Building the Future: What Public Sector Leaders Say About Using State and Federal Aid

Public sector leaders have more state and federal aid available to them than at any other time in recent memory. The accessibility of this funding makes now a tremendous time for state and local government entities and public school districts to optimize their facilities. There’s just one problem: Identifying and securing grant funding is excessively complex.

We partnered with GovExec to find out just how challenging it is for the public sector to navigate the murky waters of leveraging state and federal aid. In a survey of 200+ leaders and practitioners, we discovered what needs they would address with grant funding, what prevents them from using that funding, and more.

Using these insights, we put together an actionable playbook for those interested in using state and federal aid for facilities and infrastructure projects. These straightforward tips are designed to give public sector leaders the confidence they need to take advantage of these unprecedented funding opportunities.

Topics Include:

• How the public sector finds out about available state and federal aid
• Why they do not use federal funding or state grants
• How the public sector would use available funding
• Four key plays for public sector leaders who want to leverage current funding opportunities