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The Massachusetts Federal Funds Partnership for Local Governments convenes for a series of monthly webinars highlighting key components of major federal funding sources, outlining eligibility requirements, and sharing tips for strengthening applications.
Looking to maximize federal funding for Massachusetts through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act, a new state office is reaching out to cities and towns with key details on grant opportunities and technical assistance to help them reel in federal dollars.
The Office of Federal Funds and Infrastructure is convening the Massachusetts Federal Funds Partnership for Local Governments each month for a series of webinars highlighting key components of the three major federal funding sources, outlining eligibility requirements, and sharing tips for strengthening applications.
The first two webinars, held on Oct. 25 and Nov. 28, discussed funding opportunities in the areas of school bus electrification, broadband infrastructure, climate pollution reduction, and flood mitigation.
The Office of Federal Funds and Infrastructure website has recordings of the webinars, as well as registration for monthly webinars scheduled through next March.
The office has also created a project intake form for municipalities to complete if they have applied for a federal grant or are seeking funds for a particular project.
Last month, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it has filed legislation intended to provide matching dollars for federally funded programs, as well as technical assistance for municipalities.