Presented By Britton Bonner WORKING THE HILL - A Strategic Approach for Project Funding And Permitting Presented By Britton Bonner
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on when Developing a Comprehensive Funding Strategy Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach Things to Focus on when Developing a Comprehensive Funding Strategy
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 1. Devote Resources – Time and Planning for Big Picture Needs
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 2. Identify Projects - What can be funded with federal $$ and get “local buy-in”
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 3. Be Diligent – Work with your Local Political Subdivision(s) to remain persistent
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 4. Coordinate with Congressional Offices
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 5. Look for the State Component – the Federal Flow-Through $
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 6. Leverage Multiple Funding Streams
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach 7. Economic Development and Government Relations
Federal Funding: A Strategic Approach Be “Award Ready” Once Opportunities are Identified Have “Project Team” Identified Internal Controls in Place Understand the Cost Share or Match Realistic Timeline of Objectives Proper Staffing to Ensure Success
Example Sources: Grant Programs: - DOT – TIGER; FASTLane - EDA – Bricks & Mortar and Infrastructure CDBG – Direct and State Recipient Entities USDA Policy Opportunities: - WRDA FAA Appropriations Process???
Federal Permitting On a MEGA-PROJECT – know where the decision maker sits Local Control v. DC “Oversight”
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