Grants Forecast for 2026 and How to Prepare
In 2026, a wide range of grant opportunities will become available to support public works capital improvement needs. These programs are expected to address critical areas such as highway safety, congestion mitigation, active transportation, water supply and drought resilience, stormwater management, parks and community facilities, environmental enhancement, wildfire prevention, and flood protection.
Discussion Topics:
- Overview of anticipated 2026 public works grant programs
- Strategies for assessing eligibility and competitiveness
- Early planning to improve positioning for funding opportunities
- Leveraging available resources to prepare strong applications
Who should attend?
Public works directors, city engineers, capital improvement program (CIP) managers, grant managers, parks and recreation directors, water utility managers, and emergency management professionals.
Speaker: Greg Jaquez, PE, is a Principal Project Manager specializing in public works project/program management and grant management. With 39 years of experience, Greg brings deep expertise across transportation planning, bikeway and pedestrian facilities, public infrastructure coordination with railroads, traffic engineering and calming, stormwater management, and water resources policy. He has led numerous successful grant initiatives, bringing his clients over $300 million in grant awards.
