With the federal infrastructure bill becoming law, opportunities for critical and desirable projects for our communities are at the top of mind. For local communities, this is the time to plan out a medium to long-term funding strategy – one that strategically uses local investments and financing solutions to leverage regional, state and federal funding from ongoing grant programs, recently announced sources and future available funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Taking the time to map out a strategy upfront will pay off by allowing you to creatively tap into a variety of resources to accomplish more.
Read our Perspectives post to learn about key funding sources to monitor and what you should keep in mind when mapping out a funding strategy.