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60-Minute Education Session

SUN-A10: Connecting the Dots: Leveraging Infrastructure Funding for Public Improvements

Sunday, October 29, 2023
9:00am – 10:00am CT
1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/non-HSW, AICP, FL

This session prepares landscape architects to lead and collaborate with public clients to win local and federal grant funding. Learn about best practices and potential pitfalls of grant funding following three themes: 1) connecting aspirations with funding, 2) understanding grant realities, and 3) understanding grant implementation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how different grant funding sources can align to leverage a community’s resources and create more impactful projects.
  • Learn how grant applications are evaluated and awarded.
  • Gain insight on applying for infrastructure grants and how to work with allied professions.
  • Understand potential pitfalls and considerations for moving through the design and construction process of grant-funded projects.