Action 1

Using the power of the National Performance Review Act, the Administration should continue to consolidate and coordinate federal programs and allow flexibility to enable states and local governments to consolidate smaller separate grant programs. Many sustainable community initiatives are spearheaded by community groups that lack the experience, fiscal resources, and time to work within the complex administrative structure of government. Other organizations have expertise, time, and money, but could be even more productive if their resources were targeted elsewhere. Although federal, state, and local governments have taken action to reduce obstacles, continuous attention should be given to encouraging flexibility for funding eligibility and .one-stop shopping. for grants and other funding opportunities.

Sustainable Communities:Public/Private Financial Partnerships

In addition to using the National Performance Review Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 has authorized a number of programs and means to further the objectives of Action 1. Moreover, the energy and climate legislative proposals that are being developed in the U.S. Congress provide opportunities for advancing public-private financial partnerships.
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