$9.7 billion available for small bridge improvements nationwide
Grants will support planning, repair and replacement projects of less than $100 million
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Federal programs aim to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Two funding opportunities through the $50 billion CHIPS for America program seek to encourage construction of facilities that manufacture semiconductor components throughout the United States
Ohio putting $175 million into rehabilitating brownfields
Each county will have access to $1 million in FY 2024, with the remaining funds – approximately $82 million – awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
New York schools switching to zero-emission buses with $100 million in rebates
Funds are part of the state’s $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act approved by voters in 2022. The bond set aside $500 million to help districts transition to zero-emission buses
EPA making $2 billion in community grants available for environmental justice
Applications are now open for projects that will create clean energy and mitigate the effects of climate change in communities that have been underserved or burdened by pollution
Treasury awards $50.8 million in grants to help small businesses
Grants will allow organizations in 20 states to support small businesses with 10 or fewer employees as well as underserved businesses.
New York doubles down on funding electric vehicle charging network
State approves $1.24 billion budget to achieve an increased goal of building over 43,100 mid-level charging ports and 6,300 fast-charging ports by 2025.
$3 billion advanced packaging program aims to advance U.S. semiconductor sector
Funds seek to drive leadership in advanced packaging technology through the new National Advanced Packaging Program, a part of the Department of Commerce’s CHIPS for America program
Applications for $250 million in Ohio water grants open soon
Projects that improve safe, reliable access to drinking water and improve wastewater infrastructure in underserved areas will be eligible.
$3.5 billion program aims to boost clean energy supply chain
Facilities that produce battery-grade processed critical minerals, battery precursor materials and components, and cell and cell pack manufacturing are eligible.
