Illinois targets transportation infrastructure in new funding round
Illinois opened $157 million in ITEP funding for trails, sidewalks, bicycle facilities and other local transportation projects.
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New York announces $225M NOFO to support transformative economic development in Monroe County
New York opened $225 million in grants for transformative Rochester and Monroe County projects, with rolling awards.
Eight cities receive $100M for parks and habitat projects
A $100 million funding round will transform vacant and underused land in eight cities into parks, habitat, trails and green
Connecticut invests $20M to enhance Hartford Innovation Center
Connecticut is investing in a Hartford innovation campus focused on AI workforce training, collaboration and technology.
NSF awards universities advancing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
NSF selected universities for new awards, combining AI, cybersecurity and scholarships tied to government service.
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Sound Transit outlines funding path for $18.1B Ballard rail project
Sound Transit’s updated Ballard light rail plan targets construction as early as 2031 and a 2042 opening.
Yellowstone plans $268M reconstruction of Northeast Entrance Road
NPS plans a $268 million reconstruction of Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance Road, including roadway upgrades and six bridges.
EPA targets $270.5M for brownfield cleanup, redevelopment
EPA selected sites for $270.5 million in brownfield funding for environmental assessments and remediation.
Power availability emerges as critical factor in U.S. economic development
Surging U.S. electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and other loads is reshaping economic development.
Universities are investing millions in research, health care and STEM facilities
Four universities are planning nearly $400 million in research, dentistry, nursing and STEM facility projects.
A government trend to watch: The rise of integrated civic campuses
Cities in four states are advancing civic facility projects involving convention space, safety, police operations and municipal offices.
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$100M DOE initiative aims to expand U.S. mining workforce
DOE plans up to $100 million for programs aimed at strengthening the nation's critical minerals and materials supply chains.
Nevada directs more than $50M to rural health care initiatives
Nevada awarded more than $50 million for rural health initiatives supporting workforce recruitment and medical services.
Torrance, Calif., plans $286.4M in roads, utilities and facility projects
Torrance approved a $286.4 million five-year capital plan funding road, utility, park, facility, stormwater and technology projects.
Carolinas Grid Engine targets technology, workforce needs in grid modernization
UNC Charlotte will lead the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas to advance grid technology and resilience.
