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The Local Infrastructure Hub shares the best resources available to help local towns and communities make the most of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Building for the All: Infrastructure Standards
To guide government leaders at all levels, PolicyLink and partners have developed a set of Infrastructure Standards, precipitated by the unprecedented influx of government funds with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act...
Electric Buses: Lessons from Early Adopters – Webinar Recording
Practical advice and big ideas for tech-enhanced transportation resilience
Takeaways: Fair Paths to EV Charging
Climate Action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A Guide for Local Government Leaders
This guidebook (which was shared during the February 28th webinar) is intended to help mayors and their staff to understand the climate provisions included in the IRA, the opportunities for local government, and the multiple roles that mayors can play in maximizing...
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...
IRA Guidance for Local Leaders – Webinar Recording
The Inflation Reduction Act’s $370 billion investment in American clean energy technology, manufacturing, and innovation will lower energy costs for families and small businesses and create good-paying jobs and new economic opportunities for workers. John Podesta,...
5 Winning Strategies for Cities to Access and Leverage Inflation Reduction Act Resources
Five ways local leaders can maximize the Inflation Reduction Act’s resources.
Inflation Reduction Act: Key Funding Opportunities for Cities
Historic funding opportunities to combat climate change and promote environmental resilience.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Maps of Progress
These maps show how much funding has been announced for work within states, including a breakdown by category of funding.
Upcoming 2023 BIL NOFOs
Find out more about upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!
Funding Available for Advancing Clean Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
BIL funding opportunities available for water infrastructure projects
Resources shared during the 1/31 Webinar
The following resources were shared during the 1/31 LIH Webinar – Leveraging Federal Funds for Green Infrastructure Projects
5 winning strategies for Leveraging BIL and IRA Funds for Climate-Friendly Infrastructure Projects
Five ways Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funds could be combined to create climate-friendly infrastructure projects.
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) – Webinar Recording
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) more than doubled funding for USDOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. RAISE helps communities move forward on projects that make our transportation systems safer and more...
Five winning strategies: RAISE
Five winning strategies for a competitive Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) application
Grant Application Bootcamp FMA (FEMA) Guidance and Tools
With a mix of webinars, practical tools, and templates, the Grant Application Bootcamp materials are designed to provide an overview of the FMA FY22 opportunity, guide you through the application process, and present actionable steps that can be taken to submit a...
Grant Application Bootcamp BRIC (FEMA) Guidance and Tools
With a mix of webinars, practical tools, and templates, the Grant Application Bootcamp materials are designed to provide an overview of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) FY22 opportunity, guide you through the application process, and...
Q&A: Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant Program
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s Reconnecting Communities + Equity: Engagement & Environmental Justice webinar on Aug. 2, 2022.
Q&A: Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s Revolutionizing Transportation: The SMART Program webinar on Oct. 25, 2022.
Q&A: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s Delivering Results: Investing in Community Resilience webinar on Sept. 27, 2022.
Q&A: Broadband and Middle Mile
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband Expansion and Middle Mile webinar on Aug. 16, 2022.
Q&A: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s Advancing Energy Efficiency webinar on Sept. 13, 2022.
Climate action and the Inflation Reduction Act: A guide for local government leaders
This guidebook is intended to help mayors and their staff to understand the climate provisions included in the IRA, the opportunities for local government, and the multiple roles that mayors can play in maximizing the benefits of the law, while actively minimizing the...
Grant Application Bootcamps – Grant Fact Sheets
The linked fact sheets provide grant overviews for local governments. These documents are designed to help cities understand the eligibility requirements and activities associated with associated federal funding opportunities, with a particular focus on small and...
Thriving Communities
Top recommendations for cities and towns seeking technical assistance and organizational capacity support through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program.
Grant Application Bootcamp – SMART (DOT) Guidance and Tools
With a mix of webinars, practical tools, and templates, the Grant Application Bootcamp materials are designed to provide an overview of the SMART FY22 opportunity, guide you through the application process, and present actionable steps that can be taken to submit a strong application.
Advancing Energy Efficiency: The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)
Learn how to access funding for initiatives and programs that will reduce fossil fuel emissions, cut down on energy usage, and improve energy efficiency in communities.
Delivering Results: Investing in Community Resilience
This Local Infrastructure Hub session focused on how cities and towns can develop competitive BRIC applications.
Local Infrastructure Hub Kickoff Session for Mayors
During our kickoff session, Mike Bloomberg spoke about how the Local Infrastructure Hub will help cities create infrastructure programs that transform communities.
Safe Streets and Roads for All: Equity Deep Dive for Mayors
Continue learning and discussing how BIL can support cities’ efforts to make streets and roads safe for all residents, while getting exclusive support.
National Broadband Resource Hub
The National Broadband Resource Hub (NBRH) is a philanthropic initiative empowering government and community leaders to build a better broadband future.
Closing the Digital Divide: Broadband Expansion and Middle Mile
Learn about opportunities for cities and towns to improve broadband access and advance digital equity through BIL.
EECBG Grant Calculator–Funding Allocation Estimates for Local Governments
City Renewables has produced a calculator that can give funding estimates for cities and counties who will be eligible for direct formula funding through the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).
Assess funding opportunities for local energy transition goals
Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from block grants and technical assistance to competitive grants, loans, and revolving loan funds.
Understanding how federal funds can promote electric vehicle deployment
The transportation electrification programs in Infrastructure Law will reduce pollution, improve public health, strengthen our energy independence, and advance technology change to solve some of our most pressing transportation challenges. The Electrification Coalition is supporting stakeholders across the country to maximize federal funding for efficient, effective, and equitable deployment of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Federal Assistance e311
This collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies and the U.S. Conference of Mayors helps cities identify, obtain, and retain federal funding for COVID recovery and response efforts and infrastructure investments.
Bloomberg Cities: driving innovation in cities
The Bloomberg Cities website both spotlights best-in-class efforts in cities and provides access to cutting-edge resources and support for city leaders.
Using federal funds to create local infrastructure jobs
This guide from National League of Cities shows how a change to federal guidelines could open the door for local agencies to invest federal funding in local and targeted hire policies on construction projects.
Reconnecting Communities + Equity: Engagement & Environmental Justice
Learn how BIL funding opportunities can form inclusive engagement with communities that advance core equity priorities