via National League of Cities
The Local Infrastructure Hub has some exciting workshops planned for this fall and winter that may be of interest to your municipality:
- Combined Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI): Combined Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programs support infrastructure upgrades to improve safety and mobility at rail crossings. This workshop will help cities navigate RCE/CRISI applications, aligning local rail safety goals with eligible projects like track relocation, protective devices, and environmental audits. This workshop will take place on Sept. 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM E.T. Register here
- Inflation Reduction Act – Elective Pay: The Inflation Reduction Act’s (2022) Elective Pay provision enables non-taxable entities to receive direct payments in lieu of tax credits when investing in clean energy projects. This workshop is tailored for cities with completed or in-progress projects in eligible areas like clean energy generation, battery storage, EV charging, or zero-emission vehicles. Participants will learn how to file for Elective Pay tax credits, secure cross-agency support, and maximize financial and community benefits under this fast-moving opportunity. This workshop will take place on Sept. 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM E.T. Register here
- Brownfields Program (Assessment, Cleanup and Multipurpose Grants): Brownfields program funds may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. This workshop will help cities understand how to apply for types of grants that allow communities, states, tribes and others to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse contaminated properties. This workshop will take place on Oct. 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM E.T. Register here
- Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A): The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program provides funding to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Cities can use this funding to develop safety action plans, redesign high-risk corridors, or implement infrastructure improvements like sidewalks and crosswalks. This workshop will explore how local governments can apply SS4A Planning and Implementation funding to advance roadway safety and address the needs of all road users. This workshop will take place on Dec. 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM E.T. Register here