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Universities-led Modernizing
Infrastructure Coalition
(UMIC)
What is UMIC?
The UMIC, housed within the Build America Center (BAC), aims to foster collaboration among universities, governments, non-profits, and private entities to support the application and implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants. UMIC’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative, efficient, resilient, sustainable, and equitable infrastructure projects that enhance societal well-being. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, UMIC seeks to leverage collective expertise and resources to ensure that infrastructure development meets the highest standards of modernity and sustainability, ultimately contributing to the long-term prosperity and health of communities across the nation. As a UMIC coalition member, your organization will receive BAC and coalition support at no charge to improve organizational capacity for federal grant application and implementation with a variety of technical assistance services.
University Member
- Technical Support for BIL Grant Application
- Capacity Building and Training
- Connections with Local Governments
- Knowledge Co-Creation
- Grant Funding if Awarded
- Student Engagement and Educational Resources/Materials
Local Community (Public + Private Entities)
- Deep-dive Technical Assistance in Grant Applications
- Access to Cutting-Edge Tools and Resources
- Collaboration on Policy and Public Outreach
- Workforce Development
- Continuous Support and Follow-Up