Bank of America Launches $250 Billion Critical Infrastructure Finance Initiative Through Mid-2027

Bank of America announced the Critical Infrastructure Finance Initiative on Wednesday, pledging to mobilize and deploy $250 billion over an 18-month window running from January 1, 2026 through July 4, 2027. The initiative targets three broad categories: digital infrastructure including AI data centers, semiconductors and computing hardware; energy and power infrastructure covering renewable power generation, energy storage and critical minerals; and core infrastructure such as transportation and natural gas. The bank will deploy capital across lending, investing, capital markets, and banking and advisory services in both public and private markets.

Bank of America said the initiative aims to strengthen energy security, accelerate U.S. technological leadership, and help create tens of thousands of jobs. The announcement was timed to coincide with America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The move follows a broader Wall Street push into domestic infrastructure financing, coming days after Morgan Stanley said it would facilitate roughly $1.5 trillion over the next decade for technology and infrastructure projects.