2. Today, the Administration is announcing a new “Smart Cities” Initiative
that will invest over $160 million in federal research and leverage more
than 25 new technology collaborations to help local communities tackle
key challenges such as reducing traffic congestion, fighting crime,
fostering economic growth, managing the effects of a changing climate,
and improving the delivery of city services.
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4. “A new foundation-wide effort
devoted to Smart and
Connected Communities”
$2.5 Million support for GCTC
$10 Million in CPS grants
$6 Million for an interoperable,
interconnected, highly responsive
Metro Internet in 15 cities
6. Additional Support
Metro Labs Network
Big Data Hubs
Data Science for Social Good Fellowships
Smart and Connected Health Program
Urban Sciences Program
NSF Dear Colleague Letter
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