Advocacy Spotlight: Improving Connectivity in Main Streets through Infrastructure Investments
Learn how Main Streets can tap into federal resources to improve transportation infrastructure, take down barriers, and improve access to key services.
Michael Jarosz is the Manager of Government Relations, supporting Main Street America through policy and advocacy. In this position, Michael coordinates projects related to communicating the value of Main Street to decision-makers, demonstrating how federal funding sources are used in Main Street communities, and researching and tracking policy and funding that may be important to Main Street organizations.
Antes de ocupar este cargo, Michael apoyó la labor política y de promoción de la National Alliance to Impact the Social Determinants of Health(NASDOH), una red nacional de proveedores de asistencia sanitaria y servicios sociales. Ha ocupado diversos cargos a nivel local, estatal y federal, y ha centrado su trabajo en la promoción de políticas que fomenten comunidades sanas y el desarrollo económico. Michael cuenta con un sólido historial de colaboración, investigación política, comunicación y gestión de proyectos.
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Michael reside actualmente en Washington, D.C., donde cursa un máster en planificación urbana en la Universidad de Georgetown. Participa en varios proyectos locales para activar el espacio público de Washington D.C. mediante la creación de espacios públicos. Michael obtuvo un máster en Políticas Públicas y una licenciatura en Salud Pública Mundial en la Universidad de Virginia.
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Apply for the USDOT RAISE Grant to Improve Your District’s Transportation Infrastructure
The RAISE program funds surface transportation projects with local and regional impact by enhancing safety, mobility, sustainability, and economic growth.
Streetscape improvements can make a big difference for Main Streets. © Grant Harper
Apply for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Grant
Apply for federal funding to remove, retrofit, or mitigate transportation infrastructure that creates barriers to community connectivity.
Advocacy Spotlight: Transportation is a Key Component of Downtown Revitalization
Streets play an important role in our downtown districts. Learn more about Main Street America's recent work with the Department of Transportation to promote vibrant and sustainable downtown roadways.
Community Development Block Grant Case Studies
Learn about the many ways in which CDBG dollars are used throughout Main Street communities, from building façade improvements, to green infrastructure, to public facility improvements, and much more.
Federal Funding Sources for Main Streets
This resource from Main Street America offers a list of over 25 grant programs that can be used on Main Streets, with key information like eligible entities and matching requirements.
Danville, Virginia © River District Association
Apply for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure has many benefits for Main Streets. Learn how to apply for federal funding to support EV charging in your community.
Apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program to Support Safety in Your Downtown
Learn how the Safe Streets and Roads for All program is providing grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Streetscape in Denison, Texas. © Mel Climer — Climer Design