EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities for a new federal grant program to support enhancing wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings. The Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings grant […]
The National Weather Service confirmed more than 60 tornadoes hit the South and Midwest on Friday and Saturday, March 31 – April 1. The most affected states were Alabama, Arkansas, […]
TOP STORIES USDA and HUD predict impact of proposed funding cuts House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) asked heads of federal agencies about the impact of cutting FY24 […]
On March 24th, a supercell storm caused a major tornado that wreaked havoc on Mississippi and Alabama. A state of emergency has been declared with federal funds deployed to the […]
TOP STORIES USDA budget requests growth in rural housing funding The Biden administration’s budget for fiscal year 2024 would increase resources for almost all of USDA’s rural housing programs. It […]
Disaster Assistance: Action Needed to Improve Resilience, Response, and Recovery is a two-page summary of research and recommendations, released with a blog post and a video, all exploring ways to […]
East Kentucky Flood A documentary film by the Center for Rural Strategies, “East Kentucky Flood” tells the stories of those who endured the flood — including the life-saving actions of […]
TOP STORIES Pandemic emergency declarations ending May 11 President Biden plans to end the coronavirus pandemic national emergency and public health emergency on May 11. Agencies are now preparing to […]
TOP STORIES Buy America requirements take effect February 4 for USDA multifamily housing, site development, and community facilities programs On January 23, USDA Rural Development issued a stakeholder announcement saying […]
FEMA’s new Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund grant program has been expanded, allowing American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands – as well as states, D.C., and […]