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Arkansas opens applications for $209M in rural health funding
Arkansas will open applications May 11 for $209 million in federal funding to support rural health programs in the state. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that an initial $55.6 million will go to the Telehealth, Health‑Monitoring and Response Innovation for Vital...
Atlanta advances $10B neighborhood reinvestment initiative
The Atlanta City Council has accepted a series of 13 recommendations to support the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) - a $10 billion plan to improve community well-being and connectivity in underserved areas. The NRI was launched in 2025, originally as a $5...
Washington State Ferries advances $40M Clinton terminal upgrade
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is advancing a $40 million passenger overhead loading project at the Clinton ferry terminal on Whidbey Island, with planning underway and construction targeted to begin in summer 2029. The overhead loading work is moving alongside a...
FDOT plans $207M replacement project for deteriorating Wilson Pigott Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to build a bridge to replace the Wilson Pigott Bridge and modify the surrounding highways. Estimated to cost $207.2 million, construction is expected to begin in 2028. The existing drawbridge recently reopened...
San Diego outlines new plan for civic center redevelopment
The city of San Diego is exploring possibilities to revitalize or replace the city’s civic center, unveiling a new coalition to guide implementation and project planning. The three-organization coalition, featuring the Downtown San Diego Partnership (DSDP) and the...
USDOT opens $1.1B grant program to enhance rail crossing safety, infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is making $1.1 billion available for rail crossing safety projects nationwide, expanding a federal grant program focused on reducing collisions, improving traffic flow and separating roadways from train tracks. The funding,...
New Haven Union Station set for $402M modernization under new plan
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has unveiled a $402 million proposal to overhaul the platforms and trainshed at New Haven's Union Station, the busiest rail hub in the state. The plan would rebuild and lengthen the platforms and build a...
Fulton County approves $1.3B jail expansion plan
The board of commissioners in Fulton County, Georgia has signed off on a $1.3 billion multi-phase capital improvement plan to address aging jail facilities and expand capacity. Commissioners at a recent meeting approved financing for the plan, which involves selling...
New Haven advances coordinated airport expansion plan
The city of New Haven, Connecticut, is pushing a significant expansion plan for the Tweed-New Haven Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delivered a Finding of No Significant Impact and Record of Decision. While the finding legitimizes the project,...
$28M transit facility planned in Bloomington
The city of Bloomington, Illinois, is preparing to sell the aging parking garage at 202 W. Market St. to Connect Transit for $10 to make way for a new transit transfer facility. Connect Transit expects to invest about $28 million in the project, largely from state...
EPA opens $30.7M funding round for rural water assistance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the recently created Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. The NOFO makes $30.7Â million available to support small and rural communities safeguard...
South Dakota secures $65M for Platte-Winner bridge replacement
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) a $65 million grant through the Competitive Highway Bridge Program to replace the 60-year-old S.D. Highway 44 Platte‑Winner Bridge. The bridge has experienced...
Grand Rapids targets sewer overflow with $28M in infrastructure upgrades
Officials in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are planning a $28 million project to complete the final segment of a wastewater and stormwater separation effort. Before the work began, stormwater and untreated sewage could both enter the Grand River during heavy rain events....
USDOT opens $2B NOFO to enhance, modernize rail infrastructure nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has unveiled a more than $2 billion Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) determined to upgrade and modernize the nation’s rail infrastructure. Applications are due by June 22. The announcement covers the latest round of...
WVU Health System advances $350M construction pipelineÂ
The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors on April 15 signed off on more than $350 million in new capital investments spread across 10 projects. The slate, which remains subject to regulatory approval, covers facilities in seven West Virginia...
Maryland’s $70.8B budget funds schools, energy and new developmentsÂ
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the state's $70.8 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget into law, making new investments in education, public safety and energy infrastructure. The budget received bipartisan support in the legislature and marked the fastest the state...
West Virginia secures $65M for Kanawha bridge projects
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has secured $65 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Competitive Highway Bridge Program to advance the Kanawha Valley Bridge Bundle, a two-project package targeting critical infrastructure in...
Akron advances plan to reconnect neighborhoods, drive development
The city of Akron, Ohio, recently unveiled the Akron Innerbelt Master Plan outlining a series of opportunities to reconnect communities and drive future private investment. The plan features more than 30 projects built around five core strategies, enhancing...
Bentonville receives $239M loan to jumpstart critical sewer infrastructure upgrades
The city of Bentonville, Arkansas, has received a $239 million loan from a non-profit foundation to overhaul its sewer infrastructure system. The city council has already adopted a 10-year, $239 million program that will modernize its inadequate sewer system....
FSU plans $374M campus expansion with new housing, dining and parking
Florida State University (FSU) has announced an ambitious plan to invest $374 million over a five-year period to expand the campus’ student housing, dining and parking availability. Construction on early project elements is expected to begin within the next year. The...
Broken Arrow approves record $415M infrastructure packageÂ
Voters in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, approved a $415 million General Obligation (GO) Bond package earlier this month, marking the largest bond measure in the city's history. The funding will support transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, public...
Massachusetts announces $1B in loans for water infrastructure projectsÂ
Massachusetts is making more than $1 billion available in low-interest rate loans for 70 projects across the state that involve upgrading or replacing aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The funds, which are distributed by the Massachusetts State...
New England state reaffirm commitment to expanding nuclear energy efforts
Governors from the New England states recently co-authored a letter reissuing the region’s commitment to advancing nuclear energy effort amid growing demand for electricity in their region. The six-state region already uses nuclear energy as a primary source of...
Massachusetts seeks design-build team for $2.5B bridge replacement
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has formally launched the procurement process for the Sagamore Bridge replacement, publishing a Request for Letters of Interest (RLOI) on March 26 seeking qualified design and construction firms for a project...
FTA posts NOFO for $657M in ferry improvement projectsÂ
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is making $657 million available for projects to improve ferry services and infrastructure nationwide. According to the FTA, many ferry vessels and terminals are in poor condition, with the average age of the fleet being...
Arizona targets statewide energy grid hardening under new report
Arizona state officials have released a report outlining 31 recommendations to harden its energy grid. The Arizona Energy Promis Taskforce developed the report as part of the state’s push to emphasize a modernized power grid network, bolster economic growth,...
Illinois allocates $376M for rail grade crossing projects statewide
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has authorized $376 million for grade crossing safety enhancement and highway-rail grade separations statewide through its five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP). The plan will extend from Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 to...
PennDOT advances P3 program with new proposal submission window
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is looking to the private sector to help deliver transportation projects that expand its reach beyond state-owned infrastructure and across all modes, from roads and bridges to rail, aviation and ports. ...
Delphos advances middle school project with $20M in state funding
District officials in Delphos, Ohio, will move forward with plans for a modern middle school to replace Jefferson Middle School after receiving $20 million in state funding from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). The school plans to match the award with...
USDOT opens $1B grant program targeting roadway safety projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened a new round of funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, making $993.5 million available to support local projects aimed at reducing roadway deaths and serious injuries nationwide....
California advances $900M in major rail, transit investments statewide
Nearly $900 million in funding will be available for transportation projects across California under a new state investment focused on next-generation transit and infrastructure improvements. The funding, announced by the California Transportation Commission, will...
New York unveils $100M in NOFOs for climate resilience, flood control grants
New York State has opened applications for $100 million in grants for flood control and climate resilience projects through the state’s Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Eligible applicants include local and state government...
St. Tammany Parish plans US 11 overpass overhaul with federal funding boost
The St. Tammany Parish Government in Louisiana recently received $10 million from the federal government to advance the $81 million replacement of the U.S. 11 Overpass in Slidell. Construction, which will take place around and over the Norfolk Southern...
County officials approve new funding for USC Beaufort’s convocation center project
The Beaufort County Council has agreed to redirect $11.1 million to build a convocation center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s (USCB) Bluffton site. The center plays a critical component in the university’s approximately $100 million Sand Shark 20/20...
Shawano County approves $121M courthouse, jail project
The Shawano County Board of Supervisors in Wisconsin voted unanimously to borrow $121 million for a design plan and development of a new courthouse. County officials anticipate the project will update the county inmate housing and create safer spaces for inmate...
UDOT outlines $2.8B investment in 2026 transportation infrastructure projects
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced $2.8 billion in future spending on construction projects for 2026. UDOT officials noted there will be 176 new construction projects. Some of the highest value projects planned for the coming year include: ...
New York MTA launches $12B subway fleet replacement effort
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) signaling the largest rolling stock procurement in its history, totaling 2,390 new subway cars to replace more than a third of an aging fleet. Many of the cars being...
New $30M civic hub planned for downtown Bowling Green
The Bowling Green City Commission on March 18 approved a proposal to redesign and expand the city’s government campus in downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky. The project is estimated to cost $30 million. The centerpiece of the project is a new 60,000-square-foot...
Henderson approves phase 1 of I-11, I-215 interchange overhaul
The Henderson City Council in Nevada has approved the first phase of improvements to the I-11/I-215 interchange earlier this month, reviving a long-stalled project through a scaled-back, phased strategy after the original overhaul was scrapped due to ballooning...
PennDOT plans $230M in road, bridge projects for 2026
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that it will invest over $230 million to fund bridge and roadway infrastructure projects statewide through 2026. The agency expects that it will break ground on 101 projects during the 2026...
Naperville Park District secures $120M in new funding for recreation facility development
Voters in Naperville, Illinois, have approved a bond measure providing $120 million to the Naperville Park District to fund a new Frontier Sports Complex and acquire land for open space and trails. The measure passed with about 56% of the vote, with 15,960...
DOE offers $293M for collaborative AI-driven scientific research projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is offering $293 million in funding for research teams using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle complex national scientific and energy challenges. including biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, critical materials, quantum...
NTIA shifts $50M to AI-driven telecom network development
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that it will pivot its focus to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Radio Access Networks (RAN). The department plans to redirect $50 million from the Public Wireless Supply...
Monongalia County inks collaborative agreement for $135M interchange revamp
Officials in Monongalia County, West Virginia, recently secured a three-party collaboration agreement to successfully fund the upcoming $135 million Star City Interchange Improvement Project. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026. The project represents the...
Raleigh-Durham International Airport plans $175 million roadway expansion
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will build a $175 million expansion to its main roadway. Early utility work has begun on some aspects of the multi-phase project, with more construction opportunities planned to break ground in fall 2026. The John...
Utah district plans $50M water treatment plant expansion
Officials with the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Park City, Utah, are planning a roughly $50 million expansion of the Signal Hill water treatment plant, backed in part by $38 million in federal financing from the U.S. Environmental Protection...
Indiana explores toll-funded, P3 overhaul of Interstate 10
Indiana state officials are exploring strategies, including a potential public-private partnership, to deliver billions of dollars in highway infrastructure projects. The state of Indiana has submitted a plan to implement toll infrastructure along Interstate 70, part...
Georgia lawmakers to invest in education, public safety and infrastructure under $42.3B budget
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed the amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026, outlining $42.3 billion in expenses ending June 20, 2026. The amended version of the budget shows a $4.5 billion increase for the original FY 2026 budget, adjusting spending levels to reflect...
SANDAG approves funding boost for Del Mar’s $350M bridge upgrade
Regional transit planners in California have cleared another financial step toward replacing Del Mar's 110-year-old wooden train trestle, part of a broader rail upgrade intended to improve reliability and capacity on the coastal corridor linking San Diego with Los...
Georgia Tech plans $88M aerospace engineering building
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) will build an $88 million Aerospace Engineering Building after receiving approved allocations through the state’s amended budget for Fiscal Year 2026. While the design phase of the project has received the green...
Build America Bureau, FHWA issues P3 financing guidance
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued final guidance for evaluating the appropriateness of using public-private partnership (P3) project delivery for infrastructure projects. The guidance, distributed jointly through the DOT’s Federal Highway...
DOE unveils $352M quantum technology research funding opportunity
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science has released a $352 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to accelerate breakthroughs in critical minerals, quantum computing and advanced manufacturing through fundamental energy technology research. New and...
Industry groups push for federal IIJA successor to bridge $268M transportation gap
Representatives from the transportation industry are petitioning the federal government to establish a new federal surface transportation bill to support initiatives and projects nationwide With the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) funding cycle...
MBTA advances $472M Draw One Bridge replacement project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)will invest $472.3 million to replace the aging Draw One Bridge near North Station in Boston, a key rail link serving commuter rail and Amtrak service between Boston and Cambridge. State officials announced the...
Huntsville plans $30M multimodal overhaul, upgrades for Holmes Avenue
City officials in Huntsville, Alabama, have announced that the city has secured $20 million in federal funding to support a key transportation improvement project. The estimated $30 million project will focus on a three-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue that connects...
White House outlines cybersecurity priorities for government and industry
The White House released President Donald Trump’s new cyber strategy earlier this month, outlining a six-pillar framework for strengthening U.S. cybersecurity, confronting foreign cyber threats and expanding the nation’s use of digital tools for both defense and...
FTA unveils $686M NOFO for rail station upgrades
Transit agencies seeking to upgrade aging rail stations have until May 1 to apply for a share of $686 million in federal funding aimed at improving accessibility for riders with disabilities and families with young children.  The U.S. Department of Transportation...
Third state takes on NEPA review under new partnership
Nebraska is the latest state to align its deregulation efforts and assume more ownership of the environmental permitting and review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), joining Texas and Maine in efforts to build infrastructure faster and more...
Daviess County advances $43M detention center expansion
Officials in Daviess County, Kentucky, have received permission from the state to move forward with a $43 million project to renovate and expand the Daviess County Detention Center. Construction is expected to begin this spring. The project will primarily center...
Hawaii DOT commits nearly $7B for airport system, facility overhaul
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is planning a massive overhaul of its airport system, outlining a $6.9 billion investment to modernize terminals, airfields and support critical facilities. The projects included as part of the nearly $7 billion capital...
Army Corps greenlights Pearl River flood control plan in Jackson
Federal officials have given formal backing to a long-discussed plan to address flooding along the Pearl River in the Jackson area, a decision local leaders called a milestone in efforts to reduce flood damage to homes and infrastructure in Hinds and Rankin counties. ...
Miami International Airport plans $1B Concourse D expansion with P3
Miami-Dade County officials in Florida have announced a $1 billion public-private partnership with a major U.S.-based air carrier to expand and modernize Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA). The project centers on a comprehensive redevelopment of the...
California announces a new water plan to address water resources, climate change
The state of California has unveiled the start of a multi-year effort to modernize water planning and protect water sources throughout the state with California Water Plan 2028. The plan seeks to address escalating climate change-driven disasters, volatile weather and...
CFX board advances $200M SR-417 connector project near Sanford Airport
A $200 million project to alleviate traffic problems near the Orlando Sanford International Airport will move into the production phase following approval of an interlocal agreement between the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and Seminole County. The...
Caltrans reforms transportation offices, leadership to pursue expanded public transit system
Major changes are coming to California's public transit system after the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) restored the Division of Mass Transportation, established a new deputy director for transit and rail programs role and released the first...
Pennsylvania addresses statewide housing crisis with new action plan
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has released its first-ever comprehensive Housing Action Plan (HAP), a bipartisan effort to address housing needs across the state. The official publication outlines nearly thirty initiatives designed to build and preserve homes,...
Illinois offers support for major capital projects under expanded STAR bond program
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced that the Sales Tax and Revenue (STAR) bond program has expanded to encompass communities statewide, following the enactment of new legislation in December 2025. The STAR bond program offers financial support to advance major...
New York unveils $200M investment in downtown and housing projects
The state of New York has unveiled a $200 million strategy to rapidly advance housing growth markets, revitalizing efforts to attract new residents, promote long-term redevelopment and create jobs as part of the larger $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP)...
GSA’s expanded OASIS+ program offers opportunities for small businesses
The federal government is advancing efforts to consolidate service-related procurement through centralized programs and expand opportunities for small businesses. The General Services Administration (GSA) opened an expanded iteration of the One Acquisition Solution...
Glendale moves forward with design process for $31M garden bridge project
Officials with the city of Glendale, California, will soon move into the final design portion of the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk – the third and final phase covering the approximately $31 million bridge project. According to the project website, construction is slated...
Army seeks partners to develop AI data centers on four U.S. bases
The Department of the Army (DA) is rolling out the next stage in artificial intelligence (AI) expansion as it plans to lease underutilized land across four military installations for data center development. The issuance aligns with the federal government’s efforts...
New Mexico approves $1.5B transportation bond package
The New Mexico Legislature approved a transportation funding bill earlier this month designed to infuse the state’s priority transportation, public transit and road projects with $1.5 billion in new bond funding. Gov. Michelle Grisham signed the Transportation Bonding...
New York opens $121M NOFO to modernize public transportation services
The state of New York has announced the next round of its Transit Ready NY Program, providing up to $121 million to update transportation services across the state. Applications are due by May 21. Selected projects will primarily target efforts to...
Texarkana airport receives federal support for $62M runway expansion project
The Texarkana Regional Airport, Arkansas, has been selected to receive $11 million in federal funding to complete major upgrades as part of a larger $62 million initiative. Congress recently passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2026 into law, signing...
Forest Service enters $290M agreement to advance restoration efforts in North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (FS) has signed a $290 million Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to accelerate recovery efforts from damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The agreement’s scale breaks...
UMass Lowell plans ice rink, hotel as part of $800M campus revitalization plan
The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is unveiling plans to transform campus life and amenities, marking its latest move to create 1.2 million square feet in mixed-use space, generate $3.7 billion in economic activity and expand housing options. The...
Illinois launches $50M grant program to expand community health clinics
Eligible community health providers across Illinois are being urged to apply for grants under a new $50 million state funding program seeking to expand and improve access to primary care services. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker states that the grants can be used for a...
Local funds advance $35M SR 85 widening in Okaloosa County
Officials in Okaloosa County, Florida, have approved a $10 million local contribution toward widening State Road 85 from Live Oak Church Road to P.J. Adams Parkway. The 1-mile project carries an estimated construction cost of $36.2 million and is included in the...
St. Charles County approves $379M budget focused on roads, parks
The St. Charles County Council, Missouri, has officially approved its $379 million spending budget for Fiscal Year 2026, prioritizing roads, parks and emergency reserves. The largest portion of the budget – totaling $154.3 million – will go towards improving county...
FEMA announces over $2B investment for disaster relief projects nationwide
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed a $2.2 billion investment in disaster relief funding, delivering ongoing support for communities recovering from natural disasters. Delivered through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, the funding will...
CTDOT green lights nearly $16B statewide capital improvement planÂ
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has unveiled a $15.7 billion five-year Capital Plan (CP), charting an ambitious effort to rebuild infrastructure and modernize public transportation between Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 through 2030. In 2026 alone, the...
UDOT maps plan for $760M Heber Valley bypass
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced its route preference for the Heber Valley bypass earlier this month. The project, meant to ease traffic congestion in downtown Heber City, has been in some form of deliberation for over 20 years. According to...
Lake County School Board approves $51M school reconstruction project
The Lake County School Board in Florida has approved a $51 million plan to reconstruct Eustis Elementary School, according to the school district’s 2025-2025 Capital Plan. Currently in the design phase, bidding for construction is scheduled to open in January 2027. ...
Hempfield school district unveils early bidding for $220M high school renovation
The Hempfield Area School District (HASD) in Pennsylvania is reopening early bidding for an approximately $220 million high school renovation project. With bids for construction opening in March, preliminary portions of the project are anticipated to break ground in...
Oklahoma advances $33M rural expansion of PACE program
Oklahoma is moving forward with a $33 million federally funded expansion of its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, launching a multi-year procurement effort that will finance new rural service hubs, facility renovations, mobile infrastructure and provider...
New York directs $288M to water infrastructure upgrades
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $288 million allocation earlier this month to make local water infrastructure projects more affordable across New York State. The funding is aimed at upgrading sewer systems and water treatment plants and replacing lead service...
South Dakota approves $200M bond to expand hospital network in Rapid City
The South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority (SDHEFA) has issued a $200 million bond package to enable Monument Health to expand and upgrade its facilities in Rapid City. The authority’s public notice listed a total of $275 million being allocated for...
DOE commits $155M to support industrial technology innovation projectsÂ
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation will award $155 million to across 16 projects designed to develop technologies that will address critical industrial challenges. Projects selected to receive awards will support...
Energy Department seeks public feedback on AI-driven Genesis Mission
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input on strategies and methods to resolve technical challenges associated with the Genesis Mission and how to advance an AI-skilled workforce in science and engineering. The...
Federal agencies direct $116M to North Carolina disaster recovery efforts
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an additional $116 million in federal disaster funding for North Carolina’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Homeland Security officials said Jan. 14 the...
VDOT advances $195 million Mayo Bridge replacement
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the city of Richmond are advancing plans to replace the Mayo Bridge. The current design calls for reducing vehicle lanes from four to two while expanding infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. The original...
California awards $419M for housing, with $500M more planned
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced roughly $419 million in state awards to expand homelessness housing and services across major regions, as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. The governor said...
CDOT unveils $800M plan for I-270 corridor expansion
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is planning a project to modernize and enhance the Interstate 270 corridor. The department is currently gathering feedback to inform the project’s development and anticipated completing the environmental study later...
Washington launches state-backed program to restore streamflows, ensure resilience
The state of Washington is looking to revitalize natural communities and ensure the resilience of vital ecosystems statewide. The state’s Department of Ecology has opened a new competitive grant cycle, making up to $40 million available to fund projects that restore...
New Jersey allocates $244M for vital campus infrastructure improvements
The state of New Jersey is distributing $244.4 million through the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) to upgrade student facilities, improve campus safety and address deferred maintenance. The funding will advance projects across 23 colleges and...
Wauwatosa plans $34M in financing for 175-acre office park redevelopment
The city of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is looking to incentivize a massive transformation of Milwaukee County Research Park into a mixed-use hub through the $34.2 million Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 16. The construction timeline has not yet been released. The city...
Myrtle Beach to fund new fire station using tourism revenue bonds
Myrtle Beach officials in South Carolina are moving forward with plans to build a new central fire station, with an estimated cost of $26 million to replace the city’s aging Fire Station No. 1.  The Myrtle Beach City Council approved a financing plan that will enable...
Wisconsin announces $484M for water infrastructure projects
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), on Jan. 8 announced a new round of funding through the state’s Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP), totaling $484 million. The funds are designed to improve stormwater and...
NCDOT invests $105M to replace three aging Wrightsville Beach bridges
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will spend $105 million to replace three bridges in Wrightsville Beach. The department expects to kick off construction in Spring 2028. Following multiple inspections, NCDOT has determined that all three...
University of Michigan to build $40M academic teaching facility at Flint campus
The University of Michigan at Flint (UM-Flint) will spend $40 million to complete the second phase of the College of Innovation and Technology Building project. Currently in the design phase, construction is slated to begin in September. The project will finish work...
Lafayette Parish launches capital overhaul with new hub for $186M in upcoming projects
Lafayette Parish in Louisiana has completely reworked its approach to critical infrastructure projects after establishing a Capital Improvements Department (CID) and launching an online interactive map tracking $186 million in upcoming capital projects. The...
Oregon, Washington’s interstate bridge project unveils $13.6B price tag
The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program – a landmark project to replace an aging, critical connection point along Interstate 5 between Oregon and Washington – has revealed a preliminary $13.6 billion price tag. The cost represents a huge jump from the...
FEMA launches $250M grant program for drone securityÂ
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued awards totaling $250 million ahead of the FIFA World Cup to keep the skies safe from unmanned vehicles. The funds come from the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, first introduced in the...
Federal RFI explores how AI can reduce healthcare costs, enhance care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking additional input on how the agency can better adopt and implement artificial intelligence (AI) to advance and improve clinical care. The recently issued Request for Information (RFI) further builds on the...
NIST secures boosted $1.85B budget request under appropriations agreement
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is slated to receive a boost in funding to support AI, cybersecurity and quantum research investments as the House Appropriations Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act is finalized. The agreement...
CTDOT to invest $160M in next phase of Hartford Line Rail Program
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will spend $160 million to complete Phase 3B of the Hartford Line Rail Program along Windsor Locks and Windsor. Currently in the design and planning phase, construction is slated to begin in mid-to-late 2026. The...
Lafayette receives federal support for $35M SS4A project
The city of Lafayette, Louisiana, has received an $8 million award through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to improve safety measures along one of the most dangerous streets in the city. The project is in the design phase with construction...
New York funds $463M in projects to spur economic development
Projects seeking to kickstart regional development across the Empire State recently received $463 million in funding, the New York governor’s office recently announced. The awards from the New York Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) include $150 million to...
Kansas secures $4B public-private deal relocating Chiefs across state line
In a move expected to yield more than $4 billion in economic impact for the state, the Kansas City Chiefs have reached an agreement with the state of Kansas to relocate their homebase to Wyandotte County and the city of Olathe in Johnson County. The sites are expected...