$14 million going to create network of battery recycling sites
Project seeks to transform how Americans dispose of their spent batteries, from AA and AAA batteries to defunct power packs
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More state broadband internet access plans approved
In the two months, NTIA has greenlit final BEAD proposals from 10 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico
Ports raise alarm over consequences of tariff on Chinese cranes
Increasing cost of cranes to lift goods from cargo ships onto land would hamper ports' ability to expand and maintain global competitiveness, officials warn
$600 million available for reconnecting communities divided by freeway construction
Funds will support both capital construction and community planning initiatives across the country. Application deadline is Sept. 30, 2024
FEMA awards $1 billion in grants to mitigate extreme weather
Funds will help state, Tribal, local and territorial governments address current and future risks from extreme weather events
DOE plans $900 million investment in small modular nuclear reactors
Funds are for the most advanced version of the technology, featuring improved safety, energy efficiency and operational lifespan
Feds open largest-ever investment opportunity in EV charging infrastructure
Collaboration between U.S. departments of Energy and Transportation accepting applications for $1.3 billion to expand nationwide network
$179 million to go to water recycling projects in western states
Funds to flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase availability of water sources in drought-prone regions
$343 million will help make rail stations safer, more accessible
Grants will go to upgrades to aging systems to make public transportation more accessible, including 'retrofitting old rail stations with elevators, ramps, and more'
Staff, resources help local governments win federal grants, study shows
'Too often, communities simply don't think to apply because they don't know where to start,' podcast host says
