Florida invests $14.5M in aviation and manufacturing

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $14.5 million in infrastructure and workforce development funding to be awarded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The JGGF is an economic development program designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state. Each year proposals are reviewed by FloridaCommerce and chosen by […]

A source of funding support not to be overlooked during uncertain times  

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’s $59.8B budget boosts schools, disaster relief

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 […]

USDOT ties funding to compliance with new federal priorities

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 […]

Report: Maine schools need $11B in upgrades

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 invests $320M in transportation projects to reduce congestion

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 […]

NY allocates $60M for stormwater infrastructure projects

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 […]