Strategic Communications & Funding Strategies
Infrastructure projects succeed when technical solutions are paired with clear communication and viable funding paths. Strategic communications and funding strategies help agencies build understanding, align priorities and secure investment to move projects forward with confidence.
Why Strategic Communications & Funding Strategies Matter
Transportation and infrastructure projects operate in an environment shaped by public scrutiny, competing priorities and limited funding resources. Clear communication helps build trust, foster transparency and align stakeholders around shared goals, while effective funding strategies position projects to compete in an increasingly performance- and impact-driven funding landscape. When engagement and funding are aligned early, agencies are better positioned to advance projects that gain support, attract investment and move efficiently from concept to delivery.
The Burns & McDonnell Difference
We bring an integrated approach that connects public involvement, stakeholder coordination and funding strategy into a cohesive support framework. Working alongside owners, our teams align messaging and outreach with project schedules and delivery plans.
Early coordination helps build momentum, strengthen collaboration and support confident decision-making throughout project development. This approach also positions projects to take advantage of innovative and collaborative delivery models by aligning engagement and funding strategies with alternative procurement, shared risk structures and accelerated delivery timelines.
How We Support Engagement and Funding Success
Effective public involvement goes beyond required outreach. We help agencies design and manage engagement strategies that reflect community priorities, respond to concerns, and foster meaningful participation throughout planning and delivery. This includes stakeholder identification, targeted messaging, public meetings, and coordination with elected officials and partner organizations.
Funding strategies are developed in parallel, supporting capital planning and project readiness. Our teams assist with funding assessments, benefit-cost analysis, grant positioning, and alignment with state and federal programs. By connecting engagement efforts with funding objectives, projects are better positioned to demonstrate value, strengthen funding applications and advance with broad-based support.
By integrating communications and funding strategy with technical and delivery considerations, we help projects advance with clarity, credibility and purpose.
