by Local Infrastructure Hub | Jul 22, 2025 | Explainer/Guide, General BIL Information, Resources
H.R. 1 was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. Because the bill was passed through Congress using the reconciliation process, a special procedure used primarily for tax and revenue legislation, H.R. 1 contains little in the way of explicit...
by Local Infrastructure Hub | Jul 22, 2025 | Explainer/Guide, General BIL Information, Resources
The Opportunity Zones (OZ) program is a tax incentive designed to spur investment and economic development in low-income census tracts. This guide will explain how Opportunity Zones work; their potential benefits; key considerations for cities, investors, and other...
by Local Infrastructure Hub | Jun 11, 2025 | Energy and Power, Explainer/Guide, Resources
The Buses and Bus Facilities program (Bus Program) is partnered with the Low or No Emission Grant program (Low-No Program), and both are administered concurrently by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These grant programs are intended to modernize public...
by Local Infrastructure Hub | May 6, 2025 | Explainer/Guide, General BIL Information, Resources, Winning Strategies
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has funded billions of dollars in roads, bridges, public transit and other critical infrastructure across the country. Taking an outcomes-driven approach to these...
by Local Infrastructure Hub | Apr 29, 2025 | Explainer/Guide, Program/NOFO Deadlines, Resources, Surface Transportation - Local/Regional
The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program is a competitive funding opportunity that local governments can use for planning, demonstration or implementation projects aimed at improving roadway safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious...
by Local Infrastructure Hub | Jan 7, 2025 | Disaster Preparedness, Explainer/Guide, Resources
Current as of: December 17, 2024 Disaster preparedness and climate resilience are critical priorities for city leaders due to the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act include several...
