Figuring out if the Accelerate 606 grant fits your business starts with the basics: location, revenue history, and growth readiness. This program serves established businesses in Appalachian Kentucky that are ready to scale but stuck without a clear strategic path. Not startups. Not ideas on napkins. Real operations with actual customers. The eligibility checker below walks you through the key requirements in under a minute. If you qualify, you'll see the next step: getting your application reviewed by our experts. Unsure about a requirement? Book a live call with a grant strategist who can interpret the criteria against your actual situation. And if this isn't the right fit, we'll route you to related Kentucky opportunities so your search doesn't end here.
Geographic eligibility explained
The 606 area code covers Eastern and Southern Kentucky, but the program's eligible counties extend slightly beyond that boundary. If your business address uses a 606 area code, you're almost certainly in. Border cases? Run the checker or contact Invest 606 directly. Because geography is the first filter, and getting it wrong wastes everyone's time.
Revenue and growth-stage: what "established" really means
The program doesn't publish a revenue threshold, which creates understandable uncertainty. What we found: they're looking for businesses with consistent income streams, not pre-revenue concepts. If you're generating revenue but feel stuck scaling, that's the profile. Startups with promising ideas but no customers yet should explore Launch 606 instead.
Ready to check your eligibility?
The tool above gives you instant feedback. If you're eligible, start your full application submission for expert review. Unsure about a requirement? Book a live 1-on-1 consultation and we'll clarify the criteria against your actual situation.
