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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Utah due to straight-line winds on September 7-8, 2020. The declaration allows federal funds to cover 75% of eligible costs for Public Assistance in specific counties and Hazard Mitigation throughout Utah. Kenneth G. Clark has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster. The notice also includes a list of programs and funding numbers available for reporting purposes.

The Executive Order 14201, titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," establishes a policy to protect the integrity of women's sports by excluding male competitors. The order advises that federal funding should be withdrawn from educational programs that fail to provide equal sports opportunities for women and girls. It tasks various government departments, including Education, Justice, and State, with enforcing rules that prioritize safety, fairness, and equality in women's sports by clarifying eligibility based on sex rather than gender identity. The order also aims to influence international sports policies to align with these standards.

The Department of Education has announced the process for determining eligible colleges and universities for certain federal programs and is seeking applications for waivers from eligibility requirements for the 2025 fiscal year. These programs, under Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act, provide funding to strengthen institutions serving minority and underserved student populations. Eligible colleges may receive grants or waivers for some financial aid requirements even if they don't receive certain types of grants. Institutions can check their eligibility status online and apply for waivers if needed. Applications are due by April 7, 2025, and must be submitted electronically unless there's no internet access.

The Department of Education is proposing to extend the current information collection method without any changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are inviting comments from the public on the Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) for disbursing Title IV Aid to students with intellectual disabilities. This effort aims to evaluate if the data collection process is necessary, timely, and accurate, as well as explore ways to improve and reduce the burden of data collection. Interested parties can submit their comments by February 12, 2021.

NASA plans to grant a patent license to a company called SynMatter LLC for inventions related to anti-corrosion materials. This license could be exclusive, co-exclusive, or partially exclusive, giving SynMatter LLC the right to use these inventions in the U.S. However, NASA invites written objections or competing applications by January 30, 2025, if anyone believes this license should not be granted. This process follows certain U.S. laws and regulations about licensing inventions developed with federal funding.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for a new initiative called Community Parent Resource Centers. These centers aim to provide parents of children with disabilities with resources and training to help them better support their children's education. The proposal includes funding for 25 centers across the country, each designed to assist parents and youth facing challenges in accessing information and services. Grants will focus on boosting families' capacity to help their children achieve better educational and developmental outcomes.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a plan to provide up to $100 million in additional funding to the Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc., also known as Vibrant Emotional Health. This funding will support the operations of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a nationwide hotline offering support to people in crisis. The funding aims to maintain and enhance current services like phone, chat, and text assistance across the U.S. until September 2026. Vibrant Emotional Health has managed the Lifeline network since 2005, and this additional support will help them handle the expected increase in service demand following the implementation of the 988 Lifeline.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration related to Florida's major disaster from October 11, 2024. This update adds several counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It also details the different types of federal assistance available to these regions, such as disaster loans and housing assistance. This amendment was issued on October 15, 2024, providing necessary support to those impacted by the disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made an amendment to a previous major disaster declaration in Florida because of Hurricane Helene. This amendment allows for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 90 days within the first 120 days after the disaster, starting on September 23, 2024. This decision was made due to the severity of the damage caused by the hurricane, and several federal assistance programs are applicable, including community disaster loans and housing assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster for Nebraska following severe storms, strong winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on July 31, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to aid the recovery and includes Public Assistance for specific counties such as Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, and Saunders, while Hazard Mitigation programs will be available throughout the state. The federal government will cover 75% of the eligible costs for these assistance programs. Andrew P. Meyer has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.