EPISODE · Jan 11, 2023 · 45 MIN
Accessing Federal Infrastructure Dollars: A Conversation with NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony
from Voices in Local Government · host Joe Supervielle, Clarence Anthony
Why local governments are the best stewards of federal funding opportunities.How investment decisions can help address issues of inequity and expand upward mobility and opportunities for all residents.How specific cities like Tacoma, Washington; Baltimore, Maryland; and Union City, Georgia are using their federal funds, included in NLC's ARPA Investment Tracker.How small and mid-sized communities in particular can get access to technical assistance for grant writing to apply for federal funds.Why it’s so important for communities to gather community input on the front end of city projects and then communicating intentions and results across various channels to a diverse public.ResourcesZencity 360: essential tools to help government agencies improve services, build community trust, and increase overall satisfaction, from our partner recently named a 2023 GovTech100 company.ICMA's Local Government Reimagined initiative and conferencesICMA's Strategic Planning in Small Communities: A Manager's Manual
What this episode covers
National League of Cities Executive Director Clarence Anthony joins the show to explain how cities are getting to work implementing the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He discusses how NLC is supporting them through the Local Infrastructure Hub – a new resource that provides guidance and training for local governments to access and optimize these new federal funding opportunities. Additional topics include:
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