Federal grants aimed at housing, infrastructure and public safety are critical tools to support municipalities, local and state agencies, tribal organizations and nonprofits in building stronger, safer and more equitable communities. Housing grants, such as those administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), often focus on increasing affordable housing, preventing homelessness and improving community development. In the realm of infrastructure and public safety, federal funding sources such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) support a wide range of initiatives. These include modernizing transportation systems, upgrading water and broadband infrastructure, strengthening emergency response capabilities and enhancing policing and fire services.
Together, these federal resources play a vital role in promoting economic growth, ensuring equitable access to services and protecting communities from both everyday and extraordinary threats. The majority of municipalities aim to identify funding in the form of grants to help them meet community goals faster or provide crucial programs. Top priorities for communities include housing, infrastructure and public safety.
This Summer of Savings and Solutions, join NLC and the Lexipol GrantFinder team to discover key strategies when applying for funding to support these priorities.
Note: Registration link will take you to a non-NLC web page.