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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice about the Universal Notice, which details rules for managing disaster recovery funds through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This notice explains how these funds will be allocated, including any waivers or alternatives to standard requirements, to ensure quicker and more consistent disaster recovery efforts after presidentially declared disasters. The notice sets procedures for the execution of grant awards, outlines measures to streamline recovery processes, and ensures that fair housing and civil rights are respected during implementation. HUD aims to offer better transparency and access to recovery funds to help communities recover effectively and equitably.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for grants aimed at providing technical assistance to improve rural transportation systems. These grants, available for fiscal year 2025, especially target transportation systems on Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available, with applications due by April 7, 2025. The program seeks proposals that align with key priorities like economic recovery, climate change, and ensuring equitable access to resources.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) of the Treasury Department is inviting applications for financial assistance and technical assistance grants under the CDFI Program for the fiscal year 2021. The program offers Financial Assistance (FA) awards up to $1 million and Technical Assistance (TA) grants up to $125,000 to eligible Community Development Financial Institutions to enhance their financial and organizational capacities. These awards prioritize low-income communities lacking access to affordable financial services. The application process requires compliance with specific federal regulations and submission deadlines via Grants.gov and the AMIS portal.

The Lake Providence Port Commission (LPPC), a non-carrier entity in Louisiana, applied to acquire a 20-mile rail line from Delta Southern Railroad. On December 11, 2020, the Board conditionally accepted the application despite missing financial details, requiring these by December 28, 2020. LPPC submitted the necessary information, including a lease agreement with North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad, enabling the Board to proceed with a scheduling plan for reviewing the application and any competing interests. This decision was finalized to be effective immediately, with public notice to follow in the Federal Register.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its Scientific Integrity Policy to foster a culture of scientific honesty and transparency. This Policy aims to ensure that all scientific activities within HHS are conducted without inappropriate interference, upholding principles like honesty, objectivity, and inclusivity. It outlines the responsibilities of HHS employees and provides protections for reporting violations. The Policy also covers procedures for addressing concerns, promoting open communication of scientific information, and ensuring accountability and professional development within the Department.

The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, is inviting applications for Section 514 Off-Farm Labor Housing loans and Section 516 Off-Farm Labor Housing grants. These funds are aimed at building new housing for domestic farm laborers, including retired or disabled ones, to boost affordable housing availability. The process involves a pre-application and final application phase, and RHS encourages applications that offer benefits to rural communities, especially those in Opportunity Zones or persistent poverty areas. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and the deadline for submissions is outlined in the notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an interim final rule to grant presumptive service connection for certain cancers, including acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myelomas, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and myelofibrosis, for veterans exposed to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in specific locations during their service. This rule applies to veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater of operations, Somalia, or certain countries affected by the Gulf War after specified dates. This decision is based on scientific evidence suggesting a connection between PM2.5 exposure and these diseases, which often have severe outcomes. The rule aims to allow veterans to receive related benefits more quickly, given the typically high morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 fiscal year for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. It aims to enhance educational and developmental outcomes for children in distressed U.S. communities. The program focuses on offering a range of high-quality services to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and readiness for higher education and careers. Interested applicants should check eligibility requirements and be prepared to meet specific application criteria, including submitting a memorandum of understanding with partnering organizations.

In a final rule published on November 18, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made corrections to its regulations by addressing two specific errors. The first correction involves handling a wrongly stayed section, with the agency providing new instructions to revise and stay that section until January 16, 2026. The second correction fixes a typographical error involving an incorrect reference in a section definition. These changes aim to improve clarity and consistency within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating over $186 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to grantees affected by 2018 disasters. This funding, authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019, is meant for mitigation activities that increase resilience and reduce risks from future disasters in most impacted and distressed areas. Grantees must submit action plans detailing the use of these funds, which must focus on identified risk areas and can be leveraged through partnerships and coordination with other federal programs. HUD will provide technical assistance to smaller grantees to enhance the effectiveness of these mitigation efforts.