RESOURCES
The number of guides, plans, databases, and other resources for developing community projects and applying for funding can be overwhelming! Below, the Hub has curated and organized some of the resources that we find most helpful when we help communities work through their project ideas and proposals.
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Fund Navigation & Tracking
Grants.gov: The best place to start to review all available federal government grants
Local Infrastructure Hub Funding Pathfinder and Grant Search: A more curated resource for project leaders and local governments to find funding that aligns with their goals, with a focus on programs from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Inflation Reduction Act Tracker: Words
Seeking Federal Funding Guide: Developed by the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, this guide aims to support local governments with their process of conceiving, partnering, and applying for federal funding
Maps & Data
CEJST
PennEnviroScreen: Provides an annually updated snapshot of undue environmental burden on vulnerable communities in Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center
SPC Regional Data Center
Helpful (and Downloadable!) Guides, Reports & Plans
Making positive change in our communities is a team sport. Check out some of the local, regional, and national organizations that offer great resources and support. The Hub collaborates with many of these organizations.
National Technical Assistance Organizations
Lawyers for Good Government
L4GG's Clean Energy Tax Navigator
Community Infrastructure Center
Local Infrastructure Hub
Climate Program Portal
Water Program Portal
Generation180
WaterNow Alliance
Local & Regional Organizations
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC):
PA Solar Center
Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA)