Nation’s aging bridges receive $635 million to support revitalization
The funding targets small and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural and urban communities.
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$475 million awarded to ports for expanding hydrogen-based zero-emissions technology
The port projects awarded this funding will engage in several hydrogen-based initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Feds approve California’s application for $70 million in grants to bridge digital divide
This funding will be used to connect thousands of Californians to high speed internet service.
Historic $2.4 billion investment to enhance rail infrastructure, safety nationwide
These projects will primarily develop physical rail safety initiatives, including new safety detection systems and track rehabilitation.
EPA announces $3.6 billion for clean drinking water programs
This funding is on top of $2.6 billion that was announced earlier this year, bringing the combined investment in water projects to $6.2 billion.
Land conservation projects receive $1.5 billion from USDA
The goal of the funding is to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners implement conservation strategies.
DOT announcing $196 million in grants to modernize America’s natural gas distribution systems
These will grants go toward projects to enhance the safety of gas pipeline distribution systems and reduce residents’ energy costs.
Pennsylvania receives $244 million in grants to reclaim abandoned mine lands
This funding will help to reduce pollution, create local jobs for displaced workers and revitalize air and water quality in communities once powered by the coal industry.
DOT committing $215 million to replacement of Civil War-era bridge in Albany
Originally opened in 1865 and renovated to its current iteration in 1901, the Livingston Avenue Bridge offers New York’s only upstate passenger rail crossing of the Hudson River.
Department of Commerce unveils $1.6B notice of funding opportunity to advance semiconductor packaging
This funding is designed to help the U.S. semiconductor industry adopt innovative packing flows, crucial for integrating multiple components into single electronic devices.
