White House Press Release Highlights UD's Grant Assistance Program

The University of Delaware’s (UD) Grant Assistance Program (GAP), housed within the Institute for Public Administration (IPA) was highlighted by the White House in a press release detailing the various technical assistance resources available to communities across the country. GAP is a state-funded initiative that provides free technical grant assistance to local governments for infrastructure initiatives and other competitive and formula grant opportunities. GAP was listed as a model among other organizations dedicated to helping local leaders drive innovation, equity, and ultimately economic growth, especially for disadvantaged communities. The White House recognized GAP as one of the model technical assistance programs providing instrumental, “support accessing and deploying funding from the President’s Investing in America agenda.” GAP has also shared best practices with the States of Utah, Virginia, and Maine. Utah replicated GAP's online funding portal for use in their state. In addition to this recognition, GAP was highlighted on page eleven of the State Directed Technical Assistance Resources document. This document provides a comprehensive list of both state and local resources that assist communities with accessing infrastructure and clean energy funding. ​​IPA is a research and public service center in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration.​

Article by Sophonie Milord. Originally posted in UDaily's For the Record​.​​