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 available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private […]
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Thursday, March 14th, 2024Funding Opportunities for Research and Development Projects Are Open Now
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024Federal 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 little more than $20 billion through 61 research programs. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) dedicated another $2.5 billion […]
View this complete post...Open Enrollments Are Currently Available for Renewable Energy Projects
Friday, February 9th, 2024Demand 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 are designed to harness energy from water, wind or solar sources. Some technology projects are also eligible. The deployment of renewable resources […]
View this complete post...The Abundance of Upcoming Surface Transportation Projects Creates High Demand for Experienced Contracting Partners
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024by Mary Scott Nabers Large funding grants for surface transportation projects are available from the federal government’s Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. This program, actively overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is especially focused on funding projects that hold regional or national significance. Applications that were approved in 2023 will provide between $5.45 to $5.58 […]
View this complete post...Hundreds of Bridge Repair and Replacement Projects Will Launch Soon
Friday, January 12th, 2024by Mary Scott Nabers It is shocking to realize that more than 42% of America’s 617,000 bridges are more than half a century old, and one-third of them are in dire need of repair or replacement. Even more sobering is the fact that 46,000 U.S. bridges are considered structurally deficient or in poor condition, given that […]
View this complete post...Funding Is Flowing for Upgrades to America’s Healthcare Infrastructure
Wednesday, January 10th, 2024by Mary Scott Nabers In the United States, there are over 6,000 hospitals, approximately one million hospital beds and thousands of small clinics. The physical infrastructure for healthcare infrastructure includes buildings, research labs, costly mechanical systems, leading-edge technology and medical equipment of all types. America’s hospital infrastructure is designed and expected to function under a daunting […]
View this complete post...America’s roadway fatality rates have resulted in millions to support safety projects throughout the country
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers Here’s something that may surprise you! Statistics tell us that American roads are more dangerous than those of other developed countries. The U.S. roadway fatality rate has hovered around 12 deaths per 100,000 motorists for the past 15 years, while other developed countries have traffic fatality rates of under 5 per 100,000. […]
View this complete post...Recent $8.1 billion allocation for rail projects should stir some interest in 2024
Monday, December 18th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers Last week, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced $8.1 billion in funding for passenger rail projects. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that Congress passed several years ago, but the funding now is flowing aggressively. This type of historic support is facilitating an abundance of rail projects […]
View this complete post...Public safety and emergency services represent upcoming projects with billions in projected costs for 2024 and 2025
Friday, November 17th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are currently planning to launch new facilities to house fire and police stations. A significant number of these new projects will be designed to consolidate fire and police operations. Others will be designed to consolidate not only police and fire services but all other emergency management […]
View this complete post...New funding for water and wastewater projects in less populated parts of the U.S.
Friday, October 13th, 2023by Mary Scott Nabers The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an $800 million allotment for rural infrastructure projects. Although the funding may seem insignificant, it will greatly increase the number of new projects launched in 2024. It is also important to note that the federal funding, in almost every case, will be supplemented by […]
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