🌱Funding Opportunity for Rural Community Development Initiative
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or the Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Approximately $5 million in funding is available for FY 2025. These grants will be made to qualified Intermediary organizations that will provide financial and Technical assistance to Recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development that will support the community. Applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in developing their applications.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the release and disposal of two parcels of land at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), Waterloo, Iowa.
Learn More🏢Elimination of Supplementary Grant Regulation by Economic Development Administration
Through this final rule, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce, is eliminating the regulations on supplementary investment assistance. The regulation is confusing and does not provide any guidance in addition to what is already in section 205 of EDA's enabling statute, the Public Works, and Economic Development Act of 1965.
Learn More📊Recompete Pilot Program Data Collection
The Department of Commerce seeks public comments on a new information collection for the Recompete Pilot Program, which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of economic development initiatives. This includes surveying employment outcomes and the impact on local economies by engaging with awardees to ensure data-driven decision-making in federal funding allocation.
Learn More🚧U.S. DOT Announces Public Meeting for Infrastructure Advisory Board
The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) announces a public meeting of the United States Department of Transportation Advisory Board (U.S. DOT Advisory Board) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This notice announces the date, time, and location of the meeting, which will be open to the public virtually. The purpose of the U.S. DOT Advisory Board is to provide strategic vision and high-level guidance to modernize and enhance the United States transportation systems.
Learn More🌍Notice of Care Delivery Area Redesignation for Iowa Tribe
Notice is hereby given that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has decided to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/ Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (Iowa Tribe or Tribe) to include the counties of Jackson in the State of Kansas, and Holt in the State of Missouri. The final PRCDA for the Iowa Tribe now includes the following counties: Brown, Doniphan, and Jackson in the State of Kansas; Holt in the State of Missouri; and Richardson in the State of Nebraska. The sole purpose of this expansion is to authorize additional Iowa Tribal members and beneficiaries to receive Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services.
Learn More🏭Zebra Technologies Receives Authorization for Production in FTZ 41
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized Zebra Technologies Corporation to pursue production activities in FTZ 41, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This decision grants the company operational advantages, contributing to its manufacturing capabilities in the region. Public comments were invited during the review process as required by regulations.
Learn More🌍Sabine Pass Liquefaction Expansion Application and Regulatory Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding the Sabine Pass Liquefaction Expansion Project and related applications from various companies requesting authorization for construction and operation. The document details proposed expansions, projected capacities, and the necessary public involvement and regulatory review processes. Interested parties are invited to submit comments or intervene in the proceedings.
Learn More🏦OCC Community Development Information Collection Renewal Request
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Community and Economic Development Entities, Community Development Projects, and Other Public Welfare Investments."
Learn More🏛️New Federal Courthouse Project in Hartford Announced
This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction of a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut on June 20, 2025. The ROD was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the GSA PBS NEPA Desk Guide.
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