NYC Shares Its Playbook for Getting Federal Grant Funds

New York City has locked down $2.4 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects over the last two years by rewiring its grants application process, according to a report released Monday.

In the report, New York City officials share a set of best practices to help other cities compete for federal dollars. President Joe Biden’s administration has long acknowledged that many potential grant applicants — especially first-timers — struggle to understand which opportunities are available to them, and often don’t have the staff or expertise to put together compelling applications.

Since the federal infrastructure and climate laws took effect, New York City has been on a ...