Infrastructure Implementation Resources
As Governors lead on implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and other state and federal infrastructure measures, the National Governors Association will be continuing to provide timely and actionable resources, create opportunities for Governors and their staff to convene and collaborate, and maintain relationships with critical federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders. This page will serve as a one stop shop for information on all these efforts.
Updated: October 23, 2026
Federal Resources
White House
Build America Buy America Resources
Department of Transportation
On October 6, 2026, FHWA released a Memorandum for the Ferry Boat Program (FBP) FY26 Full Year Distribution of Funds. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) authorizes funds for the formula-based FBP for the construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities. Funding can be used to design and construct ferry boats, acquiring right-of-way, constructing ferry terminal facilities, including ferry maintenance facilities, and other activities. The FHWA distributes FBP funds annually based on a formula contained in law. With this distribution, FHWA announces how much funding is available to each state for each ferry system. FHWA, however, does not release the funds and obligation limitations until projects are ready to be obligated. In total, $185 million is made available for FY 2026. Find the funding distribution by state here.
Department of Commerce – NTIA/Other Broadband Information
Department of Energy
On October 20, DOE announced approximately $967 million in available funding for FY25 and FY26 through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant (section 40101(d) grants). The Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program is designed to strengthen and modernize America’s power grid against wildfires, severe storms, and other natural disasters. Funding may be used to implement a wide range of resilience measures including weatherization technologies and equipment, fire-resistant technologies and fire prevention systems, monitoring and control technologies, and the undergrounding of electrical equipment. Eligible applicants include states, territories, and tribes. Eligible applicants must submit applications to receive this funding using the format outlined in the Administrative and Legal Requirements Document. Applications are due by February 17, 2027. Learn more here.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Permitting Council (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council)
Meet The Team
- Glenn Grimshaw, Program Director, Infrastructure
- Will Carraco, Program Director, Land Management, Agriculture and Housing
- Dan Lauf, Program Director, Energy
- Christopher Fletcher, Program Director, Energy
- Henry Ashley, Policy Analyst
- Jenna Johnston, Policy Analyst
- Alex Sherwood, Policy Coordinator
Calendar of Upcoming Funding Opportunities and Milestones
- Ongoing – Applications open for EPA’s Water Technical Assistance Services
- Ongoing – Applications open for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program (including new TIFIA 49 initiative)
- Ongoing – Applications for EPA’s Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds
- Rolling Basis – Applications open on a rolling basis for EPA’s WIFIA and SWIFIA financing
- October 26, 2026 – Comments due for NTIA’s notice for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
- October 30, 2026 – Applications due for USDOT’s Prioritization Process Pilot Program Competitive Grant Program
- November 1, 2026 – Applications due for Department of Commerce’s CHIPS for America CHIPS Incentives Funding Opportunity Supporting Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment
- November 2, 2026 – Comments due for USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program
- November 9, 2026 – Applications due for EPA’s FY26 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants
- November 16, 2026 – Applications due for USDOT’s FY26 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
Additional Dates
- November 17, 2026 (extended from September 17, 2026) – Application deadline for NTIA’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
- November 17, 2026 (extended from September 17, 2026) – Application deadline for NTIA’s Native Entities Grant Program
- December 11, 2026 – Applications due for DOE’s High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program
- December 15, 2026 – Comments due for USDOT’s Great American Digital Corridors (GADC) Program Cooperative Agreement
- December 31, 2026 – Applications due for USDA’s Solid Waste Management Grant Program
- February 12, 2027 – Applications close of NOAA’s Advancing Coastal Flood Protection Through Public-Private Partnerships, Innovative Insurance Products and Improved Sediment Management
- February 17, 2027 – Applications due for DOE’s Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant
- February 24, 2027 – Applications due for Round 2 of DOI’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
- August 26, 2027 Application deadline #2 for DOI’s WaterSMART: Desalination Construction Projects
- September 1, 2027 – Applications due for Round 3 of DOI’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
- September 30, 2028 – Applications due for DOI’s State Orphaned Wells Grant Program
- January 31, 2028 – Applications due for FEMA’s FY26 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current Program
- February 15, 2028 – Applications due for Round 4 of DOI’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
NGA Infrastructure Library
Federal Funds Information for States
The Federal Funds Information for States (FFIS) provides timely and rigorous research and analysis of the impact on states of federal budget actions. The FFIS has developed a detailed resource on IIJA programs, including state allocations. This resource can be found here. FFIS information is free to states that subscribe.
Infrastructure Insights
Attracting Chips Investment: Industry Recommendations for Policymakers
BCG and SIA outline five primary factors that impact investment decisions, and provide actionable recommendations for governments seeking to grow their semiconductor industry.
Exploring new regions: The greenfield opportunity in semiconductors
Three factors—supply chain security, sustainability, and subsidies—feature prominently as semiconductor companies expand into new countries or regions.
US is world’s most attractive destination for private infrastructure investment
Modernization of state transport, energy and water networks through public-private partnerships is crucial to maintain investment momentum
Revisiting the government’s role in catalyzing modern innovation
A toolkit for public sector organizations to energize ecosystems and spur innovation.