News & Happenings

In February 2025, our team shared updates from philanthropy, highlights, and news from the field of federal funding implementation.

In January, our team shared CA wildfire-related resources and commentary. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In December, our team shared a landscape of federal climate resilience funding, a partnership opportunity to support Solar for All participants, and a funding opportunity to support equitable transportation initiatives. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In October, our team shared climate resiliency resources for local officials and business leaders. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In September, our team shared a funding opportunity to support a climate policy dashboard. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In August, our team shared a funding opportunity to support economic development efforts in former coal mining communities. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In July, our team shared a funding opportunity to support a clean energy education effort. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In June, our team shared a funding opportunity to support a green lending course. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In May, our team shared a partnership opportunity to support a national education campaign about federal energy incentives. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In April, our team shared a funding opportunity to support decarbonization at schools. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In March, our team shared a funding opportunity to create a community impact fund to regrant to communities via community foundations. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In February, our team shared a funding opportunity to increase consumers’ access to cost saving federal programs and a funding opportunity to create regional manufacturing cohorts. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In January, our team shared a funding opportunity to build a publicly owned aggregated microgrid in Texas and a funding opportunity to scale automated permitting. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In December, our team reflected on the work WW+ did this past year to further federal funding implementation. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In November, our team shared a funding opportunity to provide technical assistance to governments and organizations looking to reduce emissions from the building sector using IRA dollars. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In October, our team shared a number of WW+ updates, including our work helping coordinate philanthropy and intermediaries’ participation in a workshop held by the White House Office of Clean Energy Innovation. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In September, our team shared a funding opportunity to create an information center for cities looking to build innovative infrastructure. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In August, our team shared a funding opportunity to create a federal investment reporting engine for local mayors. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In July, our team shared funding opportunities to help the construction industry build a diverse workforce and to support state implementation of transportation resilience funds. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In June, our team shared funding opportunities to increase enrollment in federal benefit programs and create good energy jobs in Southern California. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In May, our team shared several new initiatives and funding opportunities to advance inclusive economic and workforce development. We also shared a range of updates from the field of federal funding implementation.

In April, our team shared a variety of upcoming events connected to infrastructure, climate, and community engagement. We also shared details about the EPA’s upcoming Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Read more in our April bulletin.

In March, we shared the Freedman team’s impressive analysis, which details the current federal funding implementation landscape as it pertains to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS). Click here to read more!

In February, federal agencies announced major investments in domestic clean energy manufacturing. Broadband opportunities also emerged through reporting from the Government Accountability Office and a new effort led by the Media Democracy Fund. Read more in our February bulletin.

In January, the WW+ team surveyed key partners, collaborators, and organizers in federal implementation efforts about their use of federal government resources. Read more to learn about our efforts and call to action.

The December WW+ bulletin highlighted winter funding announcements from federal agencies working on climate, transportation, and workforce projects.

In November, WW+ and America Achieves announced the upcoming launch of the Catalyze Registry, a new philanthropic registry and matchmaking service to enable philanthropy to scale needed support for initiatives that build a diverse talent pool for quality infrastructure jobs. Read more about the registry and other funding opportunities in our November bulletin.

In October, our team highlighted on the ground efforts in Texas and supported an event on inclusive procurement. Read more to see event coverage!

In September, the White House announced winners of the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, while states and territories grappled with infrastructure resilience. Read more in our September bulletin.

This month, the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act were signed into law. Read more about how these bills will impact infrastructure investments and climate resilience.

In July, the Biden Administration launched the Talent Pipeline Challenge. Read about their ask to philanthropies and learn more about other active BIL funding opportunities.