Inside NYC’s Playbook for Getting Federal Grant Funds
New York City has won billions under Biden's infrastructure and climate laws. Now it’s sharing strategies with other cities struggling to compete.
New York City won a grant for a restoration project at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, one of a number of awards it has received under the federal climate and infrastructure laws.
Photographer: Craig WargaNew York City has locked down $2.4 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects over the last two years by rewiring its grants application process, according to a report released Monday.
In the report, New York City officials share a set of best practices to help other cities compete for federal dollars. President Joe Biden’s administration has long acknowledged that many potential grant applicants — especially first-timers — struggle to understand which opportunities are available to them, and often don't have the staff or expertise to put together compelling applications.