# Kentucky Seeks Nuclear Site Readiness Input

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has issued an RFI for its Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program, with responses due November 6, 2026—21 days from October 16. The RFI is for planning purposes and is not a grant application. Responses from nuclear project developers and prospective partners can inform the future application process; subsequent grants may cover up to one-third of eligible licensing and permitting costs, capped at $25 million per project.

- Interested developers and prospective partners should submit RFI responses by November 6 to provide input for the program’s future application process.
- The potential funding is tied to eligible licensing and permitting costs; organizations can use the stated one-third share and $25 million per-project cap when assessing project economics.
- Because the RFI does not itself award grants, respondents should distinguish their information submission from any future grant application.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)

### Sources
- [KNEDA issues RFI for Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program  | UKNow](https://uknow.uky.edu/research/kneda-issues-rfi-nuclear-reactor-site-readiness-pilot-program) - UKNow