CRA Newswire

HUD: Secretary Turner Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Homelessness

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner applauded President Trump’s Executive Order (EO), “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” The EO restores accountability to homelessness programs by ensuring Americans suffering from severe mental illness or addiction get treatment to support recovery and self-sufficiency. By taking action to redirect federal resources…

CDFI Fund: Updated CDFI Fund Certification Application Frequently Asked Questions & Supplemental Guidance Issued

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has updated the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  New content has been added to the FAQs since the CDFI Fund published a new more user-friendly web-based version of the FAQs on March 17, 2025. The…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23, 2025, and continuing.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lincoln County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia

 FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 14-15, 2025.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Marion and Ohio counties. Assistance can include grants for…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding from May 23-26, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Kansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 18-19, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Michigan

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Michigan to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from March 13-20, 2025.  Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing…

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from March 30 – April 9, 2025. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

Census Bureau: Initial Plan for Conducting 2030 Census Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released the first version of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, along with an interactive tool for exploring it. This plan documents the initial, high-level design for the next census, outlining the breadth of work needed to conduct and support a quality population and housing count. Future iterations of the plan will describe the…