$1.8 billion available to states, cities to prepare and prevent disasters
Grant guidance will focus on nation’s highest-risk areas, including urban areas that face the most significant threats
Suggestions
St. Louis suburb invests $22.1 million in parks, fields, recreation
City will dedicate the largest portion of the funds – totaling $12 million – to replace an existing aquatic center
Transportation Department releases $17.6 million for transit-oriented development planning
Projects will create opportunities for contractors and developers of all industries
California gets $60.6 million to prepare for extreme weather events
Eligible projects include highway and transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and port facilities
Houston invests in improving sidewalks, drainage for underserved neighborhoods
Project will address historic underinvestment and barriers in two neighborhoods, providing the local community with greater mobility, resiliency and greenspaces
USDA issues $232 million to support rural public schools, infrastructure
Funds distributed through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools Program to 41 states and Puerto Rico
Maine to provide infrastructure support to working waterfronts, coastal communities
Funds will help repair and renovate infrastructure damaged by recent storms and create a program to support working waterfronts
Orlando-area city plans replacement library to provide more space
City to build two-story, 20,000-square-foot facility and repurpose existing building for other public uses
Arkansas city building community center, improving sports complex, parks
Residents approved plan that includes a community center, outdoor water park, bike trails and improvements to city parks and a sports complex
SANDAG’s $1.3 billion FY 2025 draft budget covers more than 200 projects
SANDAG board of directors will meet May 10 to approve the final FY 2025 budget. If approved, the budget will take effect July 1, 2024
