The Biden administration said this will create jobs and build community wealth.

Purdue has strong links with NASA. Twenty-five current and former astronauts are alumni, including Neil Armstrong.

Families can pick up free meals from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Fridays at Trimble County High and Milton Elementary schools.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the grant on Thursday. 

City View Park Apartments, a 50-year old public housing complex, would get upgraded heating and AC units, bathrooms, kitchens and carpets.

The effort will focus on 16 Kentucky counties including Jefferson and Franklin.