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The Rural Housing Service (RHS) of the Department of Agriculture announced updates to the competitive process for lenders submitting applications for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The updates include new scoring criteria focusing on priorities like maturing mortgages and Qualified Contract waivers, adjustments in scoring points, and changes to the application process such as requiring lenders to include closing dates and details about commercial spaces. Applications are being accepted continuously, and funding will depend on allocations provided by the Appropriations Act each fiscal year. The goal of the GRRHP is to increase affordable rental housing in rural areas by supporting partnerships between private lenders and public agencies.

The Department of Education has announced that it is accepting applications for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program for fiscal year 2021. This program provides grants to doctoral candidates to support dissertation research conducted abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. Eligible institutions of higher education must compile and submit applications through the G5 system. The total estimated funding available is $4,274,500, with approximately 90 awards ranging from $15,000 to $60,000 expected to be made. Applications must be submitted electronically unless an exception is granted.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a new voluntary plan to use the 900 MHz band for broadband purposes. This plan seeks input on changing current rules and procedures to allow the entire ten megahertz of the band to be used for broadband, if applicants reach private agreements. The proposal includes ways to protect existing narrowband operations while supporting new broadband developments and involves substantial changes to application and eligibility criteria. The FCC invites comments on these proposals, with an aim to boost the availability and efficiency of broadband services, especially in critical areas like utilities and infrastructure.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting comments on the application for carriers wishing to join the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Carriers are required to meet specific standards outlined by the statute and regulations to participate. OPM will use the application details, such as information on solvency, healthcare delivery, and quality assurance, to evaluate if a carrier qualifies for the FEHB Program. Comments will be accepted until April 19, 2021.

The Department of Commerce, through the International Trade Administration, is seeking public comments on their proposal for updating information collection from businesses applying for foreign-trade zone (FTZ) status. These applications allow businesses to request new or modified zone statuses and assess the economic impact of these zones. The information collected helps evaluate the necessity and effectiveness of these zones, as well as the burden on the public. People have until May 30, 2025, to send their comments, which will become part of the public record.