Jefferson Rising Rendering

The first phase of the overall $90 million project will include a new science center, built on what was a parking lot at Broadway and 1st Street in downtown Louisville. (Photo courtesy of Jefferson Community & Technical College)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An $850,000 federal grant is headed to Jefferson Community and Technical College for campus improvements.

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey announced Wednesday morning that the funding will support renovations tied to the Jefferson Rising project at the school’s downtown Louisville campus.

The community project funds will be used to replace a surface parking lot on campus to improve accessibility and ensure parking for commuters.

The funding is part of more than $12 million in federal dollars McGarvey recently secured this year for local projects.

The Jefferson Rising Project is expected to bring $90 million in multiyear renovations to JCTC.

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