Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp

LocalInfrastructureHub@nlc.org

The Local Infrastructure Hub is offering a virtual bootcamp series to assist small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages focused with applying for federal infrastructure funding.

Bootcamps include, but are not limited to:

• Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program and Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program
• Brownfields Program
• Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods

Bootcamps will last 3-4 months each and require monthly participation. Participants will receive support to develop competitive federal grant applications, including:

• Subject-matter experts
• Office hours
• Individualized coaching sessions
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Access to a library of templates, example submissions, and other resources

Each bootcamp is made up of 8 modules which are tailored to specific funding opportunities.

1. Asset mapping
2. Building and executing a community engagement strategy
3. Data driven decision making
4. Assembling a complex capital stack and budget for grant applications
5. Federal administration priorities
6. Writing a strong grant narrative
7. Navigating the grant submission process
8. Long term capacity building

The program is designed for mayors and municipal staff with a wide range of job functions, including infrastructure management, budget, grants management, community engagement, and others from small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages with 150,000 or fewer residents.

Links to register for individual bootcamps are available on the program website.