Primer for Rural County Leaders: Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Conference SessionOver the past year, historic federal investments have been made in local communities through both the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). County officials now have the complex job of determining which funding stream will best meet local needs.Summit Hall 2, Lower LevelPrimer for Rural County Leaders: Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act & Bipartisan Infrastructure LawSummit Hall 2, Lower LevelMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Primer for Rural County Leaders: Navigating the American Rescue Plan Act & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Over the past year, historic federal investments have been made in local communities through both the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). County officials now have the complex job of determining which funding stream will best meet local needs. Join this workshop to learn more from NACo staff about how utilizing these two funding streams can maximize the impact of federal infrastructure investments in rural communities.
Over the past year, historic federal investments have been made in local communities through both the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).2022-05-19Conference Session2022-05-13
Over the past year, historic federal investments have been made in local communities through both the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). County officials now have the complex job of determining which funding stream will best meet local needs. Join this workshop to learn more from NACo staff about how utilizing these two funding streams can maximize the impact of federal infrastructure investments in rural communities.




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