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The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) has published a special report outlining newly authorized and updated programs included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) as well as “project idea portal” for assistance in identifying potential funding opportunities. NSDC will host a webinar next month for members to provide an overview of IIJA. CSDA is a founding member of NSDC and all members of CSDA enjoy full access to NSDC resources and services.

The NSDC special report includes brief summaries of IIJA’s 45 new federal programs and details 36 programs the law revised/updated. Each summary serves as a grant profile provided by CSDA business affiliate The Ferguson Group (TFG), which offers a suite of grant services to CSDA members. As many of IIJA’s programs are in the development process, the guide provides advanced details for districts to identify potential funding sources and prepare to act once application periods open.

NSDC’s Advocacy Team will host a webinar covering IIJA and provide a deeper dive into key programs outlined in the special report. The virtual event will be live Wednesday, February 23, at 12 p.m. PT. CSDA members are invited to join to learn more about programs of interest and engage in Q&A.

In partnership with TFG, NSDC has established a “project idea portal” for districts to submit projects for which federal funding opportunities are sought. Special districts are welcome to submit details of the project via the webform, which TFG’s grants team will review and work with the district to identify and apply for open grants.

Contact Cole Karr, NSDC and CSDA Federal Advocacy Coordinator, for more information at colek@csda.net.