# Kentucky Funds Transportation and Community Projects

On November 12, 2026, Kentucky announced $26.7 million for 26 riverport, railroad, and Community Development Block Grant projects: $15.1 million for 15 riverport projects, $7.3 million for six railroad projects, and $4.3 million for five community-development projects. Separately, 12 Eastern Kentucky projects recommended to the Appalachian Regional Commission could bring more than $18 million, subject to federal-level review. The announcements identify no solicitations, contractors, or procurement deadlines, but point to potential project-level work in construction, equipment, and engineering.

- The funded work spans riverport equipment and capacity improvements, railroad construction or preservation, and community projects including water-treatment, housing, water-tower, and storm-sewer improvements.
- The 12 ARC-recommended projects represent a separate, conditional pipeline; funding depends on federal-level review.
- Companies can use the announced project categories and locations to identify relevant capabilities, then follow state and local procurement notices and ARC decisions for specific opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Governor of Kentucky
- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
- Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG)

### Key Quotes
> From water improvements to healthcare, economic investments and housing, we are keeping our promise of rebuilding every structure, every home and every life.
> — Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky

### Sources
- [
	
	Activity Stream
](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2902) - KY