GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/KEDFA Direct Loan Program
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KEDFA Direct Loan Program

Administered by Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority · Kentucky

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Below-market interest rates for fixed asset financing
  • 2For agribusiness, tourism, industrial ventures, or service industry
  • 3Retail projects not eligible
  • 4Subject to availability of state revolving loan funds

Eligible Project Types

IndustrialAgricultureSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

KEDFA Direct Loan Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the KEDFA Direct Loan Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.