FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Colorado
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 8-23, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…
FEMA: Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events as 17 States Experience Record-Breaking Heat
With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis. Heat remains the no. 1 weather-related cause of death in the United States and its effects threaten our critical…
Census Bureau: 2030 Census Advisory Committee Established
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced it will establish a new federal advisory committee focused on the 2030 Census. The 2030 Census Advisory Committee is another way the Census Bureau is engaging with diverse voices as it prepares for the next decennial census and seeks external perspectives on its plans to address census undercounts, communicate with…
HUD: $138 Million Announced for Disaster Recovery in Alabama, California, and Georgia
Grants will be awarded to help communities recover, build resilience. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced the allocation of $138 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to provide additional help to communities recovering from three disasters, including California, Alabama, and Georgia. These…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Iowa
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 to May 13, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Colorado
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 8-23, 2023. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…
SBA: 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Scheduled for October 30th through November 3rd
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) for the tenth consecutive year. The week-long event will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023, and includes in-person and virtual events highlighting the nation’s nearly two million Veteran-owned small businesses. “This year marks our tenth celebration of National Veterans…
Agencies to Host Roundtable on Special Purpose Credit Programs on September 12th
Four federal agencies will host a roundtable discussion September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT regarding the availability of special purpose credit programs to help meet the credit needs of eligible individuals. The event will be open to the public via livestream. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, Acting Comptroller…
Census Bureau: Webinar Scheduled for September 14th on New 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a webinar explaining how to access data and online resources from the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) set to be publicly released September 14. The webinar will also provide tips for comparing ACS geographies and statistics over time. The American Community Survey provides a wide range of statistics about the nation’s people and…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 to June 3, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Copper River Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA),…