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2026 Archive
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...