by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
BIL and IRA address both equity and job quality in a number of tangible ways. See examples below. Wage Standards BIL: Includes Davis-Bacon Act standards for wages and benefits to protect workers in the construction sector and to advance good jobs. For more information...
by jnguye60 | Jun 14, 2024 | Resources
The administration has issued a variety of policies, guidance documents, initiatives and other materials indicating a commitment to serving diverse individuals and advancing good jobs across all industries. Cities should use these as a reference as they develop...
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...
