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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services (2026 Call for Proposals)
A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read the respective flyer. The Rockefeller Foundation and OpenAI Foundation have announced the 2026 Cities Deliver: AI Solutions for Public Services Call for Proposals, a $50 million initiative designed to help cities leverage artificial intelligence…
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Webinar Series: Value for Money Analysis Practices in U.S. Infrastructure
Over the last few years, the Build America Center (BAC) has led a series of initiatives aimed at promoting clarity and consistency in Value for Money (VfM) analysis across U.S. infrastructure. These include the development of the Generally Accepted VfM Analysis Principles (2023) and the VfM Analysis Standards(2025). Building on these efforts, the BAC has…
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Notice of Funding Opportunity: Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP): Coastal, Remote, and Island Community Technical Assistance, 2026 Application Cycle
A new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has recently been announced. Click the link below for additional information and to read the respective flyer. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the FY 2026 Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP): Coastal, Remote, and Island Community Technical Assistance Program, which provides technical assistance and direct…
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Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Showcase: Advancing Projects, Unlocking Investment
You are invited to attend the Build America Bureau’s (Bureau) Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Showcase: Advancing Projects, Unlocking Investment on October 27 and 28, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. ET each day at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together USDOT leaders, asset owners, private developers, investors, financial, technical, and legal experts to…
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2024-2025 BAC ANNUAL REPORT
As we reflect on the 2024–2025 program year, the Build America Center (BAC) continues to serve as a trusted national resource for advancing innovative infrastructure financing and accelerating project delivery. Under an evolving federal landscape, the BAC made significant strides to empower state, local, and tribal governments with tools, knowledge, and technical assistance.
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New Episode of P3TV: Academics Hour Podcast Featuring BAC’s Sam Beydoun
In this two-part special, Sam Beydoun, Senior Advisor and Adjunct Professor at the Build America Center at the University of Maryland, joins the P3TV: Academics Hour podcast to discuss the critical concept of Value for Money (VfM) and his work in enhancing confidence in decision-making. In the first part of the interview, Sam shares his…
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Grants+ Tool Now Available!
Transportation agencies across the country face increasing challenges in funding and delivering infrastructure projects on time. To help address these needs, the Build America Center, in collaboration with FHWA, has developed Grants+, a user-friendly platform that simplifies the process of identifying funding, financing, and delivery solutions. Whether you’re seeking traditional grants, innovative financing solutions, or…
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2025 SIB Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways
The Build America Center is pleased to share the newly published memo, “State Infrastructure Banks Symposium: Highlights & Takeaways,” now available on our website. Written by our partners at Rebel, this report captures key insights and lessons from the State Infrastructure Banks (SIB) Symposium held on May 21, 2025, at the Texas Department of Transportation…
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New SIB Report Now Available
The Build America Center, in partnership with Rebel, has released a new report titled Status of Major State Infrastructure Banks: Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Successes. This publication provides a comprehensive review of federally-capitalized State Infrastructure Banks (SIBs), identifying persistent barriers to utilization as well as the strategies that have enabled high-performing SIBs to thrive. Drawing…
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Value for Money Analysis Principles and standards: Report and checklist now available
The Build America Center (BAC) is excited to announce the release of the Generally Accepted Value for Money (VfM) Analysis Principles and Standards publication and its accompanying Principles and Standards Checklist. This comprehensive framework provides a standardized approach for evaluating infrastructure project delivery models, offering valuable guidance to agencies navigating the requirements of the Infrastructure…
