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GrantKentucky Talent Recruitment Grant — 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score84/100
FundingUp to $500,000 per eligible grant applicant. Required local match: 20% of total project cost; may include cash, local investment, or eligible in-kind contributions including staff time, memberships, and services.
DeadlineOctober 14, 2026. The official CED page says the application will be available soon and a public notice will be issued when it is live. No cutoff clock time or time zone is published on the current program page.
Required next actionMonitor the official CED page for application launch and public notice; verify the released application and submission instructions, including the exact cutoff clock time and time zone; confirm applicant/partner eligibility; document the 20% total-project-cost match; and prepare a measurable regional talent recruitment, student retention, or targeted marketing project.
Current statusAnnounced — 2026 application not yet live; application window closes October 14, 2026Source verificationSeptember 23, 2026
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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