Recent federal legislation, including the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Justice40, has made unprecedented amounts of federal funding available for key projects across the country, and targeted those resources towards historically disadvantaged communities that have faced environmental injustices. Recognizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Mayor Eric Adams formed the Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force. Under Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi’s guidance, that task force evaluates the competitive grant opportunities available, with a focus on new opportunities made possible through both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, and works to break down silos and foster creativity across city agencies.
As a national leader in environmental justice, New York City has leveraged its commitment to underserved communities by ensuring that its grant applications align with Justice40’s goals. The city has prioritized high-quality, sustainable, and equitable infrastructure projects, developing competitive and innovative applications across a wide range of infrastructure agencies.
To learn more about the climate and infrastructure projects the city is funding through these landmark federal projects, please read the report published in October 2024.