Phoenix is planning to increase shade across the city over the next five years. In November, the Phoenix City Council approved the $60 million “Shade Phoenix” plan that will accelerate the creation and enhance the maintenance of shade throughout the city. With an average of 300 sunny days per year, Phoenix is one of the […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will fund numerous rail projects that improve the safety, efficiency and service of the nation’s rail networks and rail crossings. The DOT is announcing more than $1.25 billion in funding through two federal grant programs, seeking to modernize rail crossings and strengthen intercity passenger rail service across the country […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for a funding opportunity of up to $80 million to promote progress in producing high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). The grants will assist industry partners in creating technologies and strategies to enhance the HALEU supply chain nationwide, establishing a robust and dependable nuclear fuel supply. “We need […]
Higher education institutions across the United States are investing in transformative infrastructure projects to advance academic excellence, research capabilities and student experience. These multi-million-dollar initiatives create significant opportunities for collaboration between public and private partners. Officials at Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture will soon begin overseeing a $63 million project to deliver two new […]
Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore is announcing an economic growth agenda to guide the state’s 2025 legislative session and outline budget priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2026. “Together, we have laid out an economic growth strategy that plays to Maryland’s unique strengths—so we can spur business growth and build an economy that works for everyone,” said […]
Federal funds are available for communities to protect themselves from the impacts of climate change. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening another funding round of two major climate resilience initiatives with $1.35 billion in new grant funding aimed at helping communities protect themselves against increasingly frequent and severe weather events. The package includes […]
The State University of New York (SUNY) is receiving federal funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its campuses across New York. The $15 million in funding, announced by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, will allow SUNY to install up to 350 EV charging stations. The funding comes from the U.S. Department […]