Using federal funds to create local infrastructure jobs

September 28, 2022

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.

Other Resources

Strategies for Measuring the Impact of Your Infrastructure Project

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), has funded billions of dollars in roads, bridges, public transit and other critical infrastructure across the country. Taking an outcomes-driven approach to these...

Improving America’s Roadways—Safe Streets for All Webinar Recording and Summary

Video not working? Click here to view the webinar on YouTube.On April 29, 2025, the Local Infrastructure Hub hosted a session to discuss winning strategies for applying to the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, which is currently accepting...

Investing in Safe Streets and Roads for All

Use these resources to submit a high-quality, competitive grant application for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. Resources include a grant program overview, summary of what is new in the 2025 grant program, instructions for application submission, budget guidance, a case story on how Tampa has successfully invested their funding, and tools to strengthen core components of your grant application.