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Subgrantee Selection


The Pre-Application process, as described in Kentucky's approved Initial Proposal, was mandatory and served as a pre-qualification process for prospective subgrantees. The Pre-Application Process for the first round of BEAD applications ran from August 14, 2024 to September 13, 2024. Forty six (46) entities pre-qualified for Kentucky's BEAD Program.

An additional round of pre-application/pre-qualification is open from February 11, 2025 until March 13, 2025 in the Kentucky Broadband Grants Management Portal to allow additional entities to participate in future rounds of BEAD Project Applications. 


BEAD Project Applications

Applications for the first round of Kentucky's BEAD Project Application process will be accepted for sixty (60) days beginning on January  15, 2025 and ending on March 15, 2025. The first round of applications is open only to pre-qualified entities. Applications will be accepted in the Kentucky Broadband Grants Management Portal.

Project applications will be accepted for eligible locations determined through Kentucky's state Challenge Process. Kentucky's Challenge Data was approved by NTIA on December 31, 2024. The list of eligible locations can be downloaded here. Eligible locations can be viewed here on an interactive map.

Applicant Resources

Project Area Download Tool (requires login)

"No BEAD" Locations

Permitting & Environmental Information

NEPA Permitting and Consultation Timeline

Pre-Application Documents

Helpful Links

NTIA BEAD Overview




​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

January 15, 2025. The application window is 60 days.
Yes, an entity may submit multiple project applications, however only one pre-application per entity should be submitted.
Yes, all entities wishing to participate in Kentucky's competitive BEAD selection process must submit a complete pre-application.
No, entities must list all counties in which an application may be filed. Entities are not required to submit a full application for all counties listed.
Only the lead organization of a consortium must file a pre-application, which will collect information for all consortium members. If a consortium member intends to apply for BEAD funds separately from the consortium, it must file a pre-application.
Users may save progress on information entered by clicking the "Save this Section and Continue" button at the end of each section. Each section's progress is saved independently, and applications may be edited until the completed application is submitted.
The character limit for most text fields is 5,000 characters. Page limits for most narrative attachments are 3 pages.
Yes, all applicants and consortium members must be registered to do business in Kentucky.
Yes. Only the first round of applications will be limited to counties identified by the applicant in the pre-application.
For entities that do not regularly conduct independent financial audits, the Office will accept unaudited financial statements. These applicants must certify that an audit will be conducted if funds are awarded.