HUD: $5 Million Made Available for Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a $5 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to fund research at one or more Research Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The funded Centers will conduct research projects on topics of strategic interest to HUD and produce research that provides evidence-based solutions…
EDA: $4 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Creation in Burley, ID
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Burley, Idaho, to support job creation and business expansion in the region. This grant will support the expansion of an industrial wastewater treatment facility, providing greater capacity to local businesses and…
EDA: $2 Million Invested for Building Infrastructure Improvements to Boost Healthcare Workforce Training in Plano, TX
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Collin County Community College District in Plano, Texas, for building infrastructure improvements to support healthcare workforce training. This grant will support the construction of a new health care and instruction facility, preparing students…
EDA: $1.8 Million Invested to Boost Workforce Development Efforts in New Orleans, LA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to The Split Second Foundation Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana, for building infrastructure improvements to support workforce development efforts. This grant will renovate existing commercial space to support the Center for Health and Job Development,…
EDA: $800,000 Invested to Capitalize a Revolving Loan Fund and Support Small Businesses in South Dakota
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the Northeast Council of Governments Development Corporation in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) serving small businesses in 12 counties in Northeast South Dakota. The RLF will support businesses facing obstacles in obtaining…
CDFI Fund: Application Reminders & Updates for the FY 2024 BEA Program Application Round Released
As a reminder for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program) Applicants, the deadline for online submission of the SF-424 Mandatory through Grants.gov is May 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). This is also the deadline for creating an account for the CDFI Fund’s Awards Information Management System (AMIS) and entering…
HUD: Nearly $40 Million Awarded to Expand Housing Counseling for Underserved Communities
Vice President Harris and Acting Secretary Todman announced this funding, which will help to bridge the racial homeownership gap and foster the next generation of homeowners. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding nearly $40 million to expand comprehensive housing counseling services for homebuyers,…
HUD: $1.1 Billion Announced for Tribal Housing and Community Development
Funding will address housing challenges in Tribal communities, marking an historic increase in federal support. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman welcomed the Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee at HUD Headquarters where she announced awarding a record $1.1 billion in funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program…
HUD: $30 Billion Investment Announced to Keep American Families Housed
Housing Choice Voucher Program Renewal Funding Supports Affordable Housing Nationwide. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $30 billion in renewal funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) continue to provide assistance to families and individuals who are in need of affordable…
EDA: $6.3 Million Invested to Support Business Growth and Workforce Development in Texas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $6.3 million in the state of Texas to support business growth and workforce development following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “Building a strong and resilient workforce is a crucial component of President Biden’s…