A wave of new federal programs is supporting infrastructure improvements for cities and counties throughout the U.S. that have ambitions to become more sustainable.

These federal funds support a wide range of projects designed to address the most pressing (and costly) obstacles facing communities during the transition to a more sustainable future. However, many smaller cities and municipalities struggle to navigate the maze of qualifications, tax laws, deadlines and other program requirements to access these funds — leaving a lot of funding on the table as a result.

In this infographic, get expert tips for navigating funding to take on major facility improvement projects, including:

• Creating an accessible sustainability plan
• Modernizing existing public buildings
• Implementing clean and renewable technologies
• Conserving energy and other resources
• Increasing resilience to extreme weather

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