About
The Mayor’s Office of Infrastructure Development (MOID) is charged with enhancing Baltimore City’s public infrastructure by bolstering federal, state, and private resources for capital projects, providing targeted oversight on critical infrastructure projects, and advocating for systemic improvements to optimize capital project delivery. With new infusion of federal and state dollars for capital projects, it’s imperative the city utilize as much available funding to invest in existing and needed infrastructure.
Funding Opportunity
Funding opportunities include the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the infusion of funding from ARPA.
The IIJA
Effective through 2026, the IIJA covers existing and new programs. Its funding focuses on two main categories:
- Transportation (roads, bridges, public transit, freight, rail, waterways, aviation)
- Climate, Energy, Environment (climate resiliency, water/wastewater infrastructure, electrical grid updates, electric vehicle [EV] infrastructure, flood mitigation, environmental protection)
Three types of financial resources:
- Statutory formula funding
- Low-interest financing
- Competitive grants
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The IRA allocates funding for renewable energy, climate resiliency, healthcare, and tax enforcement. Provisions encompass tax credits, grants, and programs like the Neighborhoods Access and Equity Grants Program.
Other Infrastructure Revenue
Apart from IIJA and IRA, additional funding sources include $120 million in ARPA funding and $200-$300 million from adjusted HUR distribution.