The federal government has announced $8.9 billion in funds toward Massachusetts infrastructure projects. Most of these funds are going toward transportation projects, at 71.5%, which this analysis will cover more thoroughly in the next section.

Perhaps surprisingly, Barnstable County received the most federal funding in the state at $433.2 million, despite not being the most populous. However, that only includes projects where White House data specified the county, leaving out billions of dollars across hundreds of projects.

Some of the largest non-transportation projects in Massachusetts were funded through the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program; the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - Solar for All Program; the Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment Program; and others.

Transportation projects dominate overall infrastructure funding allocations, according to the data. Just over half of federal dollars announced so far are geared toward transportation projects across the country. Within the category, most funding has been doled out to build, repair, or modernize roads, bridges, and other major projects. The same is true in Massachusetts, where 54.5% of transportation funds are going toward these.

Some initiatives, like the National Highway Performance Program and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, provided specific allocations to states to invest in broad categories. Others were awarded through applications for more specific expansion or repair projects. A few of the large titled projects in Massachusetts include:
- $372 million in National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Megaprojects) funding for the Sagamore Bridge Project
- $116 million in Low or No Emission (Bus) Grants funding for the Low or No Emission - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- $108 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grants funding for the Massachusetts - Connecting the Commonwealth: Early Actions for the Inland Route

This is a snapshot of allocations as of July, but new projects are announced every couple of weeks. With so much funding going into the nation's infrastructure, residents are likely to encounter working crews and new features wherever they travel—whether driving, by plane, on public transit, or otherwise—for years to come. Lawmakers hope that these efforts will modernize the nation, enhance safety and resilience, all the while creating jobs and boosting American industries.

This story features data reporting and writing by Paxtyn Merten and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.