Ohio announces $50 million to connect rural counties with broadband service

Ohio has announced a $50 million investment to support a broadband expansion project designed to improve internet coverage at some 38,000 buildings in the southwest portion of the state. This initiative will serve 13,000 households and 30,000 people currently without internet access. BroadbandOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Development, will work with Altafiber […]

Nebraska creates hub to help local entities win grant awards

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has launched a new center charged with helping state and local public agencies compete for federal grants. The Nebraska Infrastructure Hub was created to help communities navigate the challenges of the grant application and administration process, NDOT said. “Technical assistance will be available from development and grant application through project […]

Port projects about to launch provide numerous collaborative opportunities

Port infrastructure in America is a critical component of economic growth, and because of that, significant capital investments distributed through grants allocated by the federal government are  common.  It has been estimated that between 2021 and 2025, federal investment in port infrastructure will be approximately $163 billion. These investments are focused on enhancing capacity and […]

Road improvements, walkability among public’s top transportation priorities

Road improvements, bridge upkeep and walkability are Pennsylvania residents’ three top priorities according to public surveys taken as the state was preparing its biennial update to the 12-year transportation plan (TYP). The 2025 TYP allocates $88 billion over the next 12 years to air, ground and rail projects. Public input is crucial to the Pennsylvania […]

States eligible for grants to transition automotive suppliers to EV supply chains

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) has made $50 million available for six states with substantial automotive workforces. It is meant to assist small- and medium-size suppliers in adapting their manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, helping preserve jobs in traditional auto communities. The […]

NOAA opens $54 million NOFO to remove, capture debris along coasts, lakes

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will allocate $54 million across two funding opportunities to remove marine debris across the nation’s coasts and Great Lakes. Projects that receive funding will use large-scale marine debris removal solutions and install, monitor and maintain marine debris interception technologies. Eligible applicants for both funding opportunities include: State, local, […]

Baton Rouge seeks RFPs for new downtown master plan

Baton Rouge has designs on updating its downtown master plan for the first time since 2009, and Louisiana’s capital city is looking for the right consultants to steer the process. The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has issued a request for proposals to find a consultant firm that will develop a plan that maximizes downtown Baton […]