While the United States government remains a vast funding source for contracts, grants, and appropriations, a looming shift in federal spending is increasing opportunity in certain sectors while reducing it in others. Within this fluctuating environment, experienced legal counsel is needed to seize new opportunities and safeguard existing funds.

Akerman has extensive experience in helping clients identify and maximize federal funding opportunities. Our lawyers and policy advisors have substantial knowledge of federal appropriations and authorization matters and regularly provide clients with avenues to obtain federal funding for projects. Members of our bipartisan team have experience with both Democratic and Republican administrations and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. Our prior career experience, including leadership and general counsel positions in numerous state, local, and federal agencies, a counsel position within the U.S. Congress, and senior staff positions with Senators, Members of Congress, and Congressional Committees, gives us the right working knowledge to help our clients achieve their goals. We provide comprehensive guidance throughout the funding life cycle, from identifying federal funding sources, to project design and strategy development for shaping federal legislation, to agency follow-up.