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July 28, 2023
Infrastructure Update
Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article.
Press Releases
DOI Investing $152 Million to Expand Water Storage in Western Communities
July 27, 2023 | Source: DOI
On Thursday, the Department of the Interior announced a $152 million investment from the BIL that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to communities across the West through six water storage and conveyance projects. The projects in California, Colorado and Washington are expected to develop at least 1.7 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity, enough water to support 6.8 million people for a year. The funding will also invest in a feasibility study that could advance water storage capacity once completed.
HUD Releases $85 Million in Funding Through Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Program
July 27, 2023 | Source: HUD
On Thursday, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $85 million innovative competitive grants for communities to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. A first of its kind program, Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) will help communities further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans; address restrictive zoning, land use, or regulatory policies; improve housing strategies; and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. Grants to local governments, states, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities will range from $1 million to $10 million.
DOEN Opens Applications for $8.5 Billion in Home Energy Rebates for States and Territories
July 27, 2023 | Source: DOE
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is accepting applications for state and territory implementation of the two Home Energy Rebate programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act. These programs will provide $8.5 billion to states and territories to lower energy costs and increase efficiency in American homes by making home energy upgrades more affordable, while ensuring all communities have access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity.
DOE Announces $33 Million to Advance Energy Research Across America
July 26, 2023 | Source: DOE
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $33 million to support 14 clean-energy research projects as part of a program to ensure the Department’s research funding is reaching pockets of the country that traditionally have received disproportionally low amounts of Federal scientific funding. The projects will cover a range of topics—including grid integration, renewable solar and wind energy, and advanced manufacturing. The funding will help ensure all regions of the country share in the ownership of priority research that advances science and addresses energy and environmental issues.
DOE Announces $100 Million to Transform Climate Pollution into Sustainable Products
July 24, 2023 | Source: DOE
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it is making $100 million available the Carbon Utilization Procurement Grants program to support states, local governments, and public utilities in purchasing products derived from converted carbon emissions. The program will help offset 50% of the costs to procure and use products developed through the conversion of captured carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide emissions. The goal is to speed up adoption of advanced carbon management technologies, creating a market for environmentally sustainable alternatives in fuels, chemicals, and building products sourced from captured emissions from industrial and power generation facilities.
EPA Announces $58 million to Reduce Lead in Schools and Childcare Facilities
July 24, 2023 | Source: EPA
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced $58 million in grant funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the country. Funded by the BIL, activities that remove sources of lead in drinking water are now, for the first time, eligible to receive funding through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN). This grant funding, which is provided to states, territories, and Tribes, advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan and unprecedented commitment to delivering clean water for all communities, especially historically marginalized and low-income communities.
Federal Funding Opportunities:
| Opportunity Number | Opportunity Title | Agency | Deadline | Funding |
| DE-FOA-0002940 | BIL: Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Program and Building Training and Assessment Centers (BTAC) Program | DOE-GFO | 07/31/2023 | $54,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002970 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Funding Opportunity Announcement | DOE-01 | 08/02/2023 | $300,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-23-08 | FY24 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants | EPA | 08/02/2023 | $12,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0003066 | 2023 FOA for Energy Improvements at Nonprofits - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Renew America’s Nonprofits | DOE-GFO | 08/03/2023 | $45,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002936 | Industrial Decarbonization and Emissions Reduction Demonstration-to-Deployment FOA | DOE-01 | 08/04/2023 | $6,000,000,000 |
| 693JK323NF0014 | FY 2023 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure and Safety Modernization Grant | DOT-PHMSA | 08/04/2023 | $392,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002893 | FY 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement | DOE-NETL | 08/11/2023 | $99,500,000 |
| 693JJ323NF00013 | Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program | DOT-FHWA | 08/18/2023 | $848,000,000 |
| RSTGP-23-24-RURAL | Rural Surface Transportation Grant Progam | DOT-DOT X-50 | 08/21/2023 | $675,000,000 |
| NSMFHP-23-24-INFRA | INFRA Grants | DOT-DOT X-50 | 08/21/2023 | $3,100,000,000 |
| NIPA-23-24-MEGA | Mega Grants | DOT-DOT X-50 | 08/21/2023 | $1,800,000,000 |
| FM-MCG-24-001 | Development of Fiscal Year 2024 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals | DOT-FMCSA | 08/21/2023 | $479,202,500 |
| EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06 | 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program | EPA | 08/22/2023 | $400,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002954 | WETO Offshore Wind 2023 Centers of Excellence FOA | DOE-GFO | 08/28/2023 | $4,750,000 |
| DE-FOA-0003009 | BIL - Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land FOA | DOE-01 | 08/31/2023 | $450,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002965 | Battery Research and Development Consortium | DOE-NETL | 09/08/2023 | $60.000,000 |
| DOT-OST-2023-0097 | Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program NOFO | DOT-DOT X-50 | 09/28/2023 | $3,400,000 |
| DOT-RCP-FY23-01 | Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program | DOT-DOT X-50 | 09/28/2023 | $198,000,000 |
| DOT-NAE-FY23-01 | Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Program | DOT-DOT X-50 | 09/28/2023 | $3,155,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0003055 | Notice of Intent (NOI): Technical Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes or Standards | DOE-GFO | 09/30/2023 | NOI |
| DE-FOA-0003057 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Silicon Solar Manufacturing, and Dual-use Photovoltaics Incubator | DOE-GFO | 11/14/2023 | $45,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002897 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection | DOE-NETL | 11/29/2023 | $125,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002997 | Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) FY23 Multi-Topic FOA | DOE-GFO | 12/01/2023 | $155,700,000 |
| 2024TTPSF | 2024 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund | DOT-FHWA | 01/15/2024 | $24,098,400 |
Committee Hearings on Infrastructure:
Upcoming Hearings:
No upcoming hearings on infrastructure!
Past Hearings:
Senate Committee on the Budget
9:30 AM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Meeting: Hearings to examine the fiscal consequences of climate change on infrastructure.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
9:30 AM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Meeting: Hearings to examine opportunities for Congress to reform the process for permitting electric transmission lines, pipelines, and energy production on Federal lands.
House Committee on Small Business
10:00 AM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Hearing: “Rural Entrepreneurship: Examining the Challenges and State of Rural Small Businesses”
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Meeting: Hearings to examine improving capacity for critical mineral recovery through electronic waste recycling and reuse.
House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation
1:00 PM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Hearing: “Getting Nowhere: DoD’s Failure to Replace the Defense Travel System”
Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety
2:30 PM (EDT) | 7/26/2023
Meeting: Hearings to examine cleaner trains, focusing on opportunities for reducing emissions from America's rail network.
Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight
9:45 AM (EDT) | 7/27/2023
Meeting: Hearings to examine solutions for single-use waste, focusing on expanding refill and reuse infrastructure.
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
10:00 AM (EDT) | 7/27/2023
Hearing: Oversight Hearing titled, “Safeguarding American Jobs and Economic Growth: Examining the Future of the Offshore Leasing Program.”
Senate Committee on Appropriations
10:30 AM (EDT) | 7/27/2023
Meeting: Business meeting to markup and original bill entitled, "Defense Appropriations Act", an original bill entitled "Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act", an original bill entitled, "Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act", and an original bill entitled, "Homeland Security Appropriations Act".
