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March 24, 2023
Infrastructure Update
Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news and funding with our weekly article.
Press Releases
FEMA Releases Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants Process
March 23, 2023| Source: FEMA
On Thursday, FEMA released updated guidance to help applicants navigate applying for mitigation grant programs. Mitigation grants provide funding to State, local, tribal and territorial governments that address risks and reduce suffering from natural disasters. The HMA Guide now incorporates climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs. In addition, it provides guidance on a new program created since the last version, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, and includes updated guidance for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program, the HMA Program, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire.
DOE Announces Over $200 Million to Modernize and Expand Hydropower
March 22, 2023| Source: DOE
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $200 million for the modernization and expansion of hydroelectric power and the advancement of new marine energy technologies. The Hydroelectric Incentives Program, administered by DOE’s Grid Deployment Office, has opened two solicitations: 1) The Hydroelectric Production Incentives, which will provide up to $125 million in incentive payments to qualified hydroelectric facilities for electricity generated and sold in 2021 and 2022, and 2) the Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives, which will invest $75 million to enable the implementation of capital improvements to boost efficiency. Applications are due by June 20, 2023
DOE Opens Collegiate Competitions for Hydropower and Marine Energy
March 22, 2023| Source: DOE
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for the second annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) and fifth annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC). The Hydropower Collegiate Competition supports solutions to add power-generating infrastructure to existing non-powered dams. The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition supports solutions for ways marine energy can help power the blue economy. These two competitions help undergraduate and graduate students prepare for jobs in hydropower, marine energy, and related industries by challenging them to develop unique solutions to advance these technologies. Applications for both competitions are due April 24, 2023.
FY23 Community Connect Program Now Accepting Applications
March 20, 2023| Source: RUS
On Monday, the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced availability of $79 million in FY 23 for the Community Connect Grant (CCG). The purpose of this program is to increase access to the internet in rural communities, providing better resources for jobs, education, healthcare, public safety, and community development. Awarded projects will construct broadband networks that provide service to residential homes, businesses, and essential services (such as public schools, fire stations, public libraries, and public safety stations) located within the service area. In addition, the program requires that all essential community facilities and a community center are provided free services for at least two years. Applications are due June 20, 2023.
Learn more about this program here.
FWS Announced $20M to Support Boating Infrastructure, Local Communities and Outdoor Recreation
March 20, 2023| Source: FWS
On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced more than $20 million in grant funding to construct, renovate, and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. The WSFR program and the Boating Infrastructure Grants are part of a state-industry-federal partnership which forms the cornerstone of state-based aquatic resource conservation and was reauthorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The program, along with a $2 billion investment from the BIL and the Inflation Reduction Act, furthers the work of the Department of the Interior in expanding outdoor recreation access and restoring cultural resources and open spaces. This year, grants will support an estimated 381 new slips and berths as well as thousands of linear feet of additional side-tie docking space, plus other amenities.
Federal Funding Opportunities:
| Opportunity Number | Opportunity Title | Agency | Deadline | Funding |
| DE-FOA-0002890 | Research on General Plasma Science Collaborative Research Facilities | PAMS-SC | 03/27/2023 | $3,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002813 | BIL: Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation | DOE-GFO | 03/27/23 | $45,000,000 |
| NOAA-OAR-CPO-2023-2007771 | BIL: Climate Program Office (CPO), Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division | DOC | 03/29/23 | $4,800,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002969 | BIL: State Manufacturing Leadership Program, Section 40534 | DOE-NETL | 03/31/2023 | NOI |
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-23-07 | Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (Swifr) Grants For Tribes And Intertribal Consortia | EPA | 04/4/23 | $40,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002779 | Additional Clean Hydrogen Programs (Section 40314): Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) | DOE-GFO | 04/7/2023 | $1,250,000,000 |
| FTA-2023-002-TPM-LWNO | FY 2023 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program | DOT-FTA | 04/13/2023 | $1,221,350,117 |
| FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS | FY 2023 Buses and Bus Facilities Program | DOT-FTA | 04/13/2023 | $469,445,424 |
| DC-WP-23-001 | Denali Commission Program Grants | DC | 04/14/23 | $35,150,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002756 | 2022 FOA for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities - BIL - Renew America's Schools | DOE-GFO | 04/21/2023 | $80,000,000 |
| FOA-ETA-23-31 | DOL Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program | DOL-ETA | 04/23/2023 | $80,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002920 | Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Funding Opportunity Announcement in Support of Hydrogen Shot | DOE-GFO | 04/28/2023 | $47,000,000 |
| MA-PID-23-001 | 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants | DOT-MA | 04/28/2023 | $662,203,512 |
| 693JJ323NF00004 | Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program | DOT-FHWA | 05/30/2023 | $700,000,000 |
| EPA-I-R10-PS-2023-002 | Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, And Ecosystem Recovery In Puget Sound | EPA | 05/31/23 | $7,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OCSPP-OPPT-FY2023-001 | FY 2023 – FY 2024 Pollution Prevention Grants: Environmental Justice in Communities | EPA | 06/6/23 | $8,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002907 | BIL Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program Section 40209 | DOE-NETL | 06/08/2023 | $350,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002826 | BIL Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations | DOE-GFO | 06/16/2023 | $74,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OCSPP-OPPT-FY2023-002 | FY 2023 – FY 2024 Pollution Prevention Grants: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products | EPA | 06/20/23 | $8,000,000 |
Featured Awards:
EPA Announces $170 Million WIFIA Loan to Help Limit Water Shortages in San Diego
March 23, 2023 - EPA announced a $170 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego County, California, to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project, which will help provide sustainable access to drinking water and protect local coastal wetlands.
DOT announces over $94 million in SMART Grants
March 21, 2023 - DOT announced the first round of Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant awards, totaling over $94 million for 59 projects across the country. Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the new program provides State, local, and Tribal governments $500 million over five years to leverage technology to create safer, more equitable, efficient, and innovative transportation systems.
Committee Hearings on Infrastructure:
Upcoming Hearings:
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/28/23
Hearing: Reviewing the Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/28/23
Hearing: Government Response to East Palestine: Ensuring Safety and Transparency for the Community
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/28/23
Hearing: Budget Hearing – Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/28/23
Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Inspectors General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Transportation
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
2:00 PM (EDT) | 3/28/23
Hearing: Maritime Transportation Supply Chain Issues
House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/29/23
Hearing: Highlighting the Role of Small Businesses in Domestic Energy Production
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/29/23
Hearing: Oversight Hearing – Addressing the Challenges of Rural America
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/29/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine advancing next generation aviation technologies.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
2:00 PM (EDT) | 3/29/23
Hearing: Disaster Recovery: Examining Coordination and Reducing Duplication of Federal Disaster Programs
Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/30/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine petrochemicals to waste, focusing on the lifecycle, environmental, and climate effects of plastic.
Past Hearings:
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/22/23
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2024 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: Member Day - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: "CISA 2025: The State of American Cybersecurity from a Stakeholder Perspective"
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: Advanced Air Mobility: The Future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Beyond
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine the steps needed to address the cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the United States' energy infrastructure.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
2:00 PM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Federal Maritime Transportation Programs, and Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy
2:00 PM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Meeting: Unleashing American Power: The Development of Next Generation Energy Infrastructure
