Region 7 BIL and IRA Grants Information
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in Region 7
- Testimonials
- Region 7 Resources
- National Resources
- Region 7 BIL and IRA News
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in Region 7
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provide once-in-a-lifetime investments in our nation's infrastructure and climate. These investments create jobs, advance American energy security, save families money, and meet climate needs right here in the Midwest.
Regardless of where you live in Region 7, BIL and IRA offer the chance to improve your community. They provide opportunities to build resiliency on our farms and in our rural neighborhoods, which is key to feeding our people, improving food security, and providing for our future.
EPA’s Inflation Reduction Act programs offer the opportunity to redesign your city, reimagine city landscapes, and deliver multitiered benefits of health, water and air quality, and even beautification. BIL and IRA even boost our region's renewable energy infrastructure, providing resilience to our communities.
The prospects are plentiful. Check out the resources below to find out if your project qualifies for funding.
Testimonials
| "These new vehicles not only represent a significant step toward more eco-friendly transportation, but also demonstrate our dedication to providing a cleaner, more sustainable future for our students and the community." – Dr. Joseph Davis, Ferguson-Florissant School District superintendent |
| "Developing marketable skills is crucial as young people transition into adulthood. Through this EPA grant, Build Trybe will provide those marketable skills while benefiting our environment." – Merideth Rose, Cornerstones of Care president and CEO |
| "This grant is very exciting. After 13 years of using this equipment, it's plain worn out, so we're very happy about what this grant will do for our center and our community." – Chris Walch, East Central Missouri Recycling Center manager and Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant recipient |
Region 7 Resources
Webinars
In April 2023, EPA Region 7 hosted a series of grants webinars geared toward anyone from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and the nine federally recognized tribes within the region. This webinar provided a high-level overview of current and upcoming funding opportunities that will help you get ready to access the unprecedented funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These webinars continue to be valuable information resources.
EPA Region 7 Grants Webinar, April 4, 2023:
Our colleagues in EPA Region 8 produced a helpful webinar presentation and video with information related to SAM.gov registration; how to search for grants and set up alerts; eligibility, budgeting, and terms and conditions; and tips for writing a good application and avoiding common pitfalls.
EPA Region 8 Grants Webinar, March 15, 2023:
National Resources
The BIL and IRA laws created historic funding opportunities for communities. These funds are managed and distributed through several agencies. The resources below describe some of the opportunities:
- HHS Compendium of Federal Resources for Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Resilience
- Quick Guide to HUD Programs for State and Local Officials
- Investing in America Technical Assistance Guide
Region 7 BIL and IRA News
Explore success stories of our Region 7 communities: