HUD: $69 Million in New Investments Announced
New awards will support climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $69.1 million in awards to properties across 10 states under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to support significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in almost 2,000 homes. These Leading Edge grants and loans will increase…
HUD: Over $32 Million Awarded to Fight Housing Discrimination
Funding will support and promote fair housing nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $31.7 million from its FY 2024 budget to support 75 fair housing organizations across the nation through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). These funds are being directed to second- and third-year multi-year grantees of the Private Enforcement…
HUD: Funding Announced to Support People Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness in Iowa
Grant awards will increase homelessness prevention and services across Iowa after severe storms, flooding and tornadoes The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $686,019 to the State of Iowa, and the City of Des Moines to support people experiencing homelessness after extreme weather events from May 2024. Funding from the Rapid…
HUD: More Than $8 Million Loan Guarantee Announced for Mount Vernon, NY Public Facilities Improvement Fund Project
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced an $8,081,000 loan guarantee to the City of Mount Vernon, New York for the Mount Vernon Public Facilities Improvement Fund Project. Funds from HUD will allow the City of Mount Vernon to improve municipal facilities by making accessibility improvements that align with Americans with…
HUD: Nearly $4 Million Loan Guarantee Announced for Gordon Moore Park Improvement Project in Alton, IL
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a $3,916,000 loan guarantee to the County of Madison, Illinois for renovations to the Gordon Moore Park, a 704-acre public park with a wide variety of attractions, sports fields, and gardens. Through this new funding, the County, in partnership with the City of Alton,…
SBA: $1 Million Announced for Grant Awardees to Expand Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico-based Grantees to Offer New Veterans Business Outreach Centers Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, announced more than $1 million in grant awards(Link is external) to three organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. The…
EDA: $3 Million Invested to Expand Workforce Training in Franklin County, IA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, Iowa, to expand workforce training in key industries. This grant will construct a new continuing education training center in Franklin County to strengthen the regional workforce…
EDA: $1.2 Million Invested to Support Tourism and Business Growth in Cuero, TX
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the Cuero Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture & Visitor’s Bureau in Cuero, Texas, to support tourism and business growth in the region. This grant will renovate an existing building to create a visitor’s center, events…
HUD: More Than $10 Million Announced to Help End Homelessness Among Native American Veterans
New funding will help Native American veterans facing homelessness access and maintain quality, affordable housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced more than $10 million to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services to Native American veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal investment in Native American…
HUD: $3.7 Million Announced for Home Repairs for Seniors
Newly announced grants will deliver home modification services for seniors across the country. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications….