Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Resources

NECA hosted a webinar on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after its passage with an initial breakdown of funding and relevant information -- linked here.

The NECA-IBEW jointly developed regulatory comments and submitted them to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the use of qualified electricians and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) when conducting Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) work. The comments requested the implementation of apprenticeship quality standards and responsible contracting policies to ensure the highest quality of workers and contractors. We also advocated for proper flood mitigation, security measures, and be done with the latest safety codes. You can read the comments here.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Technical Assistance Guide provides a list of over 65 technical assistance resources and programs across the federal government to help communities deliver infrastructure projects. You can view the guide here.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook is intended to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided – offering information on the “what, where, and how” to apply for federal infrastructure dollars. View the playbook here.

The Workforce Development Resource is intended for cross-sector stakeholders, including those who are directly responsible for deploying funding and those who are investing in and implementing workforce development strategies and programs. View these resources here.

The DOT has released information on funding opportunities, grant programs, and other resources associated with this legislation. You can find this information here. You can also find information specific to the below department within the DOT below:

• DOT Fact Sheet
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• Federal Railroad Administration
• Federal Transit Administration
• Maritime Administration
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

For a closer look at each state, the DOT has released state fact sheets highlighting the specific benefits in each state. View the fact sheets here.

The DOE will continue to announce program and funding opportunities for clean energy infrastructure here.

The IIJA provides EPA over $60 billion for a wide range of programs to be made available over five years. The bipartisan infrastructure law page from the EPA is linked here.

• EPA Electric and Low-Emission School Buses
• Water Infrastructure

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has several programs that are supported by the IIJA. They can be found here.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a number of programs funded by the IIJA. They can be found here.

The GSA has produced a map of all announced and selected locations that have or will receive funding from this legislation. You can find the type of funding, associated agency, program and project name, as well as funding amounts by location here.

The GSA is closely tracking funding for Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) projects under the IIJA. You can find general information as well as information on the 26 LPOE’s that are slated to be updated here.

To empower smaller contractors and those new to infrastructure projects to build safely, OSHA also recently released a webpage of resources with best practices, sample safety and health programs and training materials.

The USDA Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. You can find more information here.