Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened applications on April 1 for the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund (TANDF). This is a reimbursement grant program targeting companies and organizations positioned to build advanced reactors, expand nuclear manufacturing and strengthen the state’s domestic fuel cycle supply chain. There are two primary programs […]
Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as […]
Wisconsin has awarded $50 million in the first round of funding through its Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), supporting local projects aimed at upgrading rural transportation infrastructure critical to the state’s agricultural economy. The first round of grants will fund 29 projects in 28 counties, targeting local roads that farmers and forestry producers rely on […]
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback on the next generation of the GSA SmartPay program. Submissions are due by June 19. GSA SmartPay is a government charge card and related payment services program that handles billions of dollars in transactions across roughly 250 federal agencies, eligible organizations and Tribal organizations. The program enables the U.S. government’s purchasing power while protecting its […]
The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) has announced a $40 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support disaster recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Applications are due by Aug. 4. The opportunity represents the first round of the DCR program, funded by the $111.1 million federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Awards […]
Pennsylvania is preparing local governments and state agencies for large upcoming events tied to the NFL Draft, the PGA Championship, the FIFA World Cup, America250PA and the MLB All-Star Game. The commonwealth is deploying nearly $40 million in grants through its $50 million Marketing to Attract Marquee Events (MTAME) program to support large-scale sporting, cultural and tourism events expected to draw visitors […]
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced intent to commence a phased plan to merge the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). The resulting Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) will assume the combined responsibilities of both departments, impacting the delivery of essential energy resources and regulatory oversight over associated programs and funding. While the MMA will prioritize a coordinated approach to offshore resource management and development, the department […]