Nearly $1 billion in grants is becoming available through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to fund programs that ensure communities have access to the internet and the devices and skills needed to fully participate in the digital world. The funding opportunity, part of the Digital Equity Act’s $1.25 billion Competitive Grant Program, is a […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is Tyler Svitak, executive director of the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance. Public career highlights: After graduating from CU Denver with a degree in Environmental Studies, I began working for a U.S. Department of […]
Congress continues to allocate billions to a long-overdue effort to make the country’s bridges safer. About 50,000 bridges in America recently were deemed structurally unsound, and weather-related events are taking a huge toll on bridge structures. Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $5 billion in awards for 13 large bridge projects. Many of […]
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake projects that improve the nation’s ports, harbors, inland waterways and flood protection infrastructure The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) passed with a vote of 359 to 13. Proponents of the bill, H.R. 8812, say […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is making $70 million in grants available to bring artificial intelligence to manufacturing to fortify America’s industrial backbone. The initiative, announced Monday, seeks to establish a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on leveraging AI to enhance the resilience of U.S. manufacturers over a five-year period. The Notice […]
The state of Pennsylvania is investing $257.5 million to support 18 water infrastructure projects across the state. The projects will replace pipes, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade service capabilities, extend service to additional communities and reduce environmental contaminants. The funds come from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), which provides financial assistance for construction or improvements […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will provide $113.8 million to the Oklahoma Capital Improvement Authority (OCIA) to enhance rural road safety and infrastructure across 15 counties. The three loans, in combination with two prior loans, will improve 111 miles of rural roads. The funds will support Phases 3, 4 and 5 of the $426.7 […]