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March 17, 2023
Infrastructure Update
Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news and funding with our weekly article.
Press Releases
DOE Announces $590 Million To Increase Bioenergy Research
March 17, 2023 | Source: DOE
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs). This funding will help support the Department’s research into the next generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy from domestic biomass resources, which is critical to reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring future energy security, and creating new economic opportunities in rural areas. Each of the four centers, led by a National Laboratory or University, support the science behind a bio-based economy and aims to break down the barriers to building a strong domestic bioenergy industry.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program Now Open
March 14, 2023 | Source: DOT
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation opened applications for The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program), a new program that will establish publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure nationwide. Created by the BIL, the program awards competitive grants to projects that will accelerate an electrified and alternative fuel transportation system that is convenient, affordable, reliable, equitable, accessible, and safe. A priority of the CFI Program is expanding EV charging into all types of residential areas while also addressing environmental justice, particularly for communities that disproportionately experience the consequences from climate change. This round of funding makes up to $700 million available through the program’s two funding opportunities: Community Charging and Fueling Grants (Community Program); and Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants (Corridor Program).
Learn more about this opportunity here.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies
March 15, 2023 | Source: DOE
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HTFO) released a $750 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for clean hydrogen technologies that will address barriers to cost reduction and support emerging commercial-scale deployments. Established by the BIL, this opportunity will provide funding for components, stacks, and systems across a range of electrolyzer technologies (including both low-temperature and high-temperature) and electrolyzer manufacturing processes and equipment. In addition, the FOA will support RD&D of technologies and processes for manufacturing the equipment used in the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen.
Learn more about this opportunity here.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Lower High-Speed Internet Costs
March 8, 2023 | Source: White House
On Wednesday, EPA announced the availability of $16 million for two new grant opportunities to support states and Tribes in providing technical assistance to businesses seeking to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices that advance environmental justice in underserved communities. The Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice in Communities is a new P2 grant opportunity to support technical assistance for businesses to specifically target and improve human health and the environment in disadvantaged communities. Applications for this grant are due by June 6, 2023. The Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products will support P2 technical assistance to businesses to increase the supply, demand and or use of safer and more sustainable products, such as those that are certified by EPA’s Safer Choice program, or those that conform to EPA’s Recommendations for Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. Applications for this grant are due by June 20, 2023.
Federal Funding Opportunities:
| Opportunity Number | Opportunity Title | Agency | Deadline | Funding |
| DE-FOA-0002890 | Research on General Plasma Science Collaborative Research Facilities | PAMS-SC | 03/27/2023 | $3,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002813 | BIL: Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation | DOE-GFO | 03/27/23 | $45,000,000 |
| NOAA-OAR-CPO-2023-2007771 | BIL: Climate Program Office (CPO), Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division | DOC | 03/29/23 | $4,800,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002969 | BIL: State Manufacturing Leadership Program, Section 40534 | DOE-NETL | 03/31/2023 | NOI |
| EPA-I-OLEM-ORCR-23-07 | Solid Waste Infrastructure For Recycling (Swifr) Grants For Tribes And Intertribal Consortia | EPA | 04/4/23 | $40,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002779 | Additional Clean Hydrogen Programs (Section 40314): Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) | DOE-GFO | 04/7/2023 | $1,250,000,000 |
| FTA-2023-002-TPM-LWNO | FY 2023 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program | DOT-FTA | 04/13/2023 | $1,221,350,117 |
| FTA-2023-003-TPM-BUS | FY 2023 Buses and Bus Facilities Program | DOT-FTA | 04/13/2023 | $469,445,424 |
| DC-WP-23-001 | Denali Commission Program Grants | DC | 04/14/23 | $35,150,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002756 | 2022 FOA for Energy Improvements at Public K-12 School Facilities - BIL - Renew America's Schools | DOE-GFO | 04/21/2023 | $80,000,000 |
| FOA-ETA-23-31 | DOL Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program | DOL-ETA | 04/23/2023 | $80,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002920 | Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office Funding Opportunity Announcement in Support of Hydrogen Shot | DOE-GFO | 04/28/2023 | $47,000,000 |
| MA-PID-23-001 | 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program Grants | DOT-MA | 04/28/2023 | $662,203,512 |
| 693JJ323NF00004 | Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program | DOT-FHWA | 05/30/2023 | $700,000,000 |
| EPA-I-R10-PS-2023-002 | Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, And Ecosystem Recovery In Puget Sound | EPA | 05/31/23 | $7,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OCSPP-OPPT-FY2023-001 | FY 2023 – FY 2024 Pollution Prevention Grants: Environmental Justice in Communities | EPA | 06/6/23 | $8,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002907 | BIL Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program Section 40209 | DOE-NETL | 06/08/2023 | $350,000,000 |
| DE-FOA-0002826 | BIL Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations | DOE-GFO | 06/16/2023 | $74,000,000 |
| EPA-I-OCSPP-OPPT-FY2023-002 | FY 2023 – FY 2024 Pollution Prevention Grants: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products | EPA | 06/20/23 | $8,000,000 |
Committee Hearings on Infrastructure:
Upcoming Hearings:
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/22/23
Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2024 for the Environmental Protection Agency.
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: Member Day - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: "CISA 2025: The State of American Cybersecurity from a Stakeholder Perspective"
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Hearing: Advanced Air Mobility: The Future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Beyond
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
10:00 AM (EDT) | 3/23/23
Meeting: Hearings to examine the steps needed to address the cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the United States' energy infrastructure.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
2:00 PM (EDT) |3/23/23
Hearing: Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for Federal Maritime Transportation Programs, and Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy
2:00 PM (EDT) |3/23/23
Meeting: Unleashing American Power: The Development of Next Generation Energy Infrastructure
Past Hearings:
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
10:00 AM (EST) | 3/15/23
Hearing: to examine implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, focusing on perspectives on the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act.
Senate Committee on the Budget
10:15 AM (EST) | 3/15/23
Hearings: to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2024.
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
3:00 PM (EST) | 3/15/23
Hearings: to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2024 for the Congressional Budget Office, the Government Accountability Office, and the Government Publishing Office.
Senate Committee on Finance
10:00 AM (EST) | 3/16/23
Hearings: to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2024.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
10:00 AM (EST) | 3/16/23
Hearings: to examine local views on public transportation, transit infrastructure and operations, and Federal transit programs.
