White House seeks private sector solutions to streamline federal reviews, permitting
The CEQ has launched the Permitting Innovators program to modernize federal environmental reviews and permitting.
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DOE prepares next-gen nuclear energy workforce with $50M federal-university partnership
The DOE awarded $49.7 million to universities to expand nuclear safety training programs to support future reactor development.
SPARK program offers $1.9B in federal funding for electric grid upgrades
DOE is accepting applications for $1.9 billion in funding to modernize grid infrastructure and expand capacity nationwide.
Interior Department plans merger of offshore energy agencies
DOI plans to merge BOEM and BSEE into a new agency to streamline offshore energy permitting and oversight.
FHWA allocates $408M to fund rural bridges replacements, repairs
FHWA is investing $407.7 million in rural bridge projects, funding repairs and replacements across 12 states.
FTA posts NOFO for $657M in ferry improvement projects
The FTA is offering $657 million to modernize ferry systems, replace aging vessels and transition to low-emission technologies.
GSA explores upgrades to multibillion-dollar payment program
GSA has issued an RFI for the next SmartPay program, a federal system supporting across agencies nationwide.
MARAD opens $35M grant program to revitalize small shipyards nationwide
MARAD has opened a $35 million program to support small shipyard upgrades, workforce training and operational improvements.
DOI announces nearly $900M for critical water projects in western states
DOI is investing $889 million in water infrastructure projects to improve storage, conveyance and system reliability in six states.
Major Alaska bridge projects move forward with federal support
A $108.7 million award will advance two aging bridge projects in Alaska, improving safety on a critical corridor.
