Attendees seek solutions to eliminate discrimination in banking, housing, and lending. The Department of the Treasury hosted the 2023 Freedman’s Bank Forum last week. The gathering included state…
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FTA Awards $20 Million to Public Transit Projects
Transportation secretary announces expansion of public transportation to low-income areas. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the awarding of $20 million to 47 communities, helping them improve…
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Behavioral Support Contract Extended for Native Schools
Interior approves five-year extension for Tribal-tailored wellness support. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has extended its contract for behavioral health and wellness support in Tribal schools by…
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Interior Announces Desalination Facility Funding
The investment will advance studies and pilots for advanced water delivery and purification. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in…
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Affordable Connectivity Program Announced by FCC
Wireline Competition Bureau launches application landing page. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) landing page is available through the GetInternet government website. This…
Read MoreInterior Commits Funding to Digitize Indigenous Oral History
The Federal Indian Boarding Schools Initiative will receive $4 million. The Department of the Interior announced the expansion of its Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, committing $4 million…
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Road Safety Project Applications Being Accepted
Transportation department opens competitive program for projects to improve high-crash areas. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for the competitive grant program Safe Streets and Roads…
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DOI and USDA Host Firefighter Summit in Idaho
Outlines new joint effort to provide mental health care. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA) recently hosted a three-day summit in Boise, Idaho, to accelerate…
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President Announces New Climate Agency
He signs an executive order that expands his Justice40 Initiative. President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. The order directs federal agencies to…
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USDA Invests $12M to Support Tribal Forest Protection Act
Funding will focus on the restoration of forests and grasslands. The Department of Agriculture has announced the investment of over $12 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for…
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