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Grant Application Strategies for Capacity Constrained Communities Webinar Resources

Find resources including mapping tools, technical assistance, and key strategies that will help your capacity constrained community develop more competitive BIL and IRA project applications.

Grant Application Strategies for Capacity Constrained Communities – Webinar Recording

In this session, Michelle Thomas and Jennifer Cecil of Thomas Consulting Group shared strategies for how cities and towns can overcome capacity constraints, and make their Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act grant applications more...

Technical Assistance Guide

Use this guide to identify opportunities for federal assistance programs that will help you achieve your district’s infrastructure and climate goals.

Communicating Your City’s Infrastructure Vision to Residents Webinar Summary

Review key insights, resources, and shared materials shared during our 11/14 Communicating Your City’s Infrastructure Vision to Residents Webinar!

Communicating Your City’s Infrastructure Vision to Residents – Webinar Recording

In this session, Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs discussed advancements made possible by BIL and shared insights on how to share infrastructure successes with your residents. City leaders...

Upcoming 2023 BIL NOFOs

Find out more about upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!

Communicating Your City’s Infrastructure Vision to Residents Webinar Resources

Use this messaging toolkit to communicate your vision and progress towards securing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.

Funding Sustainable and Equitable Transportation Webinar Summary

Review key insights, resources, and relevant LIH bootcamp materials shared during our 10/24 Funding Sustainable and Equitable Transportation (RAISE) Webinar!

Rebooting Your Energy Code Webinar Summary

Review key insights, resources, and shared materials shared during our 9/27 Rebuilding Your Energy Code Webinar!

Raising the Bar: Funding Sustainable & Equitable Transportation – Webinar Recording

In this session, Shailen Bhatt, Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Andrea Jacobson, Program Manager for RAISE, U.S. Department of Transportation shared key insights on the RAISE program and best practices for advancing sustainable and...

Rebooting Your Energy Code – Webinar Recording

The IIJA and IRA provide a historic opportunity to update state and city buildings codes to meet modern energy efficiency standards. This session focused on current and future funding opportunities from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aimed at helping cities...

Multimodal Transit Transfer Center (Lincoln, NE)

RAISE Overview The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program invests in road, rail, transit, and port projects promising to achieve national objectives. This grant builds on prior programs, such as the Better...

5 Winning Strategies for Building a Successful RAISE Application

Government leaders can use this resource to streamline their application preparation process as it includes best practices for submitting a competitive application for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity.

Investing in Resilient Communities Webinar Summary

Review key insights, resources, and relevant LIH bootcamp materials shared during our 10/10 Investing in Resilient Communities (BRIC) Webinar!

Q&A for Investing In Resilient Communities: Flooding Webinar

Review the answers to questions cities asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s webinar with BRIC and NOAA on Oct. 10, 2023

Investing in Resilient Communities Webinar

In this session, Derrick Hiebert, from FEMA shared key insights on the BRIC program and answered questions about funding and project type. Cynthia McCoy from USDN moderated a panel of city leaders including Mayor Van R. Johnson of Savannah, GA; Mayor Ted Wheeler and...

Q&A: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program

Answers to questions asked during the Local Infrastructure Hub’s BEAD Grant Program webinar on September 26, 2023.

Resources on tree equity scores and tree planting resources

American Forests' resources on tree equity scores and tree planting resources.

Embarcadero Seawall Program

Information about the SF Seawall Project.

How Digital Twins Can Help Cities Build Resilience – Webinar Recording

In this session, Austin officials discussed how two digital twin pilots are helping model smoke clouds from building and wildfires, and optimize workflows and layouts inside a new emergency operations center, and how the city structures its partnership with...

5 winning strategies for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Applications

The BRIC program provides funding directly to states for preventive investments in natural disaster resilience, including hazard mitigation planning and projects that will reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster. Below are five winning strategies...

Flood Mitigation Funding Opportunities for State and Local Governments

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) includes an array of grants to address flood mitigation. The below table provides background and context around the BIL flood mitigation landscape.

ResilienCity Park Case Story (Hoboken, NJ)

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides funding directly to states for preventive investments in natural disaster resilience, including hazard mitigation...

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...

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.

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.

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