Infrastructure Resources

Federal

Build.gov

This provides details on all IIJA programs and funding opportunities. For more information visit Investing in America - Build.gov | The White House

U.S. Department of Transportation Discretionary Dashboard

Provides communities with an overview of discretionary grant opportunities that can help meet their transportation infrastructure needs. 
For more information visit the dashboard at DOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard | US Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation Navigator

A resource to help communities understand the best ways to apply for grants, and to plan for and deliver transformative infrastructure projects
Visit the Navigator at DOT Navigator | US Department of Transportation

USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development

Learn how to apply for financial assistance to advance clean, affordable, and reliable electrical energy in rural America. Recently announced $10.7 billion in funding under the USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy (USDA PACE) and Empowering Rural America (New ERA) programs.
To subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit GovDelivery subscriber page

Power Affordable Clean Energy USDA PACE

The Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which represents the largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936. With $1 billion in funding, PACE helps make clean, affordable, and reliable energy accessible to the people of rural America.
For more information visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-programs/powering-affordable-clean-energy-pace-program

Empowering Rural America (New ERA)

The Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program as part of the Inflation Reduction Act helps rural Americans transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. By reducing air and water pollution, New ERA funding improves health outcomes and lowers energy costs for people in rural communities. New ERA program funding is available to member-owned rural electric cooperatives, which have been the backbone of America’s rural power delivery for nearly a century.
For more information visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-programs/empowering-rural-america-new-era-program

The Inflation Reduction Act

Expands clean, affordable, and reliable energy in rural communities, including U.S. Territories and Compact of Freely Associated States
For more information about the Inflation Reduction Act, visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/inflation-reduction-act.

Justice40 Initiative

Signed into Executive Order 14008 committed to a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution, with a commitment of funding towards climate change, clean energy and energy efficiency, clean transit, affordable and sustainable housing, training and workforce development, remediation and reduction of legacy pollution, and the development of critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure.
Justice40 Programs include the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the American Rescue Plan.
For more information visit Justice40 Initiative | Environmental Justice | The White House.

US DOT - Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist for Prospective Applicants (2023)

The checklist (also available as a PDF) was created by DOT to help local governments prepare for the year ahead and chart a strategic pathway to take advantage of these historic infrastructure investments to build good projects well.

 

Except for any statutes and regulations cited, the contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind prospective applicants or the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. 

 

For more information, please check out:  Discretionary Grant Preparation Checklist | https://www.transportation.gov/grants/dot-navigator/fy-2023-discretionary-grant-preparation-checklist

 



Environmental Protection Network - Federal EPA Resources

Environmental Protection Network is a great resources for Nevadans related to federal EPA funds. 

 

The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) launched its pro bono capacity-building technical assistance program in June 2021 to help disadvantaged communities, community-serving NGOs, and under-resourced agencies navigate and understand government programs, data, and processes; gain access to partners, allies, and decision-makers; and apply for funding.  



State

Nevada Clean Energy Fund

A non-profit organization that supports thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy through financial and technical resources to Nevadans. View the Nevada Clean Energy Fund Website.

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Infrastructure Financing

Tasked with administering loans and grant programs to assist with drinking water, wastewater, storm water, and non-point source water systems within Nevada, this website provides further information specific to IIJA funding opportunities. View the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Infrastructure Financing Website.

Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation & Technology

IIJA Broadband information. View the Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation & Technology website.

Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Information on Nevada’s Comprehensive Connective Strategy, a Connected Nevada as well as Nevada's "High-Speed" initiative, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada Telecommunications and Information Administration (to expand internet access to 11 tribal communities), and Las Vegas and Axios Nevada agreement to develop a high-capacity transit line to connect Downtown Las Vegas to the Medical District and Downtown Summerlin. View the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Nevada Department of Energy

DOE has begun to announce guidance to states for available funding. To date, the only IIJA funding GOE has received is for improvement of our State Energy Security Plan. All other funding opportunities are currently in the pre-application/application phase. Visit the Nevada Department of Energy website for further information.

NDOT - Airport Grant Matching Program

The Nevada Aviation Technical Advisory Committee (NATAC) was formed as a forum for discussing planning and programming issues related to the Nevada Airport & Heliport System Plan (NAHSP), providing recommendations for the administration of the Fund for Aviation, (formerly the Aviation Trust Fund), and to fulfill the public participation processes defined under Nevada's open meeting law as defined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 241 and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements in Advisory Circular 150/5050-3A.

 

Check out the Grant Match Program for Public Use Airports in Nevada:

 

The Fund for Aviation was reestablished by the 2023 legislature through AB58 at $1,000,000 per year.  The procedures for obtaining matching funds for airport matching grants are in accordance with NRS 494.048 and these funds must be used exclusively on federal projects at public-use airports within the state for the enlargement, improvement or maintenance of rural airports, landing areas or air navigation facilities.

 

For more information, please visit:  https://www.dot.nv.gov/mobility/aviation/airport-matching-grants-natac



Play Books

Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook

A guidebook to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) investments in clean energy and climate action. Visit
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Inflation-Reduction-Act-Guidebook.pdf

Tribal Government Playbook

Provides detailed information on funding opportunities under the IIJA for Tribal communities View the Tribal Playbook PDF.

Rural Playbook

Provides detailed information on funding opportunities on the IIJA for rural communities View the Rural Playbook PDF.

Technical Assistance Guide

A list of federal programs to help communities access and deploy investments in transportation.

View the Guide



Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook

A roadmap to the funding available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help partners know what to apply for, who to contact for help, and to understand how much funding is available at the program level.
WEBSITE: BUILDING-A-BETTER-AMERICA-V2.pdf (whitehouse.gov)