Source: National League of Cities
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Technical Assistance and Funding Opportunities
Department of Transportation
- Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program. Closing Date: 9/28/2023
- Transit Oriented Development Pilot Program. Closing Date: 10/10/2023
- Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. Closing Date: 10/10/2023
- Bridge Investment Program. COMING SOON.
- Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements Grant Program. COMING SOON.
Environmental Protection Agency
- Clean School Bus Program. Closing Date: 8/22/2023
- Integrated Planning Technical Assistance. Closing Date: 8/31/2023
- Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grants. Closing Date: 12/1/2023
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. COMING SOON.
Department of Commerce
- Recompete Pilot Program. Closing Date: 10/15/2023
- Climate Ready Workforce. Letter of Intent Due: 11/30/2023
Department of Energy
- Energy Future Grants. Closing Date: 9/30/2023
- Community Energy Fellowship. Closing Date: 10/4/2023
Department of Housing and Urban Development
- HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program. Closing Date: 10/12/2023
Department of Agriculture
- Community Wildfire Defense Grants. Closing Date: 10/31/2023
- Healthy Food Financing Initiative Partnerships Program. Closing Date: 11/3/0223