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The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) of the USDA has issued a final rule for the Rural eConnectivity Program, which aims to improve broadband access in rural areas through loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations. The program outlines eligibility criteria, application processes, and funding requirements. RUS is also seeking comments on aspects of this rule to refine future implementations. The program is designed to support rural infrastructure development and economic opportunities by providing reliable high-speed internet to underserved areas.

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education announced a notice concerning an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking to extend, without change, the current data collection related to grants for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and FUTURE Act 2019 Programs. The purpose of this data collection is to support these programs in providing resources to enhance the infrastructure and academic capabilities of historically Black institutions. Public comments can be submitted until January 15, 2025, and the information will be used to process new and continuing awards efficiently.

The Department of Education announced an opportunity for public agencies and private non-profits to apply for grants to operate Equity Assistance Centers. These centers will provide technical help to schools on developing desegregation plans, ensuring all students have a safe and equitable learning environment, and addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department plans to fund four centers, one in each geographic region outlined, and encourages applications from entities that have not received similar grants recently. Applying organizations must follow specific guidelines and should aim to improve knowledge, change policies, and enhance the capacity to support equal educational opportunities.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing a 60-day public comment period for a proposed information collection related to the Fiscal Year 2020 Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program. This program aims to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to help modify and rehabilitate the primary residences of disabled and low-income veterans. HUD is seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its estimated burden, ways to improve the quality and clarity of this information, and methods to minimize the response burden. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by April 30, 2021.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to the National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP). This program aims to recognize and enhance roads across the United States, offering grants to State Departments of Transportation and federally recognized Indian Tribes. Comments are invited on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection, as well as any suggestions to improve it or reduce the burden on applicants. The deadline for submitting comments is January 29, 2025.

In accordance with the 2018 Farm Bill, the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) of the USDA plans to hold a public teleconference on January 25, 2021, to gather feedback on the 2501 Program. This program offers outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers, ranchers, and veterans by awarding grants to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. These grants foster engagement through projects like workshops and demonstrations to increase access to USDA resources. Participants can join the call using the provided phone number and passcode, and comments are accepted via email until January 25, 2021.

On December 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided that the Kalispel Tribe in northeastern Washington can be treated like a state for certain non-regulatory parts of the Clean Air Act. This means they can access specific grants and participate in interstate air quality management without regulatory power. The EPA reviewed and approved the tribe's request, confirming that their jurisdiction covers their original reservation boundaries. Anyone wishing to challenge this decision in court has 60 days to file an appeal.