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January 14, 2025 | Discover how R&D opportunities are fueling scientific breakthroughs and how to effectively apply for R&D funding. 

January 7, 2025 | Join us as we take a closer look at the accomplishments that defined our extraordinary year. 

November 19, 2024 | Crafting a winning grant application starts with a solid foundation: clear goals, well-defined milestones, and measurable metrics. 

Nov. 12, 2024 | CHIPS Incentives Program Funding to Expand Critical Material Production in Canton, NY 

Oct. 31, 2024 | Investments to Support Local Economic Development and Strengthen Public Utilities

Oct. 28, 2024 | Driving Success and Growth by Winning Funding for Transformative Projects 

Oct. 22, 2024 | New Manufacturing Facility in Michigan to Produce and Purify Hyper-Pure Semiconductor-Grade Polysilicon

October 10, 2024 | A reflection by President and CEO Becky Nictakis on Capitol Funding Solutions’ remarkable transformation and growth

September 27, 2024 | Learn best practices for assembling a grant team that can effectively collaborate to secure funding and manage successful projects.

Sept 26, 2024 | Conductive Additives Plant to Support Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing in Michigan

Sept 25, 2024 | Project will enhance domestic battery production, support industrial and defense markets, and create hundreds of high-wage jobs in South Carolina

Sept 24, 2024 | New facility will produce battery-grade lithium, powering up to 500,000 EVs and supporting U.S. clean energy goals

Sept 11, 2024 | Funding Will Implement Advanced CAD-to-CAD System for Traffic Safety Planning 

September 10, 2024 | Rejection of a grant application is not the end of the road. With the right approach, a well-prepared resubmission can lead to success.

Sept. 3, 2024 | The DOE and IRS are now accepting full applications for the 48C Tax Credit Program. Here is what you need to know. 

August 27, 2024 | Explore the distinct roles of Letters of Support and Letters of Commitment, how to craft compelling letters that resonate with reviewers, and tips for securing strong letters from your partners.  

August 20, 2024 | Learn about the benefits of state-level funding and strategies for finding identifying relevant opportunities. 

August 14, 2024 | Consider investing resources in these fundraising strategies to enhance your overall financial strength.

July 30, 2024 | Learn about the benefits of collaborating with external stakeholders and how these partnerships can enhance your chances of success. 

July 25, 2024 | Funding will develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) of scalable, carbon-negative insulation products.

This insight delves into the importance of Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) in securing funding under BIL and IRA, highlighting the significance of workforce and community agreements, and outlining application requirements and strategies.

July 11, 2024 | The funding will be used to help West Monroe complete a botanical garden at Kiroli Park, ensuring accessibility and safety for all visitors.

Learn about key environmental impacts and gain useful resources to help you accurately represent your project's environmental footprint.

Explore these available tax credit programs created by the IRA to spur clean energy investments.

Avoid these common missteps when using an online portal for your application submission process. 

May 14, 2024 | To reduce emissions at the Port of San Juan, awarded funds will be used to purchase zero-emission electric trucks and charging stations, improving air quality at the port and nearby communities. 

Hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association, this webinar outlines identifying optimal BEAD locations, navigating federal and state grant requirements, crafting compelling applications, and engaging with communities and stakeholders.

May 8, 2024 | The Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage will improve lead battery performance to meet the nation’s growing need for clean, efficient, cost-effective energy.

April 17, 2024 | CFS celebrates the success of four awarded applications in the 48C program, showcasing the exceptional dedication and expertise of its writing team and marking a milestone in the company's growth in the energy sector.

Learn about crucial strategies that will enhance your organization's identification process for private funding. 

So, you’ve found a funding opportunity that your organization would like to apply for - now what? This insight covers crucial project management practices that will set your application up for a successful submission.

March 28, 2024 | Funding from the Department of Energy will support membrane technology to decarbonize thermal manufacturing process.

Learn about the effects of a shutdown on Federal Agencies and their funding programs.

March 21, 2024 | Funding from the Department of Energy will support Chemours' research and development of advanced electrolyzer components to accelerate commercialization.

A CBP is an essential part of the application process for those seeking BIL and IRA funding. Here is a breakdown of what it is and why it is important for your projects and proposals. 

The purpose of the NAPMP program is to establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials for manufacturing semiconductors. 

February 6, 2024 | Capitol Funding Solutions is pleased to announce that Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority was awarded $40,798,046 through the Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program.

Join us as we revisit the key highlights of 2023.

Learn how to navigate tricky budget requirements and develop a strong financing plan for your projects.  

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Considering applying for federal grants but finding the process overwhelming? Here are several reasons to consider federal funding and ways to navigate the application process effectively.

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), GRIP supports projects enhancing grid flexibility and resilience against extreme weather and climate change through three topic areas: Grid Resilience Grants, Smart Grid Grants, and the Grid Innovation Program. 

Discover the revamped grants.gov platform and learn about the enhanced features of the newly user-friendly platform for applicants. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Learn about these these five spooky scenarios and their solutions. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

FHWA has has announced the availability of $9.62 billion for the Large Bridge Project grants through the Bridge Investment Program to implement construction projects exceeding $100 million in costs. 

Learn about the purpose of and how to manage roles in grants.gov - a crucial step in the registration process. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

An overview of essential factors that will help determine how prepared you are to apply for competitive funding. 

EPA has announced the availability of $115 million under DERA program to incentivize and accelerate the upgrading or retirement of legacy diesel engine fleets.

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

With these strategies at your disposal, you can increase your success in identifying funding sources that align with your objectives and priorities.

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

REAP technical assistance grants will provide hands-on support to farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners seeking federal funds for renewable energy system.

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

The program supports long-term comprehensive economic development that aims to reduce employment gaps in prime-age workers and increase wages

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

The Challenge seeks to transform the resilience of these communities, ecosystems, and associated economies to weather and climate impacts.

Found a funding opportunity? You need to register with grants.gov. Learn how in this step-by-step guide. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Capitol Funding Solutions is pleased to announce that a proposal written for TimberHP was awarded $1,500,000 through the Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program.  

Capitol Funding Solutions is pleased to announce that a proposal written for the City of Florence, South Carolina, was allocated $60,000 through the FY 22 Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Created by our grant writing team, this series of articles provides guidance on the financial development and management processes of competitive funding.

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

The program supports research, education, and extension projects that address key problems in the food and agricultural sciences.

This insight highlights key components of developing relationships with grant makers, with input from Sarah Comerford, Grants Administrator for a Texas-based Foundation. 

The FOA supports R&D projects in concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaics (PV) technologies to advance the adoption of solar technologies. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news, funding, and awards with our weekly article. 

The purpose of the new BIL program is to make surface transportation more resilient to natural hazards and climate change.

The program supports the implementation of economic recovery and resilience strategies to regions impacted by major natural disasters in 2021 and 2022.

The program will provide $1.055 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds through grants, guaranteed loans, and combined grants and guaranteed loans to small businesses and agricultural producers to reduce energy costs and consumption in rural areas. 

Stay informed on U.S. infrastructure news and funding with our weekly article. 

The program creates opportunities for students and workers by creating pathways to high-quality careers in energy infrastructure through the development of new IACs and BTACs.  

St. Landry Parish was one of four locations in Louisiana to receive funding from the program and received the second highest award in the state.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced $80 million in funding for workforce development projects for renewable energy, transportation, and broadband infrastructure sectors.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

ARPA-E's new GOPHURRS program aims to accelerate grid expansion and improve the reliability, resilience, and security of power infrastructure by funding new underground technologies and systems.

Applying for competitive funding can be a daunting task. Learn how CFS can help.

The second round of funding for the SS4A program is now available, supporting safer roadways in local communities for all types of vehicles and commuters. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Awarded proposals will fund planning, capital, and operating assistance for Tribal public transit services in rural areas.  

The mission of these programs are to advance biomedical research and deliver healthcare solutions in response to the needs of Service Members, Veterans, and the American public.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

The first ARPA-H Open BAA calls for research proposals that improve health outcomes across patient populations, communities, diseases, and health conditions.

The purpose of this program is to increase access to the internet that will provide community and economic development resources in rural areas. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

The program supports the research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) for the production and manufacturing of clean hydrogen technologies. 

The CFI Program is a new grant program that will establish publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure nationwide.

The Industrial Demonstrations Program aims to accelerate decarbonization projects in the industrial energy sector.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the program provides $1 billion over 5 years to rural and remote communities to advance clean energy demonstrations and solutions.  

The program supports projects that foster sustainable economic growth in the domestic semiconductor industry.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

To pursue competitive federal funding, applicants must first complete several registrations to get started. This insight will explain how to register with SAM.gov. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Created by our grant writing team, this series provides guidance on the financial development and management processes of competitive funding.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue both DE-FOA-0002920 and DE-FOA-0002919 to support the development of affordable hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Let's dive into the top moments of the year and celebrate all that we've accomplished together!

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Learn more about the H2Hubs Program recently announced by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.  

Have your questions about grant writing and CFS answered 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Created by our grant writing team, this series of articles provides guidance on the financial development and management processes of competitive funding.

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Learn about the new Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program and applicant eligibility. 

Consider these objectives to craft a competitive proposal. 

Weekly updates every Friday on the latest national news on infrastructure developments and funding. 

Six brownfield revitalization grants have been announced by the EPA. 

The program funds high-impact applied research and development and prototype or pilot-scale technology validation and demonstration projects that are potentially transformational to increase industrial energy efficiency and reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

This article provides a breakdown of the federal funding timeline and process, from start to finish, to help guide you in preparing to apply and implement awarded competitive funding.

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A deep dive into common questions received from applicants about program deadlines, eligibility, funding uses, submission requirements, and more.