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…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $10 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Development Projects in Georgia and Kentucky
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is announcing $10 million in Disaster Supplemental funding awards to Georgia and Kentucky, which were impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA awards announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration is committed to revitalizing America’s competitive spirit,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary…
HUD: Agency Moving Forward on Bold Homelessness Reform
Today, HUD is announcing that homelessness-related service providers across the nation can expect the 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be published by June 1, 2026. Further, applicants can expect awards to be made by December 1, 2026. The CoC Program is a national competition designed to promote community-wide efforts…
FEMA: $1.1 Billion Funding Opportunity to Help Communities Reduce Flood Risk and Save Lives
On April 30, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $1.1 billion in new funding opportunities for states, territories and Tribal Nations to make their communities safer from flooding. Under the leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is working to manage its various grant programs more efficiently. The two funding opportunities will…
FEMA: Over $137 Million in Federal Funding Announced to Help States and Local Communities Protect Against Disasters
Thanks to the Trump Administration, more money is flowing to American communities Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced more than $137 million in funding to help states prevent damage from future disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and wildfires. These awards will help to fund more than 50 projects in 20 states and territories across the country. Under the empowering leadership of Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA is…
Treasury: Form 990 Transparency Initiative Announced to Expose Hidden Funding and Strengthen Oversight
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to revise the Form 990 to improve transparency, strengthen tax administration, and provide clearer reporting on certain activities of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including government contracts, government grants, and fiscal sponsorship arrangements. The…