Using federal funds to create local infrastructure jobs

September 28, 2022

This guide from National League of Cities shows how a change to federal guidelines could open the door for local agencies to invest federal funding in local and targeted hire policies on construction projects.

Other Resources

Successes in Direct Funding: Breaking Ground and Building Futures Webinar Recording and Summary

Video not working? Click here to view the webinar on YouTube.Access the presentation here.On November 25th, 2025, the Local Infrastructure Hub hosted a session to explore successes in securing direct federal funding for cities. Since the passage of the Infrastructure...

Intro to Clean/Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF/DWSRF) are federal-state programs that provide financial assistance, in the form of low-cost loans, for investments in drinking water and water quality infrastructure projects. This resource introduces...

Tapping Into the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Webinar Recording and Summary

Video not working? Click here to view the webinar on YouTube.Access the presentation here.On October 28th, 2025, the Local Infrastructure Hub hosted a session to explore the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The CWSRF provides local governments with low-cost...