Kentucky Opened 2028 Infrastructure Funding Proposals
Water and utility operators can now submit project profiles for state revolving fund low-interest loans.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Utilities
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The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the Division of Water have begun accepting project proposals for 2028 state revolving fund programs. These funds provide low-interest financing for essential water, wastewater, stormwater, and pollution control projects across the state.
Why it matters
Securing low-interest capital through these state programs allows utility operators to finance critical infrastructure upgrades that might otherwise require more expensive market-rate debt. Accessing this funding requires adherence to specific state application timelines and project ranking procedures.
The state revolving fund programs offer low-interest financing for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. The 2028 cycle is now open for applicants to submit or update their project profiles for state review.
The players
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
A state agency responsible for managing financial assistance programs for public infrastructure projects.
Kentucky Division of Water
The state regulatory body that oversees water quality standards and scores infrastructure projects for funding eligibility.
The details
Applicants seeking state support must collaborate with their local Area Development District to prepare and submit a project profile. Once submitted, the Kentucky Division of Water evaluates and ranks each proposal based on established criteria to determine loan eligibility and priority for the 2028 fiscal period.
Timeline
• The proposal submission period opened on September 21, 2026.
• The deadline for all project proposal submissions is December 15, 2026.
Market Landscape
This application cycle follows the operational framework established by the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund program. By channeling these funds through state-level authorities, Kentucky maintains the established pattern of prioritizing critical water and wastewater utility upgrades.
Utility managers should contact their Area Development District immediately to initiate or update their required project profiles before the December deadline. Failing to meet the state-mandated documentation requirements will disqualify potential projects from the 2028 low-interest loan pool.
The takeaway
Operators must secure their project rankings early to compete for limited low-interest capital. Ensure your local Area Development District has your latest project scope finalized before the December 15, 2026 deadline.
Further reading
For more on managing utility infrastructure and financing, see our coverage of Utilities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKDZ.
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