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Levitate Leads Winning FCC Grant for Birmingham Housing Authority to Expand Internet Access
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) has been awarded $262,397 through the Federal Communications Commission’s “Your Home, Your Internet” grant program—an

Levitate Legal Leads Winning Reconnecting Communities Proposal for City of Birmingham
Levitate Legal & Consulting, LLC served as the lead grant writers for the City of Birmingham’s successful application to the U.S. Department of

What Does a Federal Grant Manager Really Do?
As federal funding becomes an increasingly critical tool for advancing public programs and community-based initiatives, the role of the federal grant manager has

Susan Kennedy: 32 Powerful and Influential Alabamians to Know
Date: September 21, 2021 By Apryl Marie Fogel via altoday.com – It’s true, the words “powerful and influential” can be vague and subjective.

Yellowhammer News Names Terri Sharpley Reynolds a 2021 Woman of Impact
By Tim Howe via yellowhammernews.com – Terri Sharpley Reynolds has throughout her career demonstrated an innate ability to take a glimmer of possibility

USDOT Pulls $54M in University Grants: A Shift in Transportation Policy
What USDOT’s Decision to Rescind $54 Million in University Grants Means for the Future of Transportation Policy By Levitate Legal & Consulting Published:
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Language and Project Framing in Response to Administration Shift from Biden to Trump
Overview of key competitive funding terminology shifts from the Biden to Trump administration.
May 15, 2025       Download PDF
Impact of Recent Infrastructure Bill on Local Governments
Analysis of key provisions and funding opportunities for municipalities
May 15, 2023       Download PDF