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Webinar Recording: Bridging the Gap – Funding Broadband for All
In this session, Courtney Dozier from USDOC shared key insights on the BEAD program and answered questions about funding and project type. Katheryn de Witt from Pew Charitable Trusts moderated a panel of city leaders including Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, MA; Mayor...
Q&A: Strengthening Mobility & Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s SMART Grant Program webinar on September 12, 2023.
5 Winning Strategies For BEAD Grant Applications
The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD) provides federal funding for broadband planning, deployment, mapping, equity, and adoption activities. These winning strategies will help city leaders work with state leadership to expand access to affordable...
Municipal Fiber Deployment Case Story (Waterloo, IA)
Read through Waterloo's efforts to create a locally owned, controlled, and operated telecommunications utility. This case story provides a breakdown of the project itself as well as what went into the planning process and what key efforts were deployed by Waterloo to...
Market-Driven Fiber Deployment Case Story (Mesa, AZ)
Read through Mesa's efforts to implement high-speed broadband access throughout the city. This case story provides a breakdown of the project itself as well as what went into the planning process and what key efforts were deployed by Mesa to plan this project. BEAD...
Broadband Funding Opportunities for State and Local Government
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) includes an array of grants to expand access to high-speed internet. The table below provides background and context around the BIL broadband funding landscape. Note that local governments can also use funding from the...
Webinar Recording: A SMART Approach to Road Innovation
In this session, Ben Levine from USDOT shared key insights on the SMART program and answered questions about funding and project type. Karina Ricks from Cityfi moderated a panel of city leaders including Mayor Craig Greenberg of Louisville, KY and Mayor Jeni Arndt of...
5 Winning Strategies for SMART Grant Applications
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program supports innovative demonstration projects that use advanced and emerging technology to improve the safety and efficiency of a community’s transportation infrastructure. Use these winning...
Q&A: IRA Tax Credit Webinar
Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s IRA Tax Credit webinar on July 18, 2023.
Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program
SMART helps communities with demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety. Projects might include systems integration, innovative aviation, smart grid, and/or traffic signals. By...
The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
FMA supports local communities through investments in strategies to harden resilience, in plans for flood mitigation, and in reducing the risk of damage before a disaster. Projects might include reducing flood losses by elevation and relocation of flood insured...
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
BRIC assists communities as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The program aims to shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and instead focus efforts on proactive investment...
State CWSRF Program Contacts
A list of state contacts for CWSRF assistance is provided directly from state agencies shared by the Environmental Protection Agency. Cities can contact the CWSRF program in their state for information on how to apply.
About the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Information provided by the Environmental Protection Agency about how the CWSRF works, eligible projects, and types of CWSRF assistance.
Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA)
Information about the Technical Assistance that the Environmental Protection Agency offers to support communities to identify water challenges, develop plans, build capacity, and develop application materials to access water infrastructure funding.
Partnerships for Advancing Clean Water Infrastructure
In this session, Zachary Schafer from the Environmental Protection Agency shared key topics of the CWSRF program and answered questions about the funding and loan processes in applications. Mami Hara and Paula Conolly from the US Water Alliance moderated a panel of...
Navigating IRA Tax Credits for Local Leaders Webinar Slide Deck
Review the information and resources shared by our Navigating IRA Tax Credits for Local Leaders Webinar panel members. Panel members included Christopher Coes, Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation; Mayor Regina Romero...
5 Winning Strategies for Cities to Access Financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) is a financing tool that supports a variety of water quality protection projects, including construction of and upgrades to wastewater treatment plants, stormwater management, and energy efficiency. Funding generally takes...
Electric Buses: Lessons from Early Adopters
Learn from two first movers on electric buses - Honolulu and Charlotte - about how to successfully navigate the transition to electric buses.
Reconnecting Communities for Economic Mobility – Webinar Recording
This session highlighted winning projects from 2022 and discussed discussed best practices for cities applying in 2023. This grant is the first-ever federal program designed to reconnect communities that were previously cut off from economic opportunities by...
RCN – Resources
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods tools and resources for grant applications
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program
Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program information and breakdown
IRS guidance on Clean Energy Tax Incentives
A description of tax provisions for Clean Energy Tax Incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Cities Advancing Climate Action: Unlocking the Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act
A report by Alliance for a Sustainable Future (a joint effort by The U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Center for Climate, and Energy Solutions (C2ES)) that showcases how local governments can use new direct pay tax credits to help fund infrastructure projects that...
Funding Opportunities for Nonprofits Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contain numerous funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations. Local leaders can help leverage these dollars by spreading awareness of these opportunities to their community-based...
IRA Guidance for Local Leaders – Webinar Recording
This session explored the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and the benefits that they will bring to residents. IRA contains several tax credits in service of increasing America’s competitiveness in the clean energy economy....
Clean Energy Tax Incentives: Elective Pay Eligible Tax Credits Table
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) makes several clean energy tax credits available to businesses; tax-exempt organi- zations; state, local, and tribal governments; other entities; and individuals. The IRA also enables entities to take advantage of certain...
Digitizing the Last Mile: How SMART Grant Winners Are Modernizing Urban Freight Management: Webinar Recording
This session explored how SMART grant award winners are managing how delivery vehicles access precious curb resources.
PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program Webinars by the FHWA
Find FHWA's full-length webinars regarding the PROTECT NOFO Opportunity!
PROTECTing our Nation’s Transportation System
As cities prepare to apply for the 2023 PROTECT grant opportunity, this session highlighted best strategies for tackling climate change by improving the resilience of the surface transportation system. Featured speakers include Gary Jensen, Director of the Office of...
Green Cincinnati Plan 2023
Cincinnati's approach to addressing Climate Change and how the city will safeguard its natural resources, bolster its communities, and stitch together a social fabric that connects communities to each other and the land.
Planning Tools for Combatting Extreme Heat
White House recommended tools for mapping heat island effects and combatting extreme heat
91st Annual Meeting: Sunday Morning Plenary Session
Watch mayors discuss the impact of the Local Infrastructure Hub and hear from different mayors as they dive into how they are addressing challenges and opportunities in their cities.
5 Winning Strategies for PROTECT Grant Applications
The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) discretionary grant program will provide $848 million to improve the environmental resilience of America’s surface transportation system, including highways,...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Department of Transportation Grant Award Case Studies
Take a look at examples of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded Department of Transportation projects. Case studies feature projects funded through Safe Streets and Roads for All, SMART, RAISE, and Reconnecting Communities grants.
Key Takeaways from Broadband Opportunities Session
Key takeaways from the May 10 Tech and Innovation Series session focused on how local leaders can make the most of the historic opportunity for universal access to high-speed Internet and full digital literacy.
SS4A Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant opportunity answered by the DOT.
StreetWise ‘MBA’
Interise's Streetwise MBA program to provide small business owners with the business knowledge, management know-how, and the networks needed to grow established small businesses.
KentuckianaWorks | Kentuckiana Builds
KentuckianaBuilds is one of the programs profiled in DOT's case studies of best practices in workforce development.
Healthy Homes Construction Careers
This program was developed by Employ Milwaukee in partnership with the Coalition on Lead Emergency (COLE), Social Development Commission (SDC), and Revitalize MKE to provide a supply of trained and certified workers to take jobs remediating lead paint hazards in...
Grant Application Checklist for a Strong Transportation Workforce and Labor Plan
Information on the types of workforce programs USDOT wants to see in grant applications can be found in this Checklist for Creating a Strong Workforce and Labor plan
SS4A Webinar
As cities prepare to apply for the 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant opportunity, this session highlighted winning projects from 2022 and provided insights to future applicants. Our federal experts and local leaders shared best practices and lessons learned...
Advancing Workforce Equity in BIL Webinar
This session discussed 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,...
5 Winning Strategies for Incorporating Workforce Provisions in BIL Projects
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides several critical opportunities for workforce development, including direct funding through specific grants. Importantly, the BIL includes provisions that promote diversity and equity in an infrastructure workforce that...
Tech and Innovation: Fair Paths to EV Charging – Webinar Recording
This session explored how U.S. cities can leverage new sources of federal funding to deliver more equitable rollouts of vehicle charging infrastructure. Leaders from St. Paul, MN and Columbus, OH shared their approaches to partnership, using city assets for public...
Navigating Broadband Opportunities – Webinar Recording
In this session, Josh Breitbart from NYS ConnectAll; Nate Denny from NC Dept. of IT; and Christine Burkette, Digital Equity Director of Detroit shared strategies cities can use to maximize broadband funding opportunities.
5 Winning Strategies for Planning and Demonstration Grants under Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
The SS4A program provides support for communities to plan and implement strategies to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. This year’s funding opportunity differs from FY 2022’s in that it allows communities to apply for resources to simultaneously...
5 winning strategies for tackling inequity through Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) applications
Top recommendations for tackling inequity in infrastructure through the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant opportunity from Michele Jolin, CEO and Co-founder of Results for America.
2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Winners
The first round of SS4A competitive grants awarded $800 million to 510 communities (473 Planning grants and 37 Implementation grants) and were evenly spread across the country. Here are some examples of winning applications.
Innovative Solutions for Safe Streets
Key takeaways from the April 12 Tech and Innovation Series session focused on innovative strategies for safe streets.
Advancing Environmental Protections for All: An Earth Day Celebration – Webinar Recording
This session discussed the Urban and Community Forestry Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act and explored how equity and climate policy intersect with the Administration’s Justice40 initiative. Featured speakers included Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House...
USFS Urban & Community Forestry Program – Funding Application Guide
Five Winning Strategies for Implementing Tree Equity
Opportunities for Local Governments to Plant Trees and Enhance Green Spaces
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provide unprecedented support for tree planting, reforestation and green space enhancement, with a focus on promoting equity among communities disproportionately impacted by climate change...
5 Winning Strategies for Implementing Justice40
Given the unprecedented funding for cities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), local governments play a key role in operationalizing this initiative; listed below are five winning strategies for cities as they seek to...
Safe Streets and Roads for All (Action Plan) 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 Safe Streets and Roads for All (Action Plan) opportunity, guide you through the application process, and present actionable...
Safe Streets and Roads for All (Implementation) 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 Safe Streets and Roads for All (Implementation) opportunity, guide you through the application process, and present actionable...
Electric Vehicles Grants – Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at these frequently asked questions and their answers as you develop your electric vehicle grant application.
Innovative Solutions for Safe Streets: Webinar Recording
In this session, Melissa Taylor, Director of Strategic Long Range Planning, City of Chattanooga & Stephanie Shaw, Chief of Staff, Office of Street Improvement Programs at NYC DOT shared how they leveraged technology...
Implementing EECBG: Guidance for Local Leaders Webinar Recording
In this session, Andi Mirviss from the Department of Energy shared key features of the EECBG program and answered questions about the voucher and grant applications. Tara Brown from the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) moderated a panel of city leaders,...
5 Winning Strategies for Securing Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) is a flexible block grant designed to boost state and local government capacity to address climate change, energy efficiency and environmental resilience. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)...
Grant Application Bootcamp Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 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 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grant program, guide you through the application process, and present actionable steps...
Electric Vehicles: Opportunities for Local Leaders Webinar Recording
This session features expert insights from the U.S. Department of Transportation, mayors on the vanguard of expanding access to electric vehicles, the Electrification Coalition, and more!
Winning Strategies for Developing a successful Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Fueling Grant Program Application
The Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure is a competitive grant program to increase funding and public accessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Priority is given to projects that expand EV charging and alternative...
Grant Application Bootcamp Charging and Fueling Infrastructure 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 Electric Vehicle Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant program, guide you through the application process, and present...
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