White House Recognizes Accelerator for America as Technical Assistance Resource

The White House has recognized Accelerator for America as a key partner in helping communities across the country benefit from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.

The White House noted that “Accelerator for America (AFA) is providing technical assistance and capacity building to help local government and economic development leaders maximize this moment of new investment in infrastructure and climate action. AFA is supporting more than 40 communities with in-kind support for strategic planning/predevelopment, grant writing, workforce development initiatives, peer learning cohorts, and project delivery innovation. AFA is facilitating partnerships and support from the private sector, philanthropy and other government partners to help local leaders leverage additional funding, as part of a Capacity Builder Team within DOT’s Thriving Communities Program. AFA supported cities have won millions in DOT discretionary grants.”

Please read the full White House release on New Technical Assistance Resources here:

 

As always, thank you for all you do.

Mary Ellen Wiederwohl
President & CEO
Accelerator for America

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