The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering up to $100 million to refurbish and modernize existing coal power plants around the nation.   The notice of funding opportunity, DE-FOA-0003606, targets projects that enhance efficiency, reliability and operational flexibility. The DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) are managing the initiative.  The program will […]

As 2026 approaches, transit-oriented development (TOD) continues to gain traction in cities throughout America. Federal funding support is holding steady, and new financing tools are available to broaden the field for planners, builders, and public agencies.   The Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for TOD project planning remains funded for fiscal year 2026 and larger federal programs, such as the Capital Investment Grants and […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced two major grant programs that together provide more than $1 billion to enhance security ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  The first program allocates $625 million to the 11 U.S. host cities. These funds are intended to support a range of security measures, including training and exercises, background checks for staff, […]

The Department of Interior has announced a package of actions aimed at helping Alaska boost energy development, access its natural resources and improve public safety.   Plans include reopening 1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas leasing.   The DOI is also allowing land development to resume by restoring leases to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. The leases were cancelled […]

Arizona is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with 34 high‑speed stations planned along major interstates and state routes. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking bids from private companies to build, operate and maintain the stations, enhancing options within the Arizona EV charging network.  This second phase of the program is nearly double the […]

Bonds elections are one of the main tools that state and local governments use to secure funding for major public projects. In the U.S., the last of this year’s bond elections occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The staggering amount of newly approved funding totaled $207 BILLION!   (The Strategic Partnerships Team has captured data on every project in every state that just got covered […]