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Subgrantee Selection



Application materials can be found at the Kentucky Broadband Grants Management Portal. 


Benefit of the Bargain BEAD Project Applications

New and revised Project applications will be accepted for eligible locations through July 28, 2025.  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. 

The Office has conducted outreach and analysis of BDC data to compile a list of locations that are not likely to need BEAD funding. The list of No-BEAD locations including any locations following the ULFW efforts can be found here: NO BEAD Locations 070325.xlsx

Applicant Resources

KYBEADApplicationUserGuide.pdf (Benefit of the Bargain Round)
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.
For 1G/1G service, the benchmark as reflected in the 2025 Urban Rate Survey is $114.99.
BEAD subgrantees must offer an affordable 100/20 Mbps plan to eligible customers in the BEAD funded area that costs $30 and $65 monthly.
Yes, support letters may be provided to all applicants seeking to serve that jurisdiction.