by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
City leaders can consider innovative private sector funding models as part of their strategy to secure and deploy BIL or IRA funding. Such approaches can expand the impact of the dollars by de-risking innovative ideas, filling funding restrictions or shortfalls and/or...
by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
Cities are well positioned to examine how the BIL or IRA funds may complement, expand or advance investments that are being made through other federal, state, local and philanthropic efforts. In developing a funding strategy, examine how the new funding will fit into...
by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program: FORWARD Orlando Orlando, FL | Planning & Demonstration Grant | Award: $3,200,000 Project at a Glance: The City of Orlando, Florida, received a planning and demonstration grant for $3.2 million to update its...
by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
Even though many of the grants do not specifically set aside funding for workforce development, cities can use BIL and IRA’s commitment to equity and good jobs to advance workforce development by: Creating or expanding construction, green energy and related trades...
by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
Creating quality jobs or improving the quality of existing jobs in communities sits at the heart of BIL, IRA and related investments. Job quality is made up of a set of interconnected principles: Earnings Schedules Safety and security Purpose and meaning Environment...
