America's aging water infrastructure is in need of repair, with many dams and water systems across the country nearing or exceeding their intended lifespans.
Communities lacking adequate waste management services often struggle with inefficient recycling and composting options, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions and public health issues.
The program is split into four phases: Concept, Engineer, Permit, Operate. Participating teams may win up to $12 million as they achieve design, development and deployment milestones.
According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation annually by 2030, up from 4% in 2023.
The initiative includes a special focus on behavioral health and will provide significant support to local health care systems in their quest to enhance care delivery and reduce disparities.
The BEAD program is one part of the “Internet for All” initiative, the goal of which is to provide affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service to every American.
This program will give money to cities and regional groups to build small- or medium-sized waste management systems either in their entirety or as part of a bigger project.
The program supports landowners and other entities in conserving, restoring and protecting wetlands, productive agricultural lands and grasslands at risk of being converted to other uses.