Monthly award list · Kentucky
New federal awards in Kentucky, August 2026
Prime awards of $1.0M or more with a base obligation date in the month and a primary place of performance in the state.
USAspending caveat. Figures are obligations reported by federal agencies to USAspending.gov, not payments. In USAspending's words: "An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ('obligated')." "Every agency has a Senior Accountable Official who must officially certify that the quarterly financial data submitted by their agency is accurate and complete." "If there are any discrepancies in procurement data, FPDS is the authoritative source." Contract data for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is published with a 90-day delay. Data loaded 30 Sep 2026; agencies keep reporting into recent months.
54 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Kentucky in August 2026, worth $352M in total award value: $62M in contracts, $255M in grants, $35M in other assistance.
That is about the same as the state's median month over the last two years (61 awards) and 1.2% of the 4,338 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Transportation (25 awards), Department of Commerce (4 awards) and Department of Energy (1 award).
54new awards of $1.0M+August 2026state median month: 61
$352Mcombined award valueAugust 2026 · award value
$255MGrantsAugust 2026 · award value
$62MContractsAugust 2026 · award value
$35MOther assistancesAugust 2026 · award value
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky | 16 | $70M |
| 2 | University of Louisville | 2 | $70M |
| 3 | The University of Kentucky Research Foundation | 4 | $43M |
| 4 | Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. | 1 | $33M |
| 5 | Louisville Regional Airport Authority | 2 | $25M |
| 6 | Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLC | 1 | $22M |
| 7 | Compliant Technologies LLC | 1 | $17M |
| 8 | Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board | 3 | $12M |
| 9 | Safeware Inc | 1 | $5.8M |
| 10 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | 1 | $5.6M |
$1.4M more went to recipients not shown (individuals, aggregated or withheld names).
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | 25 | $118M |
| 2 | Department of Commerce | 4 | $107M |
| 3 | Department of Energy | 1 | $33M |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | 3 | $23M |
| 5 | Department of the Treasury | 1 | $22M |
| 6 | General Services Administration | 3 | $13M |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | 5 | $9.7M |
| 8 | Department of Education | 2 | $8.2M |
| 9 | Department of Justice | 4 | $6.2M |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | 2 | $4.2M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of LouisvillePURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 66,000 GROSS SQUARE FOOT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION FACILITY - THE CENTER FOR BIOSCIENCE - TO BE LOCATED DI | Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology | GrantProject Grant (B) | $69M | 24 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of Kentucky Research FoundationPURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTHY KENTUCKY RESEARCH BUILDING 2 - PHASE I TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BUILDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTU | Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology | GrantProject Grant (B) | $35M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc.DUKE ENERGY KENTUCKY’S EAST BEND COAL RELIABILITY ASSURANCE INITIATIVE WILL UPGRADE THE 600 MW COAL-FIRED EAST BEND STATION IN BOONE COUNTY, KENTUCKY, TO IMPROV | Department of Energy | Other assistanceOther Reimbursable, Contingent, Intangible, or Indirect Financial Assistance | $33M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Wieland Rolled Products North America, LLCBASE METAL STRIP AND FREIGHT MINT MAC BASE METAL STRIP | Department of the TreasuryUnited States Mint | ContractDelivery Order | $22M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: NELSON CO. | US 62 SYMPSON DAM :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE US 62 SYMPSON LAKE DAM EMBANKMENT BETWEEN MP 11.9 TO MP 12.1 AT | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $18M | 20 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Compliant Technologies LLCTHIS AWARD IS TO PURCHASE CONDUCTIVE ENERGY AND DE-ESCALATION DEVICES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS FOR THE OFFICE OF FIREARMS AND TRAINING PROGRAM | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | ContractDefinitive Contract | $17M | 26 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Louisville Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: NOISE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR RESIDENCES WITHIN 65-69 DNL; CONDUCT NOISE COMPATIBILITY PLAN STUDY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS P | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $16M | 24 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2027. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $15M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Louisville Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TAXIWAY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS 7,275 FT OF EXISTING TAXIWAY BRAVO PAVEMENT THAT HAS REACH | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $9.1M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: MARSHALL - I -69 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDRESS CONDITION OF I-069 FROM MILEPOINT 34.487 TO MILEPOINT 40.076 (2024CCR) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $6.4M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Safeware IncCONTRACT AWARD FOR WEARABLE ALL-HAZARD REMOTE-MONITORING PROGRAM (WARP). | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractDelivery Order | $5.8M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc.PMPI USASOC LCS ADS | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractDelivery Order | $5.6M | 6 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Kentucky Department of Military AffairsEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS | Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $5.2M | 20 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport BoardPURPOSE: CONSTRUCT/EXPAND FUEL FARM. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT EXPANDS AN EXISTING FUEL FARM BY ADDING FIVE 40,000-GALLON FUEL | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.2M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| National Performance for Education CorporationPROJECT CAI IS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ART EDUCATORS, TEACHERS, AND PRINCIPALS IN GRADES K-12, PART OF THE ASSISTANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION (AAE)GRANT PROGRAM. | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.4M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: ELLIOTT CO. | KY 7 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 3-LANE CURB AND GUTTER IN THE VICINITY OF ELLIOT COUNTY SCHOOLS IN SANDY HOOK. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $4.0M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: BOYD - KY-180 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDRESS CONDITION OF KY-180 FROM MILEPOINT 0 TO MILEPOINT 2.514 (2024CCR) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.9M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of Kentucky Research FoundationART OF COLLABORATION | Department of Education | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.8M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport BoardPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS 4,665 SQUARE FEET OF EXISTING TERMINAL RESTROOMS THAT HAV | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.8M | 18 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| SDV Office Systems LLCFURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES FOR EXAM ROOMS AND INPATIENT UNITS AT THE NEW ROBLEY REX VAMC | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $3.7M | 10 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Transit Authority of River CityAPPLICATION PURPOSE: WITH FUNDS FROM THIS AWARD THE TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY (TARC) WILL BUY UP TO THIRTY-TWO (32) PARATRANSIT VEHICLES TO REPLACE OLDER | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.6M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: PERRY CO | KY 7 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDRESS ROADWAY SLIDE ON KY 7 FROM MP 9.8 TO MP 10.0. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.5M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Barkley Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY LIGHTING; REHABILITATE RUNWAY LIGHTING. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT REHABILITATES EXISTING RUNWAY 1 | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.1M | 23 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: CARTER CO. | KY 1 SAFEY IMPROVEMENTS :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: IMPROVE SAFETY AT THE EAST CARTER HIGH SCHOOL. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $3.0M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: JEFFERSON - KY-2054 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ROADWAY RECONFIGURATION & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ALGONQUIN PARKWAY. (2024BOP) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.0M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport BoardPURPOSE: EXPAND TERMINAL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT EXPANDS THE EXISTING TERMINAL BY 3,000 SQUARE FEET, INCLUDING THE INLINE BA | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.9M | 14 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Louisville Metro Housing AuthorityPURPOSE: THE PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND (PH OPFUND) PROVIDES OPERATING SUBSIDIES TO HOUSING AUTHORITIES (HAS) TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE OPERATING AND MAINTENA | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.8M | 4 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Life Learning Center, Inc.LIFE LEARNING CENTER EXPANSION - PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING TO COMBAT POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND HOPELESSNESS - LIFE LEARNING C | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.7M | 24 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of Kentucky Research FoundationADHD AND ITS COGNITION AND AFFECTIVE MECHANISMS DURING ADOLESCENCE - GIRLS WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) REMAIN DRAMATICALLY UNDERSTUDIED | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.7M | 26 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: JEFFERSON - I -65 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDRESS CONDITION OF I 65 FROM MILEPOINT 123.18 TO MILEPOINT 127.57 (2022CCR) (2024CCR) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.4M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| University of KentuckyB2 COMP MEDICAL AUGUST FY26 | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractPurchase Order | $2.2M | 5 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: SCOTT - CR-1206 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: BRIDGE PROJECTS IN SCOTT AND WOODFORD COUNTIES ON (105B00082N) CANE RUN RD, (120B00024L&R) OVER ELKHORN | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.2M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Health Services Kentucky Cabinet forFVPS-2026 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION & SERVICES STATE GRANTS | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $2.1M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Mayfield-Graves County Airport BoardPURPOSE: EXTEND/EXPAND TAXIWAY; OBSTRUCTION MARKING/LIGHTING/REMOVAL. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT EXTENDS EXISTING TAXIWAY A BY A | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The University of Kentucky Research FoundationPURPOSE:* THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE DOMESTIC GRAPHITE INDUSTRY BY ESTABLISHING SMALL-SCALE MANUFACTURING AND PROTOTYPING, ADVANCED CHARACTER | Department of CommerceNational Institute of Standards and Technology | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.0M | 17 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| University of KentuckyB2 COMP MEDICAL SEPTEMBER FY26 | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractPurchase Order | $1.9M | 5 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: KNOX - SAFETY, ADDRESS GEOMETRIC DEFICIENCIES AND PROVIDE FLOOD MITIGATION ON KY 1487 (MANCHESTER STREET) FROM JUDGE STREET TO US 25E :::: PROJEC | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.8M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Barkley Regional Airport AuthorityPURPOSE: REHABILITATE TAXIWAY LIGHTING; RECONSTRUCT AIRPORT LIGHTING VAULT. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS AN EXISTING | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.7M | 23 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: JACKSON CO. | BRKY | KY 89 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES OF KY 89 BRIDGE OVER HORSE LICK CREEK. (055B00028N) | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.7M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: JEFFERSON CO. | I-264 SOLAR LIGHTING :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INSTALATION OF SOLAR LIGHTING AT I-64/I-264 INTERCHANGE AT SHERMAN MINTON BRIDGE; | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.6M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: MONROE CO. | KY 100 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACE BRIDGE ON KY-100 BETWEEN MP 14.7 AND 14.9. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.5M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: JEFFERSON CO. | KY 155 IMPROVEMENTS :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SAFETY PROJECT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TAYLORSVILLE ROAD AND SOUTH POPE LICK ROAD INT | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.5M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| City of JacksonAPPALACHIA REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC) GRANTS - WATER AND WASTE | Department of AgricultureRural Utilities Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.5M | 31 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Recipient not shown | Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service | Other assistanceOther Reimbursable, Contingent, Intangible, or Indirect Financial Assistance | $1.4M | 5 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Executive Office of the Commonwealth of KentuckyPROJECT TITLE: WHITLEY - I -75 :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: HIGH VELOCITY SURFACE TEXTURING ALONG I-75 BEGINNING AT MP 0 AND ENDING AT MP 11.12 IN WHITLEY COUNTY. | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Somerset CityPURPOSE: THE PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND (PH OPFUND) PROVIDES OPERATING SUBSIDIES TO HOUSING AUTHORITIES (HAS) TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE OPERATING AND MAINTENA | Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAssistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.4M | 4 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Dana Safety Supply, Inc.THIS AWARD PROCURES UPFIT SERVICES FOR 55 VEHICLES WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED IN VARIOUS DYNAMIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COURSES FOR THE OFFICE OF FIREARMS AND TRA | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | ContractPurchase Order | $1.2M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| University of LouisvilleA RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF DIGITAL WRITTEN EXPOSURE THERAPY FOR EATING DISORDERS: IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE - PROJECT SUMMARY EATING DISORDERS (EDS) ARE CH | Department of Health and Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 26 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Strategic Communications LLCFY26 BREAK-FIX & REFRESH COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. SEE IGCE/BOM | Department of JusticeOffices, Boards and Divisions | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 11 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Health Services Kentucky Cabinet forSUBSTANCE USE DISORDER DOULA SUPPORT INITIATIVE (SUDDSI) - THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DBHDID), | Department of Health and Human ServicesSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Firstspear, LLCUSASOC BAV FIRSTSPEAR | General Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition Service | ContractDelivery Order | $1.1M | 17 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Federal Prison Industries, IncGC NCRO - FY26 01 UNICOR FURNITURE NCR STAFF TRAINING CENTER. | Department of JusticeFederal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons | ContractPurchase Order | $1.1M | 14 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Kentucky Department for Local GovernmentTHE EDA INVESTMENT WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND REVISION OF A COMPREH | Department of CommerceEconomic Development Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.1M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Kentucky Community & Technical College SystemBUILDING A CONCRETE ECOSYSTEM FOR THE MANUFACTURING EDUCATION OF NEW TECHNICIANS IN 3D PRINTING PROJECT -THE U.S. FACES A DUAL CHALLENGE: A HOUSING CRISIS AND D | National Science Foundation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.0M | 3 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
Descriptions are USAspending's own award text, truncated; those that appear to name a person are withheld. Recipient names link to the organisation's page where it has one.
Questions and answers
How many federal awards were made in Kentucky in August 2026?
54 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Kentucky carry a base obligation date in August 2026, with a combined award value of $352M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
Executive Office of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (16, $70M); University of Louisville (2, $70M); The University of Kentucky Research Foundation (4, $43M); Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. (1, $33M); Louisville Regional Airport Authority (2, $25M). Individuals are never listed.
Is award value the same as spending?
No. Award value is the amount obligated to the award so far as USAspending reports it; obligations are commitments, and outlays (actual payments) follow later, often over several years.
Provenance
Source: USAspending.gov API v2 award search (new awards only, award types contracts, grants, loans and other assistance, lower bound $1.0M), loaded 30 Sep 2026. Direct-payment records are excluded because they are aggregates. The month is assigned by base obligation date. See methodology.