Learn how cities can use data to improve infrastructure projects and measure impact under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in this timely webinar.

The Local Infrastructure Hub serves as a trusted resource for cities and towns, offering clear, actionable updates and insights into federal infrastructure funding and policy. President Trump recently signed significant legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, into law that will shift the fiscal landscape for local governments. This virtual session will help decision-makers navigate evolving infrastructure policies and equip attendees with the insights needed to meet updated clean energy investment timelines, manage grant awards and align grant management practices with current federal priorities and funding streams. Participants will gain an understanding of how the recently passed federal budget will affect past and future infrastructure grant opportunities, along with access to resources and technical assistance. Register today.

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, changes in federal grant programs and the rescission of previously obligated funds all in play, local governments are navigating major shifts in how federal dollars are delivered. Long-standing assumptions about grant stability are changing, and leaders must now adapt to a rapidly evolving funding environment. This virtual session will help local officials and grant managers plan ahead as federal support becomes more variable. Attendees will learn how to adjust their strategies, prepare for possible budget cuts and align their projects with shifting federal priorities. The session will also explore how scenario planning can help protect services, staff and infrastructure if funding changes midstream. Participants will gain practical tools to assess which grants might be at risk, build more resilient funding plans and respond confidently to change. They’ll also receive access to helpful resources and technical assistance. Register today.

As cities and towns adapt to the new era of federal funding, municipal grantmaking, planning and economic development teams are adjusting internal processes and stakeholder engagement to meet the moment while continuing to build a better future for their residents. A key tool that mayors, city and town planners, and grant coordination teams can use to guide investment while navigating evolving federal funding priorities is long range planning. Comprehensive plans, strategic plans and neighborhood master plans — collectively referred to as “long range plans” — can be empowering tools to define a shared vision and support local stewardship. Long range plans typically have a 10-plus-year time horizon and a broad scope, often encompassing a neighborhood, municipality or region. The result is a document with a clear community vision and goals that serve as guidance for long-term investment decisions and local policymaking. These long range plans set the stage for pursuit of future formula funding and competitive grants. By establishing long-term infrastructure goals that grantmakers can use to scope out and secure grant opportunities, long range planning allows cities to be agile when aligned grant opportunities are announced, sometimes with short application windows. Join Accelerator for America’s Mary Ellen Wiederwohl to […]