OUT IN FRONT WORKING THE HILL A Strategic

OUT IN FRONT WORKING THE HILL A Strategic Approach for Project Funding And Permitting Presented By Britton Bonner

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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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