Tribal Communities to Receive $45 Million for Climate Resilience Projects
In hopes of combating reducing the disproportionate effects of climate change, the Department of the Interior recently announced that tribal communities will be the recipient of $45 million investment for climate resilience projects. The investment is supported by $20...
Missouri Receives $410 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Communities in Missouri became the recipients of $410 million from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the funding of which was made possible though American Rescue Plan Act. The financial boost will be used for lead service line inventories, drinking water,...
New Mexico to Receive $84.5 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects
New Mexico will receive $84.5 million after the passage of the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA); the funds will be used for its critical water infrastructure projects. The Paper further reported: “Water is ground zero for climate change, and communities...
USDOT Announces $2.3 Billion Investment for Intercity Passenger Rail Across America
Through the Federal-State Partnership for Inter-city Passenger Rail Grant Program, the Department of Transportation announced a $2.3 billion funding commitment to enhance and modernize intercity rail passenger transportation across the country. Beginning on March 7,...
NY Governor Allocates $232 Million for Drinking Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects
Water infrastructure projects across New York are getting additional funding after Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $232 million investment on sewer infrastructure projects and public water systems. The funding includes short-term financing that will give...
Pharr TxDOT Receives $2.5 Billion for Highway Projects
The Texas Transportation Commission has allocated $2.5 billion in state funding to the district office of the Texas Department of Transportation in Pharr which will be utilized for engineering projects, road designs, acquisitions of right-of-way, and environmental...
NYC Grocery Chain Secures $110 Million in Infrastructure Funding
Modernization efforts in Bronx continue as $110 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill would go toward Hunts Point Produce Market, an important link in New York's food supply chain that has been operating for almost 50 years. The package will be used to...
Local Govs Prioritize Highway Expansion Projects, Veering From Federal Guidance: Study
A recent study, released by U.S. Public Interest Research Group, finds that states continue to propose and start more highway expansion projects – a deviation from the the federal guidance to finance more eco-friendly initiatives like bike lanes. While $1 trillion...
DOT Rolls Out $900 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure
The US Department of Transportation recently announced that 34 states and Puerto Rico are set to get a cut of the $900 million funds allotted for building electric vehicle charging infrastructures. According to DOT's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan,...
EPA Awards $1.1 Billion to 18 States for Water Infrastructure Projects
Late last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that $1.1 billion in funding has been awarded to 18 states through the State Revolving Fund which will be used by recipients to finance water infrastructure projects. The 18 states are just the first...