Source: National League of Cities
Recognizing the challenges first responders and educators face in achieving homeownership, federal lawmakers have introduced the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2023, which aims to revolutionize the homeownership opportunities for our first responders and teachers. Read more »
KEY FEDERAL UPDATES
Tell Congress: PFAS Legislation Must Include Municipal Liability Protection
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released draft bipartisan legislation to improve the mitigation and remediation of PFAS contamination by providing new resources at the federal, state and local levels. NLC is advocating for inclusion of liability protection for municipal water utilities, landfills and solid waste facilities, airports and fire departments. Read more »
Coming Soon: USDOT’s 2023 Thriving Communities Program
Expected to open in September, this program provides technical assistance, planning and capacity building support to under-resourced and disadvantaged communities to help plan and deliver quality infrastructure projects and community development projects. Read more »
EPA, Army Corps Update “Waters of the U.S.” Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new final rule amending the definition of “Waters of the U.S.” under the Clean Water Act to conform with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA. Read more »
DOE Toolkit on Commercial PACE Clean Energy Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy developed a toolkit for local governments to develop or grow Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE). Read more »
FEMA Announces Climate Resilience Funding Finalists
FEMA announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in funding to help communities across the nation enhance resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. Read more »
KEY FEDERAL UPDATES
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6, 1:00 PM ET
Housing Supply Accelerator Listening Session: Northeast
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6, 2:00 PM ET
USDOT: Introduction to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Federal Requirements
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TUESDAY, SEPT 19, 1:30 PM ET
SDOT: Utilizing DOT Data and Mapping Tools for Stronger Grant Applications
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Department of Transportation
- Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program. Closing Date: 9/28/2023
- Transit Oriented Development Pilot Program. Closing Date: 10/10/2023
- Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. Closing Date: 10/10/2023
- Bridge Investment Program. COMING SOON.
- Thriving Communities. COMING SOON.
- Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. COMING SOON.
- Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements Grant Program. COMING SOON.
Environmental Protection Agency
- Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grants. Closing Date: 12/1/2023
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. COMING SOON.
Department of Commerce
- Recompete Pilot Program. Closing Date: 10/5/2023
- Climate Ready Workforce. Letter of Intent Due: 11/30/2023
Department of Agriculture
- Community Wildfire Defense Grants. Closing Date: 10/31/2023
- Healthy Food Financing Initiative Partnerships Program. Closing Date: 11/3/0223
Department of Energy
- Energy Future Grants. Closing Date: 9/30/2023
- Community Energy Fellowship. Closing Date: 10/4/2023
Department of Housing and Urban Development
- HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program. Closing Date: 10/12/2023
Department of Homeland Security
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Closing Date: 10/6/2023