Explore the latest news and updates from the 10,000 Communities Initiative.
EVENT: From Power Building to Project Deployment: New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funding Webinar
RSVP soon for this October 16, 2023 event.
Now that all the GGRF applications are in, it’s the perfect time to prepare for what’s next, including pipeline readiness, new partnerships, and more. This session will explore how this funding opportunity offers a significant chance to substantially impact climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.
Strategy Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funding
Promising efforts to address bottlenecks and support project development to mobilize private capital have already begun to emerge in the marketplace. One such effort is theMilken Institute’s Center for Financial Markets’ 10,000 Communities Initiative,
FACT SHEET: White House Releases New Technical Assistance Resources to Help Communities Unlock Opportunities from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
White House Briefing Room, September 13, 2023 The Milken Institute (MI) is working to accelerate the development of a robust pipeline of shovel-worthy community infrastructure projects, focusing especially on under-served rural, urban, tribal and environmental justice...

Cincinnati ‘jobs bond’ aims to fuel manufacturing boom in the Midwest
From guest author Rachel Reilly.
If you build it they will come.
An innovative bond issuance will help a public agency in the city of Cincinnati acquire and remediate industrial property in an effort to attract advanced manufacturers and private investment to the region. The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, aka The Port, shared its plan to launch a $100 million “jobs bond” alongside Quantified Ventures during this month’s 10,000 Communities Initiative rally-up in Cincinnati.
Upcoming Event: Midwest Regional Rally Up in Cincinnati, Ohio
The 10,000 Communities Initiative is hosting the second Regional Rally Up on June 13th & 14th in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Midwest Regional Rally Up will include two anchor events led by the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and Heartland Capital Strategies, aimed at promoting cross-sector collaboration on topics relevant to the city and region.
10,000 Communities Initiative, Official Infrastructure Week Event: Advancing Critical Projects and Innovative Strategies for Equitable Infrastructure Development
Highlights and webinar link to watch the May 18, 2023 hybrid roundtable discussion that fostered collaboration, shared knowledge and demonstrated the initiative’s commitment to supporting underserved communities.
10,000 Communities’ Regional Leaders Event During Accelerator for America’s Infrastructure Week
May 18, 2023 Join the 10,000 Communities Initiative for a hybrid roundtable discussion with regional infrastructure innovators on May 18th from 2 – 4 pm EST. The first half of the event will showcase innovative strategies for advancing equitable community...
Accelerating Clean Energy Infrastructure Summit in Riverside, California
April 13, 2023 The Accelerating Clean Energy Infrastructure Summit was held in Riverside, California on April 13th, 2023. This event served as a follow-up for the Strategic Growth Council’s Catalyst Conference, hosted in partnership with the Milken Institute, earlier...
Read the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs letter from 10,000 Communities Initiative Partners to the Economic Development Administration.
In response to the Economic Development Administration's Request for Information regarding the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program's design and implementation, a joint comment letter was submitted by 10,000 Communities Initiatives Partners: Accelerator for...
Southeast Regional Rally Up in Atlanta and LaGrange, GA (March 7-8)
10,000 Communities Initiative partners, including Milken Institute, Accelerator for America, Dream.org, Elemental Excelerator, Groundswell, HR&A, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, LISC, National League of Cities, Quantified Ventures, Rural Community Assistance...