New York City has locked down $2.4 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects over the last two years by rewiring its grants application process, according to a report released Monday.
In the report, New York City officials share a set of best practices to help other cities compete for federal dollars. President Joe Biden’s administration has long acknowledged that many potential grant applicants — especially first-timers — struggle to understand which opportunities are available to them, and often don’t have the staff or expertise to put together compelling applications.