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Millions in additional funding announced for airport projects throughout America

Millions in additional funding announced for airport projects throughout America

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 1, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

April has been a big month for airport infrastructure funding. Two separate announcements of new funding awards were made. The first announcement, on April 5, was for $148 million. On April 25, the second announcement allocated another $76 million to support airport...
Federal agencies have announced more than $3 billion in funding opportunities

Federal agencies have announced more than $3 billion in funding opportunities

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 26, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

A notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is an announcement that allows eligible entities to know when there is an opening to submit funding applications. A NOFO not only announces the availability but also provides timelines and guidance for making funding requests....
Economic development has a new face along with visionary objectives

Economic development has a new face along with visionary objectives

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 24, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Economic development initiatives have always focused on boosting local economies, but now they are commonly designed to deliver revenue to budget-restrained cities and counties. Attracting tourists and visitors is still a key focus of economic development efforts, but...
New water quality standards will result in billions being spent to remediate PFAS contamination

New water quality standards will result in billions being spent to remediate PFAS contamination

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 19, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a long-awaited report on water quality standards outlining the maximum contaminant levels for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants in drinking water. This marks the first time national...
These critical components will help any business succeed in the government marketplace

These critical components will help any business succeed in the government marketplace

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 17, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights

If the U.S. government marketplace is the largest market in the world, surely one should expect it to be competitive and somewhat challenging. A company’s size does not measure success with a good offering; it is almost always measured by understanding the...
Massive $1 billion in funding now available for remediation projects

Massive $1 billion in funding now available for remediation projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 12, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced more than $1 billion in funding for 110 Superfund projects. The upcoming project sites are scattered throughout the country. All locations are contaminated by industrial waste, and remediation is...
Another $20 billion is announced for transit projects in America

Another $20 billion is announced for transit projects in America

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 10, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced another $20.5 billion in federal funding to support transit projects this year throughout the U.S. The FTA had previously announced $9.9 billion in funding, and this new...
Federal earmarks will fund local projects throughout America

Federal earmarks will fund local projects throughout America

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 5, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Most people have heard about earmarks, but only a few citizens really pay attention to them. That should not be the case. The term earmark refers to federal spending for a specific project for a particular congressional district, locality or state. Members of Congress...
Federal funding supports historical preservation projects nationwide

Federal funding supports historical preservation projects nationwide

by Mary Scott Nabers | Apr 3, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Historical preservation projects are being launched throughout America for two primary reasons: funding is abundantly available, and public assets are treasures that communities like to rescue. The projects create jobs, boost local economies, raise property values and...
Colleges, universities planning major construction projects as student enrollment rebounds

Colleges, universities planning major construction projects as student enrollment rebounds

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 27, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Current data continues to indicate significant increases in student enrollments at universities and community colleges throughout the U.S. Community college enrollment was hit especially hard by the effects of the pandemic, but by 2023 a noted increase of 5.3% in...
Funding Surge Sparks Wave of Courthouse Construction and Renovations

Funding Surge Sparks Wave of Courthouse Construction and Renovations

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 22, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Courthouses across America carry a rich history, with some dating back centuries. However, the upkeep of these aging buildings makes them extremely expensive to operate and maintain. The General Services Administration receives annual funding allocated by Congress,...
‘Connecting Communities’ funding is available… but public officials should not wait to seek it

‘Connecting Communities’ funding is available… but public officials should not wait to seek it

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 20, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $3.33 billion in grant funding for 132 projects. The revenue will flow from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. This funding is allocated for projects...
Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 15, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Here’s a fact that may be surprising – it surely was to me. The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. That category refers to the...
Water, water everywhere – Almost all of it will be upgraded soon

Water, water everywhere – Almost all of it will be upgraded soon

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 13, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The funding is part of the government’s effort to ensure reliable water resources and safe drinking water throughout America. Almost $6 billion is now...
Private sector partners for installations of EV charging station infrastructure are in high demand

Private sector partners for installations of EV charging station infrastructure are in high demand

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 8, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

A federal program with a long name is in the process of allocating $5 billion to states for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), administered by the Federal Highway Administration, is...
Billions in savings possible with preemptive seismic upgrades to U.S. infrastructure

Billions in savings possible with preemptive seismic upgrades to U.S. infrastructure

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 6, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Damage repairs from earthquakes in the U.S. typically cost taxpayers approximately $15 billion a year. Considering that, funding to stabilize or prevent as much damage as possible is a good and prudent effort. According to FEMA and a recent geological survey, the cost...
U.S. cities are investing heavily in public safety infrastructure renewal

U.S. cities are investing heavily in public safety infrastructure renewal

by Mary Scott Nabers | Mar 1, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

America’s fire infrastructure is very old, and government leaders are trying to remedy that situation. Approximately 20,000 U.S. fire stations are over four decades old. That is an alarming statistic because the estimated useful life of a police or fire station is...
No end in sight for water projects nearing the launch stage

No end in sight for water projects nearing the launch stage

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 28, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

It is somewhat challenging to list all the components of water infrastructure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the term as “all man-made and natural features that move and treat water.” And because it takes all types of systems and networks to...
$122 billion school funding ignites public-private construction boom

$122 billion school funding ignites public-private construction boom

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 23, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Congress appropriated an extremely large amount of funding for school projects, and the final round allocations totaled $122 billion. That’s a huge amount – about $380 per person in the U.S. This revenue came through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency...
These projects are eligible for billions in federal funding

These projects are eligible for billions in federal funding

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 21, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided approximately $11.3 billion for projects designed to rehabilitate land where old coal mines were located. Since Congress passed the law, funding has been allocated through the Abandoned Mine Land reclamation programs –...
Large airport projects move closer to launch stages

Large airport projects move closer to launch stages

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 16, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Following a near-total collapse of air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, early 2024 marks a significant milestone as North American air travel is finally returning to normal. Normal, however, may not be the appropriate word because many airports are experiencing...
Funding opportunities for research and development projects are open now

Funding opportunities for research and development projects are open now

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 14, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Federal research and development are critical to global competitiveness, so Congress is committed to supporting and encouraging both. Federal programs prioritize funding for almost every type of research. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated a...
Open enrollments are currently available for renewable energy projects

Open enrollments are currently available for renewable energy projects

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 9, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

Demand for renewable energy resources has never been more robust, and billions of dollars in federal funding are now available to support projects designed to meet the demand. Projects that qualify for funding include ones designed to harness energy from water, wind...
Affordable housing projects benefit from numerous incentives, funding support, and more

Affordable housing projects benefit from numerous incentives, funding support, and more

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 7, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Some people know about Public Facility Corporations (PFCs), but only a few, it seems. Public officials, however, are very familiar with PFCs because affordable housing and essential housing facilities are at the top of their priority list. PFCs are commonly involved...
Technology is changing the world; government cannot be left behind

Technology is changing the world; government cannot be left behind

by Mary Scott Nabers | Feb 2, 2024 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

There is no argument – everyone agrees technology is changing our world! Technological evolution and innovation trends are rampant. Changes are happening so fast that it’s simply not possible to keep up with everything. However, because taxpayer dollars fund...
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