being trained is a great way to stay safe!

  • Ask! The purpose of KY GreenWorks is to reduce barriers for anyone entering a green industry career. The best way to learn more is to get in touch with the team - email info@kygreenworks.org or sign up at bit.ly/greenworksform

Why is there a geographic restriction on reimbursements?

KY GreenWorks is funded by a Department of Labor Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities grant, and therefore prioritizes serving “rural” or “economically distressed” counties in Kentucky. The western counties are part of the Delta Regional Authority, and the eastern counties are part of the Appalachian Regional Commission.

We welcome future opportunities and partnerships to support green industry statewide — reach out!