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04/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2026 08:01
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) Distributes Awards Through Nuclear Grant Program
April 16, 2026
By Camille Norton, NASEO
In March 2026, the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) selected 6 organizations to receive up to $2 million in investment through the Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program. The funding, $10 million in total, aims to stimulate job opportunities, strengthen local economies, and drive workforce training.
The Nuclear Energy Development Grant Program, administered by KNEDA, was created in 2025 through Senate Bill 179. The proposals aim to advance the technological development and economic growth of the nuclear energy sector in Kentucky.
The organizations selected from both public and private sectors will utilize the funding to support and advance siting analyses, enrichment supply-chain planning, workforce development, and educational programming.
Kenya Stump, Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy, contributed to the working group whose recommendations ultimately led to KNEDA's formation. Kentucky also serves as a co-chair of the NASEO Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative, which advances next-generation nuclear technologies.
Source: NASEO
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