State Infrastructure Grants

This program provides $2 million in funding to support the development of geothermal energy systems for various entities in Colorado, prioritizing projects that benefit low-income and underserved communities.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering the Manufacturing Retention Grant Program. This program is designed to help manufacturing companies maintain their operational presence within Illinois. Its core mission is to encourage businesses to invest in their workforce, facilities, equipment, technologies, and infrastructure, thereby securing existing jobs and fostering economic stability in the state. The program is supported through the Enterprise Fund, administered by DCEO, which typically funds a broad range of economic development projects. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are private for-profit business entities that operate a major manufacturing complex in Bushnell, Illinois, specifically within McDonough County. These companies must have less than 1,000 employees and extensive experience in tool manufacturing. A key eligibility criterion is the requirement to have acquired a tool manufacturing firm in McDonough County with a minimum of 100 full-time equivalent employees. The grant's impact goal is to retain these companies' manufacturing campuses at operating production levels that support at least 100 employees at the Bushnell site. The program prioritizes job retention in Illinois through various investments. Eligible expenses encompass employee payroll for existing employees (including backpay incurred from May 14, 2024), invoices for services, training expenses for existing employees, and significant capital improvements. These improvements include refurbishment or replacement of machinery, equipment, and tooling (e.g., forging hammers, Swiss lathes), facility repairs (e.g., roof repair, electrical upgrades), productivity and innovation initiatives (e.g., robotics reprogramming, induction heat furnaces), and the replenishment of inventory to maintain standard stocking levels for daily production. The expected outcome of the Manufacturing Retention Grant Program is the successful retention of manufacturing operations and a minimum employment level of 100 employees at the Bushnell site. Measurable results will be directly tied to the utilization of the $5,000,000 total funding, with a performance period spanning from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026. The DCEO's strategic priority, as evidenced by this program, is to safeguard manufacturing jobs and foster a robust economic environment within Illinois, aligning with a theory of change that posits direct investment in established manufacturing entities will lead to sustained employment and economic growth.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is offering the 2024 Community & Urban Forestry Assistance (CUFA) Grant. This program aims to foster the long-term growth and development of community forestry programs throughout Indiana. The core mission of the grant aligns with enhancing the quality of life for residents by investing in sustainable urban forest management. The overall funding available for this program is $230,000, with individual project requests ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. The target beneficiaries of the CUFA Grant include municipalities (cities, towns, townships, counties, and other local government entities as defined by IC 369-1-2) and non-profit 501(c)3 organizations. The grant's impact goals are broad, focusing on the expansion and preservation of urban tree canopy, increased and more equitable access to urban tree canopy, broadened community engagement in urban forest planning, and improved resilience to climate change, pests, and storm events through best management practices. The program prioritizes several key areas. These include establishing and strengthening community urban forestry programs, promoting urban forestry benefits through proper tree selection, planting, and care, establishing comprehensive tree inventories for data-driven decisions, and promoting risk management through tree assessment and mitigation plans. The grant also emphasizes restoring diminished community tree canopy, diversifying urban forests for long-term resilience, and ensuring urban forests provide ecosystem services such as cleaner air, improved watershed health, reduced erosion, stormwater runoff, and reduced urban heat island effects. Expected outcomes and measurable results include addressing historic inequities in urban forestry, adapting urban forest accessibility to changing demographics, promoting the Indiana nursery and arboriculture industries, and enhancing the built environment through increased property values and reduced energy demands. The grant supports activities such as the development of tree inventories or urban tree canopy assessments, creation or update of urban forestry management/response plans, education and training, and community engagement and tree planting initiatives. All tree planting projects must include community engagement, occur on public property, utilize 100% native Indiana species (with limited exceptions for Acer genus trees), and include a maintenance plan. Other supported activities include urban wood utilization, establishment of urban food forests, invasive species removal, and community website development specific to urban forestry.

This grant provides funding to public and private entities to develop a network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations along major highways in Minnesota, promoting accessible and reliable EV infrastructure.

This program provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Montana to develop new agricultural products and processes through grants and loans for various project activities.

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for developing microgrids that ensure reliable power for essential services during emergencies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Massachusetts-based organizations to improve food production, processing, and access, particularly in underserved communities, through infrastructure and equipment investments.

This program provides funding to Colorado counties and municipalities for the inspection, rehabilitation, and replacement of major bridges and culverts on public roads.

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of winter trail infrastructure for snowmobiling in Colorado, benefiting local snowmobile clubs, organizations, and agencies involved in trail grooming and safety initiatives.

This funding program provides financial support to public and private water providers, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that develop alternative water supplies and implement water conservation technologies in South Florida.

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado municipalities, counties, and other local entities affected by energy and mineral development to support community development projects.

This program provides financial and technical support to municipalities in the Buzzards Bay watershed for projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and protect natural resources.

This program provides funding to local, regional, and Tribal governments to develop and implement initiatives aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

This funding program provides financial support to at-risk communities in Alaska for developing wildfire protection plans and implementing projects to reduce wildfire risks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public transit agencies and municipalities in California to develop major projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance public transit services, and improve connectivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and experienced developers to improve public amenities and housing in downtown areas of Michigan, enhancing community living standards.

This funding program provides financial support to local defense groups in Pennsylvania to enhance the military value and sustainability of military installations and organizations within the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and communities in Oregon to assess the viability of water conservation, reuse, and storage projects, requiring a 50% cost match for feasibility studies.

This program provides funding to local and regional governments in Colorado to develop or update housing-related planning documents, helping them address current and future housing needs.

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the repair and improvement of boat launching facilities and related infrastructure to enhance access to the state's waterways for recreational boating.