Kentucky Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) — FY 2028

Kentucky cities and counties may submit eligible road-rehabilitation projects through KYTC's FY 2028 Local Assistance Road Program. The current cycle runs June 1 through October 1, 2026; each project may receive no more than $500,000 in state funding, and a graduated 10%-20% local match applies.

FundingFY 2028 program funding: $20 million plus carryover. State funding is limited to $500,000 per individual project. Local match is required on a graduated 10%-20% schedule based on the published population-ranking table; Cooperative Road Aid funds may be used for match.

DeadlineOctober 1, 2026. The current KYTC materials do not publish an exact cutoff clock time or time zone. Completed applications are emailed to KYTC.LARP@KY.GOV.

Last verifiedSeptember 21, 2026

Required next actionEligible Kentucky cities and counties should identify a qualifying road-rehabilitation project, confirm the applicable local-match percentage, complete TC 20-46, document beginning and ending mile points and project length, assemble photographs approximately every 300 feet, and submit the completed application by October 1, 2026. Verify the live cutoff time before filing because KYTC does not publish one.

Broad Eligibility

Kentucky cities and counties may submit qualifying local road projects. Projects must be rehabilitative, restore original road condition, not expand capacity or original design, and satisfy the applicable local-match and documentation requirements.

Atlas Analysis

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Rural and Municipal Aid is accepting FY 2028 Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) applications from Kentucky cities and counties for eligible local road rehabilitation projects.

Funding and Match

KYTC’s June 17, 2026 program update states that FY 2028 LARP has $20 million plus carryover available. State funding for an individual project is limited to $500,000. A local match is required under a graduated schedule ranging from 10% to 20%, based on the published population-ranking table; Cooperative Road Aid funds may be used for the match.

Eligibility and Project Scope

Kentucky law directs KYTC to establish procedures for cities and counties to submit LARP projects. Projects must be rehabilitative in nature and designed to restore the original condition of the road. They may not expand capacity or otherwise increase the original design. Chip-seal projects are allowed. Applicants may submit more than one project.

Application Requirements

The current program update requires a fully completed TC 20-46 application, project length and beginning/ending mile points, and photographs approximately every 300 feet of each project. KYTC evaluates road condition factors including raveling, rutting, cracking, utility cuts, potholes, base failures, pavement drop-off, traffic and recent improvements.

Deadline and Submission

The FY 2028 application cycle began June 1, 2026 and ends October 1, 2026. Completed applications are submitted by email to KYTC.LARP@KY.GOV. The current KYTC materials do not publish a cutoff clock time or time zone, so applicants should verify the live submission cutoff before filing.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 72/100. This is a meaningful state-administered local infrastructure opportunity for eligible Kentucky counties and cities with ready rehabilitation projects, documented road-condition need, complete mapping/photo evidence and the required local match. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit: 0/100. The controlling program is road rehabilitation and does not establish a defensible healthcare technology, telehealth, remote physical-examination or clinical-device pathway.