Infrastructure Week: Recognizing National Investments in Our Future
Infrastructure Week: Recognizing National Investments in Our Future The Los Angeles region is on the cusp of a monumental transformation, thanks to over $1.5 billion in federal investments allocated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This substantial funding infusion is set to overhaul local [...]
Funding and Learning Opportunities to Build Better
Funding and Learning Opportunities to Build Better Spring is in the air, and with it comes a renewed sense of possibility for building better infrastructure. This month, we're sharing opportunities that focus on empowering communities, enhancing safety, and fostering innovation. We encourage you to explore them and learn [...]
Gifts that Keep Giving: December’s Federal Funding Finds!
Gifts that Keep Giving: December's Federal Funding Finds! Infrastructure Forum: Reflecting on Progress and Commitment We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in the enlightening LA Infrastructure Forum hosted by Engineering News Record (ENR) on November 20 in Los Angeles. The day was [...]
Unlocking the Future of Water in LA
Unlocking the Future of Water in LA Curious about the future of water in Los Angeles County? Tune into the Southern California Water Coalition's What Matters Water Podcast for an exclusive discussion with members of our Infrastructure LA team. Learn about their ambitious plans to work together to manage [...]
A Summer of SMART Possibilities
A Summer of SMART Possibilities WaterSMART The Department of Interior announced the availability of $195 million in funding through its WaterSMART Program Drought Response: Drought Resiliency $55 million available for projects that improve resiliency through infrastructure improvements, groundwater recovery, decision support tools, and [...]
$27 Billion Available for Nonprofits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for $27 billion across three grant competitions under the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) as funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. National Clean Investment Fund The National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) is a competition [...]
Summer Funding For You
Summer Funding For You TRANSPORTATION More Than $5.5 Billion Available in Funding to Help Carry Out Major Transportation Infrastructure Projects Across the Country The Department of Transportation is now taking applications for projects of regional or national significance. This funding supports three major [...]
It’s Infrastructure Week!
It's Infrastructure Week! In the past, Infrastructure Week supported the ideas that eventually became the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Now that the law has been passed, Infrastructure Week is a time to learn about and celebrate the essential systems that keep our communities running. Infrastructure [...]
Spring Into Action!
Spring Into Action! The Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Grant Program The PROTECT Program aims to fund projects that improve the resilience of surface transportation systems, such as highways, public transportation, ports, and intercity passenger rail, in response to the climate [...]
Green for Going Green
Green for Going Green The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the initial program design guidance for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Program that was created by the Inflation Reduction Act. This summer, approximately $27 billion will be available through [...]
Holiday Happenings
Holiday Happenings While the days are getting shorter and colder, the current Administration is showing no signs of slowing down its implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This week's Intel lays out the upcoming infrastructure holiday happenings. FEDERAL Funding Opportunities Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and [...]
One Year Into Implementation
One Year Into Implementation Watch the Better Together Webinar One year ago today, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Since then over $185 billion have been announced for projects across the country. Infrastructure LA is committed to ensuring that Los Angeles County receives its [...]
New Resources
Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement The U.S. Department of Transportation released a new guide for states, tribes, and local governments called Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making. This guide contains best practices for involving and receiving community input during the project development process. [...]
In Case You Missed It…
In Case You Missed It... Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Workshop The Department of Transportation approved California's Deployment Plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program that was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This week, representatives from the California Energy Commission, County of Los Angeles, LA Metro, [...]
Latest Intel on New Funding Opportunities
Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. It is considered the largest climate package in American history. This law will provide additional funding opportunities and tax expenditures for both the public and private sectors to tackle climate change. Infrastructure [...]
Summer Updates
Summer Updates Summer Engagement Series The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a Hazard Mitigation Assistance 2022 Summer Engagement Series. FEMA will host ten webinars that will provide important information on the following programs: Hazard Mitigation, [...]
Get on the Map
Get on the Map In an effort to help promote cross-sector collaboration, Infrastructure LA developed the Infrastructure Initiative Project Map. This map displays shovel ready infrastructure projects submitted by the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Works, Internal Services, Beaches and Harbors and Parks and Recreation. Additionally, [...]
Let’s Reconnect
Let's Reconnect Communities States, counties, cities, tribal governments, and nonprofits can now apply for Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program Grants. The RCP program will fund projects that reconnect communities by removing, retrofitting, or mitigating infrastructure facilities that have created mobility and economic barriers. $195 million is available in [...]
You’ve Been Challenged
You've Been Challenged The White House announced the launch of their Talent Pipeline Challenge. They are challenging employers, training providers, and state and local governments to support equitable workforce development in the broadband, construction, and electrification infrastructure sectors. In turn, the Administration is [...]
