New York grants $40 million to rehabilitate apartments with income restrictions

The state of New York has announced $40 million in awards for nonprofits and local governments across New York, including the Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, Southern Tier and Western New York. The grants will go toward repairing and renovating up to 600 vacant and unlivable apartments, turning them into […]

DOE invests $31 million to provide research opportunities for underrepresented groups

The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to accelerate scientific research and bring new institutions into its academic ecosystem. Through a new $31 million funding initiative, the agency is supporting research projects at institutions in multiple states, with a particular focus on emerging research organizations and institutions that serve historically underrepresented groups.  The funding comes […]

DOT rolls out $172 million in roadway safety grants nationwide

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $172 million in funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This third and final round of 2024 awards will be distributed as part of the grant initiative central to the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS).  The grants will […]

Port Authority of NY and NJ proposes $9.4 billion 2025 budget, $3.6 billion for infrastructure

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has unveiled its proposed $9.4 billion budget for 2025, allocating $3.6 billion to capital infrastructure projects.   These projects include the redevelopment of the region’s key airports, the replacement of the aging Midtown Bus Terminal and a comprehensive rehabilitation of the George Washington Bridge.  Other projects […]

Texas A&M regents approve move than $500 million in new construction projects

Texas A&M has approved more than half-a-billion dollars in construction projects, including a new space exploration project.  Earlier this month, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved over $500 million to expand educational and research facilities across the state.  The approval of these projects comes after the A&M System had a record $1.19 […]

USDA invests $256 million in rural clean energy projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ramping up its support for clean energy adoption across rural America. The agency recently announced more than $256 million in new loans and grants that will fund projects across 40 states.   This latest round of funding pushes the total investment through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) past […]

Mississippi unleashes $110 million to ready industrial sites for development

Mississippi is making a major push to attract business investment and improve infrastructure across the state.   The state recently announced more than $110 million in economic development funding that will support site development, workforce training and infrastructure improvements throughout Mississippi.  The bulk of the funding – $97 million – will go toward projects designed […]