Federal Interagency Thriving Communities Network

Putting Federal Commitments into Action

The Biden-Harris administration is making historic investments that address climate, economic development, and infrastructure needs in communities around the country thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [BIL]), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the American Rescue Plan (ARP), and annual appropriations. To make the most of these once-in-a-generation, transformational commitments, the White House and Cabinet agencies of the Executive Branch are coordinating closely on the planning, implementation, and technical support needed to ensure these investments create long-term benefits nationwide.

The Federal Government has also set a goal as part of President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative under Executive Order 14008 for 40 percent of the overall benefits of climate- and clean energy-related investments to flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.

The Administration can only achieve its Justice40 goal if we provide coordinated resources to communities to help overcome the barriers between Federal funding and the places that need them most.

Whole of Government Approach to Federal Coordination of Place-Based Technical Assistance

The Thriving Communities Network is designed to help Cabinet agencies coordinate strategy, collaborate across initiatives, and target deployment of a full range of Federal place-based technical assistance and capacity-building resources to urban, rural, and Tribal communities experiencing a history of economic distress and systemic disinvestment. This effort includes resources to help disadvantaged communities with grant and financial management, pre-development assistance, community engagement, planning, and project delivery support.

Each Thriving Communities Network partner agency is committed to coordinating and collaborating between their technical assistance programs, especially within regional or field offices that often serve as front doors and key points of contact to support communities. By working alongside and within communities, technical assistance programs can better support the locally identified needs and priorities.

To learn more about the Thriving Communities Network, visit the  Thriving Communities Network page.