As federal funding programs are being canceled or put on hold, there is one program that has remained untouched. The State Small Business Initiative has funding available for local governments to develop credit support and investment programs tailored to their unique economic development challenges and goals. And because of the country’s concern over a potential […]
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a comprehensive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026, which includes new financial support for emerging state needs, disaster relief and modernizations to aging infrastructure. Tennessee’s new budget, approved by the state’s general assembly, will allocate $59.8 billion over the next FY to maintain, upgrade and operate the state’s government services, agencies […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), with the objective of making sure all grant recipients are operating in line with the new administration’s priorities, sent a formal letter to all potential recipients of federal transportation funding, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that continued funding is contingent upon strict compliance with federal laws and regulations, with […]
Maine’s public schools require $11 billion to renovate, replace and modernize school facilities, a new report finds. The state-led Commission on School Construction has released an interim summary of the new and existing needs of Maine’s public schools, facilities and students. Providing an update to the commission’s research over the last year, the summary outlines […]
Ohio is funding projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve access to multimodal transportation options throughout the state. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is announcing nearly $320 million in funding for transportation projects through the state’s Major New Construction Program. These awarded transportation projects seek to reduce traffic congestion that hinders mobility, economic development […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $60 million in awards from the Environmental Bond Act funding will be given out as the next round of Green Resiliency Grants. The program supports projects across flood-prone communities in New York to create vital stormwater management and resilient infrastructure. New York voters overwhelmingly approved the ballot proposition for […]
Connecticut is taking steps to bridge the digital divide and connect thousands of residents to reliable, high-speed internet service. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is announcing another round of awards through the state’s ConneCTed Communities Grant Program, with approximately $6.7 million in funding still available after this distribution. In this second […]