Navigating a New Federal Funding Landscape: Becker’s Amanda Wood on the Rules for Winning
As Congress debates fiscal year 2027 appropriations and headlines continue to focus on funding cuts and uncertainty, Becker Senior Director Amanda Wood offers a different perspective in Smart Cities Dive. In her article, “Federal Money Is Still There. The Rules for Winning It Have Changed,” Wood explains why communities should remain engaged in the federal funding process and how aligning projects with evolving priorities, crafting stronger narratives, and maintaining compliance discipline can help local governments remain competitive for billions of dollars in available funding.
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Amanda Wood is Senior Director of Becker’s Federal Lobbying practice in Washington, D.C. Her primary focus is assisting clients with federal funding needs. Her experience as senior Legislative staff on Capitol Hill provides the skills to represent clients on matters ranging from FEMA policy to smart city solution deployment to beach renourishment and major transportation infrastructure. She represents municipal, corporate and nonprofit clients on matters related to transportation, economic development, natural resources, law enforcement, homeland security and social services. She previously served as Legislative Director to Senator Bob Graham (D-FL), where she was responsible for developing and implementing the Senator’s legislative agenda and strategy. Amanda currently represents Sound Thinking (formerly ShotSpotter), BEAM Solar, the Florida counties of Sarasota and Collier, Hennepin County, MN, Broward Sheriff’s Office, the City of Cape Coral, FL, the Town of Davie, FL, and others.
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