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June 23, 2023
Infrastructure Update
Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article.
Press Releases
Biden-Harris Administration Outlines Plan to Strengthen Semiconductor Supply Chains as Part of Investing in America Agenda
June 23, 2023 | Source: DOC
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce shared the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategic vision to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain through CHIPS for America investments. To advance this vision, the Department announced a funding opportunity and application process for large semiconductor supply chain projects and will release later in the fall a separate process for smaller projects. Large semiconductor supply chain projects include materials and manufacturing equipment facility projects with capital investments equal to or exceeding $300 million, and smaller projects are below that threshold. The announcement leads into the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour, where Secretary Raimondo and leaders in the Administration will fan across more than 20 states to highlight investments, jobs, and economic opportunity driven by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and the historic legislation he’s passed in his first two years in office, including the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Treasury Department Announces Approval of Federal Funds to Connect 33,000 Washington State Homes and Businesses to Affordable, High-Speed Internet
June 23, 2023 | Source: USDT
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of $195.7 million for high-speed internet projects in Washington state under the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which the state estimates will connect about 33,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet as a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Already, President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has delivered over $7 billion for broadband, digital technology, and multi-purpose community center projects in 45 states, which those states estimate will reach nearly two million locations.
DOE Announces Over $21 Million to Advance Commercialization of Clean Energy Solutions
June 22, 2023 | Source: DOE
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) announced more than $21 million in funding for 30 projects across 16 National Laboratories to propel clean energy solutions. The Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) Base Annual Appropriations Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness (CLIMR) lab call invited proposals to advance energy technologies and strengthen existing practices. This funding will address core commercialization challenges, while improving laboratory processes, creating accessibility to clean energy resources, and enhancing connections to underserved communities. The selected projects will simplify commercialization processes, accelerate the development of existing promising technologies, and kickstart the development of new energy solutions. Over 39 partner entities will join our National Laboratories in accomplishing CLIMR project goals.
USDA Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
June 22, 2023 | Source: USDA
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its selection of 50 projects, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access (Increasing Land Access) Program, which is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, works to increase access to farm ownership opportunities, improve results for those with heirs’ property or fractionated land, increase access to markets and capital that affect the ability to access land, and improve land ownership, land succession and agricultural business planning.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $575 million for coastal and Great Lakes climate resilience through Investing in America agenda
June 20, 2023 | Source: NOAA
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its first-ever Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, which will provide $575 million in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help coastal and Great Lakes communities, including tribal communities in those regions, become more resilient to extreme weather and other impacts of the climate crisis. This competitive grant program has two distinct tracks for investing in holistic, collaborative approaches to coastal resilience at regional scales. Track One will support Regional Collaborative Building and Strategy Development ($25 million), with a focus on laying the groundwork for future resilience efforts. Track Two will support the Implementation of Resilience and Adaptation Actions ($550 million), with a focus on implementing transformational climate adaptation actions.
Federal Funding Opportunities:
| Opportunity Number | Opportunity Title | Agency | Deadline | Funding |
| FTA-2023-010-TPM-TRIBAL | FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Tribal Transit Program | DOT-FTA | 06/26/2023 | $8,935,753 |
| 693JJ323NF00006 | Advancing Sustainability and Resilience In Pavements | DOT-FHWA | 06/26/2023 | $7,500,000 |
| FR-RRD-23-002 | FY22-23 Rail Research and Development Center of Excellence Grant Program | DOT-FRA | 07/03/2023 | $5,000,000 |
| FR-IRC-23-001 | FY22-23 Interstate Rail Compacts Grant Program | DOT-FRA | 07/10/2023 | $5,815,800 |
| DOT-SS4A-FY23-01 | Safe Streets and Roads for All | DOT-DOT X-50 | 07/10/2023 | $1,177,213,000 |
| FAA-ARP-AIP-G-23-002 | FY 2023 Airport Improvement Program Discretionary Grants | DOT-FAA | 07/14/2023 | $1,500,000,000 |
| 693JJ323NF00007 | 2023 Work Zone Safety Grants | DOT-FHWA | 07/14/2023 | $10,000,000 |
| 693JK323NF0014 | FY 2023 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant | DOT-PHMSA | 07/24/2023 | $392,000,000 |
| 693JJ323NF00005 | Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program | DOT-FHWA | 07/26/2023 | $160,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002881 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Fiscal Year 2023 Ride and Drive Electric | DOE-NETL | 07/28/2023 | $51,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002940 | BIL: Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Program and Building Training and Assessment Centers (BTAC) Program | DOE-GFO | 07/31/2023 | $54,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-23-08 | FY24 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants | EPA | 08/02/2023 | $12,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0003066 | 2023 FOA for Energy Improvements at Nonprofits - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) – Renew America’s Nonprofits | DOE-GFO | 08/03/2023 | $45,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002893 | FY 2023 Vehicle Technologies Office Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement | DOE-NETL | 08/11/2023 | $99,500,000 |
| 693JJ323NF00013 | Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program | DOT-FHWA | 08/18/2023 | $848,000,000 |
| EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06 | 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program | EPA | 08/22/2023 | $400,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002965 | Battery Research and Development Consortium | DOE-NETL | 09/08/2023 | $60.000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0003055 | Notice of Intent (NOI): Technical Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes or Standards | DOE-GFO | 09/30/2023 | NOI |
| 2024TTPSF | 2024 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund | DOT-FHWA | 1/15/2024 | $24,098,400 |
Committee Hearings on Infrastructure:
Upcoming Hearings:
No upcoming hearings on Infrastructure!
Past Hearings:
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Hearing: Review of the National Academy of Sciences Report ‘The Coast Guard’s Next Decade: An Assessment of Emerging Challenges and Statutory Needs’
House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Hearing: “Clearing the Air: Examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Emissions Standards”
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, focusing on state and local perspectives.
Senate Committee on the Budget
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine fossil fuel threats to climate and the Federal budget.
House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
10:15 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Hearing: “Competition and Transparency: The Pathway Forward for a Stronger Health Care Market”
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
10:30 AM (EDT) | 6/21/23
Hearing: Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/22/23
Hearing: "Growing the National Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline"
House Committee on Natural Resources
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/22/23
Hearing: Oversight Hearing titled "Examining the Council on Environmental Quality Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request and Related Policy Matters."
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/22/23
Hearing: Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Innovation Towards the National Interest
House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation
1:00 PM (EDT) | 6/22/23
Hearing: “Using Cutting-Edge Technologies to Keep America Safe”
Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/13/23
Hearing: "Future of FEMA: Agency Perspectives with Administrator Criswell"
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/13/23
Hearing: "Oversight of FERC: Adhering to a Mission of Affordable and Reliable Energy for America"
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
10:00 AM (EDT) |6/13/23
Hearing: “Stakeholder Perspectives on USDA’s Rural Development Programs”
House Committee on Small Business
2:00 PM (EDT) | 6/13/23
Hearing: “Assisting Entrepreneurs: Examining Private and Public Resources Helping Small Businesses”
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export
2:00 PM (EDT) | 6/13/23
Meeting: An oversight hearing to examine implementation of travel and tourism legislation.
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/14/23
Hearing: “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America”
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/14/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act by the Federal Highway Administration.
House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development
10:15 AM (EDT) | 6/14/23
Hearing: “Postsecondary Innovation: Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Opportunities”
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
2:15 PM (EDT) | 6/14/23
Hearing: Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee legislative hearing
Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight
10:00 AM (EDT) | 6/15/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine the impacts of plastic production and disposal on environmental justice communities.
