Government Contracting Pipeline

Published: Wed, 08/13/25

Updated: Wed, 08/13/25

Nearly $2 billion in funding available but very little time to apply

by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

FEMA has issued NOFOs for nearly $2 billion in federal funding with unusually short deadlines, forcing potential applicants to act quickly to secure support for state and local projects.

Legislative housing reform surges as states tackle supply shortage

States are passing record-breaking housing reforms to address a nationwide supply shortage, tackling affordability challenges and removing zoning barriers to boost construction and lower costs.

Virginia finalizes $1.5B broadband expansion plan

Virginia unveils plan for $1.5 billion in federal funds to expand high-speed broadband, seeking to connect 133,000 underserved locations with reliable internet access through the BEAD Program.

Sonoma County launches $434M campus modernization project

Sonoma County plans a $434 million campus upgrade in Santa Rosa, adding modern offices, housing options, and energy-efficient facilities to better serve residents and support its growing workforce.

Pennsylvania plans $225M upgrade for historic Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge

PennDOT will invest $225.5 million to rehabilitate the historic Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, improving safety, bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic flow while preserving its architectural character. Construction begins 2027.

FAA offers higher education partnerships to address controller shortage

The U.S. Department of Transportation expands collegiate training to address nationwide air traffic controller shortages, with Nashua Community College joining the E-CTI program to accelerate FAA-ready graduates.

Olentangy school board advances $235M bond plan for new elementary, high school

Olentangy Schools seeks voter approval for a $235 million bond to build Elementary 18 and High School 5, addressing overcrowding without raising local taxes. Construction begins 2026.

Alexandria plans city hall, market square revitalization project

The city of Alexandria, Virginia, is planning a major modernization and renovation of its city hall building and nearby Market Square, with upgrades to facilities, parking garages and public amenities.

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Louisiana - Brian Cox has been appointed interim executive director of the Port of South Louisiana. Cox previously served as the port’s deputy director and steps into the role following the resignation of Paul Matthews.

Illinois - Alex Voigt has been appointed as the new city administrator for the city of Geneva. Voigt brings 15 years of municipal experience to the role and has served in various leadership positions for the city of Aurora.

West Virginia - Christine Davies has been appointed as the state’s new deputy secretary for Economic Development and Workforce Participation. Davies brings 25 years of leadership experience to the role, including working on international economic, energy and development initiatives in the U.S. Department of State.

Arkansas - Michael DeAngelis has been named director of the School of Physical Sciences for the University of Arkansas Little Rock. DeAngelis has been with the university since 2011 and previously served as program coordinator of geology and co-director of both the Campus Garden and the Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

Tennessee - Dwayne Tucker has been appointed as the new president of Tennessee State University. Tucker has served as the interim president since December 2024 and previously served as the CEO of LEAD Public Schools.

Colorado - Paul Doherty has been appointed as the first executive director of the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. Doherty has been with the university for more than 20 years and currently serves as the director of the Natural Resources Ecology and Measurements summer residential program.

Michigan - Gregory Smith has been appointed as the next superintendent of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. Smith brings over 20 years of experience in public, charter and private school systems, and began his career as a teacher.

New York - Casandra Wright has been named deputy superintendent of the Rochester City School District. Wrights brings more than 20 years of experience in education and most recently served as the LIFTS Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo.

Missouri - Diane Binckley has been appointed as city manager for Kansas City. Binckley brings over 33 years of planning experience in both the public and private sectors, and has been with the city since 2010.

Florida - Jeff Peters has been appointed as the new city manager of Fort Walton Beach City. Peters has served as the acting city manager for the past six months and has been with the city for 17 years, starting as the Recreation Director in 2006.

Indiana - Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle has been appointed as the new director of Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS). Dehoney-Hinkle brings over 15 years of experience in municipal shelter operations and animal control to the role and began her career in animal care services at IACS.

Louisiana - Adrienne Celestine has been appointed as the new director of Real Estate Development & Strategy for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. Celestine brings more than 15 years of experience and most recently served as a director in HORNE’s government services group.

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