Gov. Andy Beshear has announced registration is open for the Broadband Grants Management Portal. Registering through the portal is the first step to apply for funds from the $1.1 billion allocation. Internet service providers, local government and nonprofits are all eligible. Step two includes the pre-qualification phase which will open Aug. 14 and closes Sept. 13. Users are encouraged to plan ahead to allow time for questions, clarifications or technical issues. More information and registration is available at this link : https://broadbandgrants.ky.gov/.