# Kentucky Awards Eastern Kentucky Grants

On October 9, 2026, Kentucky officials announced more than $22.2 million in AMLER grants for nine Eastern Kentucky projects spanning utility infrastructure, healthcare, emergency services, education, tourism, and economic development. The state also announced $25.7 million in BEAD awards for six broadband projects expected to reach more than 3,000 homes across 12 counties. These awards may generate downstream work for construction, utility, healthcare-equipment, and broadband contractors, but the announcement does not identify an open solicitation.

- The AMLER program includes infrastructure and community projects; its announced allocations include a $4.03 million Phase III gas-line expansion in Leslie County.
- BEAD funding creates potential work in broadband deployment and related utility installation. Contractors should distinguish these downstream opportunities from an active procurement, which the announcement does not provide.
- Companies seeking information about AMLER awards can contact the Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands at 502-782-9913 or SamanthaM.Johnson@ky.gov.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
- Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands
- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
- Leslie County Fiscal Court

### Key Quotes
> These new grants continue our work to create new jobs and opportunities where we need them most.
> — Harold "Hal" Rogers, U.S. Congressman

> By focusing these dollars on healthcare, infrastructure and ongoing economic growth, we are making sure everyone across this important region has a chance to live out the American Dream.
> — Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky

### Sources
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	Activity Stream
](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2875) - KY