CDFI Fund: New TLR Submission AMIS Display and Associated Guidance Materials Launched
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has released a new Transaction Level Report (TLR) submission and certification page in its Awards Management Information System (AMIS). This new display presents the TLR submission steps in a more user-friendly way for organizations completing their annual reporting requirements or applying for CDFI Certification. The new display…
HUD: Agency Overhauls Federal Homelessness Assistance
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $4.04 billion to better serve America’s vulnerable populations through the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program. “The ‘housing first’ experiment failed Americans by warehousing the vulnerable without results. This ideology promised to end homelessness. Instead, billions…
FEMA: More Than $60 Million Approved to Help Southeast Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters
Today, FEMA announced the recent approval of more than $60 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With…
SBA: Administrator Loeffler Applauds Signature of Investing in All of America Act to Strengthen the SBIC Program
H.R. 2066 strengthens the SBIC program, expanding access to capital for rural communities and critical industries Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration(SBA), applauded President Donald J. Trump for signing H.R. 2066, the Investing in All of America Act, into law. The legislation, which was sponsored by U.S. House Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Member…
FEMA: DHS Makes $648 Million Available to Help Firefighters and First Responders Nationwide
FEMA today announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide. Through these three funding opportunities, FEMA is empowering fire stations and other first responder organizations to get the equipment, staff and support they need. “When a disaster strikes, firefighters and other first…
CDFI Fund: Special Topic Webinar on Updated NMTC TLR User Experience in AMIS Scheduled for May 28th
The CDFI Fund will host a specialized webinar focused on Transaction Level Report (TLR) reporting requirements and considerations related to the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). This webinar is intended to provide NMTC stakeholders with additional guidance and an opportunity to ask questions related to the updated user AMIS interface for NMTC TLR…
FEMA: More Than $5.4 Billion Approved in Recovery Funding
Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support 458 projects across the country to close out outstanding COVID-19 reimbursements,” said Secretary Mullin. “As we continue…
SBA: $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition Launched to Showcase America’s Entrepreneurs
Freedom 250 Event Celebrates Free Enterprise Through National Small Business Competition for $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $25 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity to Upskill American Workers in Using Artificial Intelligence
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it is making available approximately $25 million in funding as part of a new AI Upskill Accelerator Pilot Program. This initiative will support the design and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) workforce training, helping to train workers and grow industries that are integral…
SBA: New $50 Million Grant Opportunity Announced to Support Made in America Manufacturing, Workforce Training
Manufacturing in America E2G Grants will fund training for small manufacturers in critical industries Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity offering up to $50 million in grant awards to as many as 10 eligible applicant organizations who will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. The Manufacturing…