"Start to spend your money. There's an urgency because Congress is looking to clawback those resources that you've been sitting on for 2-3 years. Start to find a way & obligate those resources as quickly as you possibly can." HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge issued that call to Mayors at the USCM Annual Meeting in Reno in June. Accelerator was in the room and repeated her words across our networks to emphasize the urgency of allocating ARPA funds.
Read MoreLast week, Accelerator for America’s Transit and Infrastructure Program Manager Ross van Dongen attended the Department of Labor’s inaugural Good Jobs Summit where he led a workshop around the vision of our Gold Standard Playbook for Workforce Development. The gathering convened public, private and philanthropic leaders focused on advancing good jobs and equitable workforce development, especially through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreToday we are proud to announce that United for Infrastructure will be continuing its legacy as the leading infrastructure advocacy organization as a program of the national “Do Tank” Accelerator for America Action. United For Infrastructure (UFI) founded Infrastructure Week and was the driving force behind the passage of the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill.
Read MoreThe Monday, May 16 launch of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program NOFO marks the first rollout of the $65 billion in funding opportunities for broadband and internet connectivity programs contained within the IIJA/BIL.
Read MoreThis second bulletin in our series highlighting local IIJA/BIL implementation efforts focuses on Private Financing and Innovative Delivery in Public Infrastructure. In partnership with the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, this series contextualizes local infrastructure efforts within the six key strategies outlined in our IIJA Federal Investment Guide.
Read MoreYesterday's inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ushered in a new era in Washington and promised a sharper focus on what we fight for every day — equitable relief from the pandemic, the rebuilding of our infrastructure and middle class, and the creation of community wealth for Americans across our country. Accelerator for America congratulates our new Administration and looks forward to working together to make our nation more just and prosperous for all.
Read MoreIn our unique role as a “do” tank, and not a traditional think tank, we look forward to partnering with and supporting the new Administration by developing, piloting, and sharing successful models to strengthen people's economic security and ensure the economic recovery brings everyone along.
This has been a long election and a long year. We are excited, however, for what's ahead, and look forward to continuing our partnership with you.
Read MoreRead about our latest work and updates in our October newsletter.
Read MoreRead our February Newsletter featuring the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth’s new Inclusive Growth Map, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 88th Winter Meeting, Rebecca Rhynhart joining the team, and more!
Read MoreOur Local America Presidential Forum, the Forbes OZ 20, the West Philly Skills Initiative and more — catch up on what we’ve been up to in our January newsletter!
Read MoreTowards a New System of Community Wealth, the Mastercard Global #IGS, Gem City Rising and more — catch up on what we’ve been up to in our November newsletter!
Read MoreThe MML Annual Convention, our first FUSE Corps training, and the launch of our OZ Regional Training Programs...a lot happened this month!
Read MoreWe made a splash in OKC during our latest Advisory Council meeting. Read our September newsletter here!
Read MoreAccelerator is putting boots on the ground all over America — literally.
Read MoreAccelerator for America is 20 months old. We are now engaged all across America.
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