The United States Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, Results for America, Delivery Associates
Logos for Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballmer Group, Emerson Collective, Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and Waverley St Foundation
The United States Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, Results for America, Delivery Associates
Logos for Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ballmer Group, Emerson Collective, Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, and Waverley St Foundation
Local Infrastructure Hub
Local Infrastructure Hub

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Blending and Braiding BIL and IRA funding streams for Green Infra

This session is focused on how IRA and BIL funding streams can be integrated for different types of infrastructure projects, particularly green infrastructure projects. Webinar Resources Webinar Recording Link to the TA programs available through EPA: https://www.epa.gov/advance/resources-and-technical-assistance https://bloombergcities.jhu.edu/federal-assistance-e311-events AFA’s IIJA Federal Investment guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d9f9365f67b454b1ce2dc2f/t/61bcc04bf1f53508adc9c92c/1639759961138/IIJA+Investment+Guide.pdf Check out the great C40 Guidebook on IRA https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Climate-action-and-the-Inflation-Reduction-Act-A-guide-for-local-government-leaders?language=en_US https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_fy22-bric-technical-assistance-psm.pdf Another infrastructure resource for municipalities from Brookings Metro https://www.brookings.edu/interactives/brookings-federal-infrastructure-hub/

Transformative Technologies for Transportation Resilience

Climate change is increasing risks for urban surface transportation across the country. These challenges make it harder and costlier for cities to achieve their mobility goals. This webinar will explore how cities can take advantage of $1.4 billion in competitive grants anticipated through US DOT's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program. Participants will hear from U.S. cities using a variety of innovative technologies and tactics to improve our understanding and mitigate climate-related transportation systems risks. Webinar Resources Practical advice and big ideas for tech-enhanced transportation resilience

Advancing Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) delivers more than $50 billion to improve our nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure -- the single largest investment in water that the federal government has ever made. This historic investment will increase access to safe drinking water, restore clean water in communities and wild spaces, mitigate stormwater in a safe and controlled manner, and more. This session will provide an overview of major EPA Water and Wastewater BIL funding streams and the regulatory agenda that will impact project priorities and funding. The session will also examine funding for lead pipes, the water-energy nexus, and emerging contaminants. Finally, we will discuss how cities should be working with their states to access funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Webinar Resources Funding Available for Advancing Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

IRA Guidance for Local Leaders

This session will discuss strategies for local leaders to maximize their communities' benefits from the programs available through the Inflation Reduction Act, including consumer-facing tax credits, building retrofits and conversion to cleaner forms of energy. Speakers will describe the technical assistance and resources available for local leaders to unlock the full potential of the law and move forward on their climate priorities.

Electric Buses: Lessons from Early Adopters

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expanded federal funding for low or no emission buses more than six-fold to some $1.6 billion. This historic investment will provide assistance for 150 bus fleets and facilities to reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. This session will provide an inside look at U.S. cities' experiences with electric buses to date. How have these early adopters navigated procurement, workforce, and other operational challenges? Guests will share their lessons and advice for cities as they prepare to submit applications to the federal Transit Administration's FY2023 Low or No Emission Vehicle program. Webinar Resources Watch the recording!

Electric Vehicles: Opportunities for Local Leaders

As the administration continues to roll out historic investments in electric vehicles, join the Hub to learn more about the forthcoming electric vehicles NOFO and the best strategies for securing funding for an equitable electric vehicle program in your city. This session will feature expert insights from the U.S. Department of Transportation, mayors on the vanguard of expanding access to electric vehicles, the Electrification Coalition, and more!   Webinar Resources Grant Application Bootcamp Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Guidance and Tools Developing a successful Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Fueling Grant Program Application Webinar Recording

EECBG Implementation

This session will provide technical insights to city leaders as they complete their applications to secure Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Featured speakers include Andi Mirviss, Management and Program Analyst, Department of Energy, and Tara Brown, Senior Manager of Service Delivery at Institute for Market Transformation (IMT). Attendees will leave with a clear sense of the key components of the grant, upcoming technical assistance opportunities, and the best strategies for submitting a competitive application.

Innovative Solutions for Safe Streets

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), a new program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides more than $5 billion in new federal funding for planning and implementation of strategies to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. U.S. DOT announced awards for implementation grants from the program’s first round. How do technology innovations fit into successful SS4A projects? What makes for winning technology-enabled proposals? With SS4A’s second round tentatively scheduled to kick off in April 2023, this session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn from cities implementing tech innovations funded through the program’s FY2022 discretionary funding round.

Advancing Environmental Protections for All: An Earth Day Celebration

Join the Local Infrastructure Hub for the next session – Advancing Environmental Protections for All: An Earth Day Celebration on Tues. April 25 at 2 p.m. ET. This session will discuss the Urban and Community Forestry Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act and explore how equity and climate policy intersect with the Administration’s Justice40 initiative. Featured speakers include Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, The White House; Mike Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City and Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies; Mayor Kathy Sheenan of Albany, NY; Mayor Lauren McClean of Boise, ID; Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago; Joel Pannell, VP of Urban Forest Policy, American Forests; and more!

Safe Streets and Roads for All: Insights from 2022 Winners

Join The Local Infrastructure Hub on Tuesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. ET. for the next session – Safe Streets and Roads for All: Insights from 2022 Winners. As cities prepare to apply for the 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant opportunity, this session will highlight winning projects from 2022 and provide insights to future applicants. Our federal experts and local leaders will share best practices and lessons learned with participants. Featured speakers include Emily Schweninger, Policy Advisor for Safety, U.S. Department of Transportation; Mayor Jane Castor of Tampa, FL; Mayor Frank Cownie of Des Moines, IA; Mayor Martha Guerrero of West Sacramento, CA; and Ryan Russo, Principal, Together Projects LLC!

Tech and Innovation Center Series

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides more than $65 billion for broadband infrastructure. The bulk of these funds will be administered by state governments. With states finalizing Five-Year Action Plans for federal review, cities are preparing for these new opportunities to expand access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service. This session will provide a deep dive into strategies cities can use to make the most of these funding opportunities: What kinds of broadband technologies and networks are eligible for funding, and what innovative approaches to future-proofing these investments are available? What data should cities invest to maximize access to and impact of broadband funds as state plans roll out? How can cities use these data to evaluate state investments? States seeking Digital Equity funds are required to develop digital equity plans. Do cities need their own digital equity plans? What opportunities exist for combining and layering multiple programs and sources of broadband funding to maximize impact? What innovative approaches to funding broadband investments for multi-family housing are available?  

Advancing Workforce Equity in BIL

This session will discuss workforce development provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a focus on empowering cities to promote equity in infrastructure. Featured speakers include Paige Shevlin, Strategic Advisor for Infrastructure Workforce Development, U.S. Department of Transportation, Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, and mayors. Webinar Resources Webinar Recording 5 Winning Strategies for Incorporating Workforce Provisions in BIL Projects