The federal government has announced $8.1 billion in funds toward Kentucky infrastructure projects. The highest share of these funds are going toward transportation projects, at 48.7%, which this analysis will cover more thoroughly in the next section.

Perhaps surprisingly, Christian County received the most federal funding in the state at $485.6 million, despite not being the most populous. However, that only includes projects where White House data specified the county, leaving out billions of dollars across hundreds of projects.

Some of the largest non-transportation projects in Kentucky were funded through the Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment Program; the Water-Related Environmental Infrastructure Assistance; the Battery Materials Processing Grants; and others.

Transportation projects dominate overall infrastructure funding allocations, according to the data. Just over half of federal dollars announced so far are geared toward transportation projects across the country. Within the category, most funding has been doled out to build, repair, or modernize roads, bridges, and other major projects. The same is true in Kentucky, where 79.2% of transportation funds are going toward these.

Some initiatives, like the National Highway Performance Program and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, provided specific allocations to states to invest in broad categories. Others were awarded through applications for more specific expansion or repair projects. A few of the large titled projects in Kentucky include:
- $250 million in National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Megaprojects) funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
- $30 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants funding for the Kentucky - Foster Economic Sustainability Throughout Kentucky Project
- $25 million in Local and Regional Project Assistance Grants (RAISE) funding for the Rebuild Downtown Mayfield

This is a snapshot of allocations as of July, but new projects are announced every couple of weeks. With so much funding going into the nation's infrastructure, residents are likely to encounter working crews and new features wherever they travel—whether driving, by plane, on public transit, or otherwise—for years to come. Lawmakers hope that these efforts will modernize the nation, enhance safety and resilience, all the while creating jobs and boosting American industries.

This story features data reporting and writing by Paxtyn Merten and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.