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TFG Special Report on Eligible Uses of ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

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TFG Special Report on Eligible Uses of ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

TFG compiled a Special Report on the release of State and Local COVID-19 Relief Funding from the U.S. Department of Treausury, including the eligibile uses of the funding, reporting requriments, and allocations to states, local governments, and tribal agencies.

TFG Brief on Low-Income Household Drinking Water and Wastewater Assistance Program

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TFG Brief on Low-Income Household Drinking Water and Wastewater Assistance Program

This brief provides detailed information on the Low-Income Household Drinking Water and Wastewater Emergency Assistance Program authorized by Section 533 of the COVID-19 relief portion of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

TFG Brief on Emergency Rental Assistance Program

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TFG Brief on Emergency Rental Assistance Program

On December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed a massive legislative  package that included all twelve FY2021 Appropriations Bills, COVID-19 relief legislation, the Energy Act of  2020, and the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, as well as other legislative provisions.  This brief provides detailed information on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program authorized by Section
501 of the package entitled, “Emergency Rental Assistance”. 
 

TFG Brief on COVID Relief Section of P.L. 116-260 (Passed December 27, 2020)

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TFG Brief on COVID Relief Section of P.L. 116-260 (Passed December 27, 2020)

On December 21, congressional leaders released the 5,593-page text of the final $900 billion COVID relief package along with the $1.4 trillion FY2021 Appropriations package and the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 (H.R. 133). Congress approved the massive deal just hours later the same day.

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Click on the icon below to link to TFG's live COVID-19 Grants Tracker which is updated weekly and includes information on competitive federal funding availble for coronavirus pandemic activities.

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TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference
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TFG to Participate in ICMA 2024 Annual Conference

Experts will present an election-year legislative and federal funding education session on Monday, September 23rd.

PITTSBURGH, PENN. – TFG is excited to participate in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference taking place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 20th to 25th, 2024.

As an ICMA Strategic Partner and Friend of the National Association of County Administrators (NACA), TFG continues to support local governments through federal advocacy and grant services. On Monday, September 23 at 1:30-2:30pm E.T., TFG will host an educational session titled "Riding Washington's Waves: A Playbook for Securing Federal Funding in an Election Year and Beyond." Led by Heidi Schott, TFG Grants Principal, and Zachary Israel, TFG Advocacy Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs, the session will offer insights into navigating federal funding opportunities, particularly during the shifting landscape of an election year.

“TFG has decades of experience navigating elections and changes in administration. Our session will help participants understand how federal grant opportunities may shift and how to position their projects for success," said Heidi Schott, TFG Grants Principal.

“Our goal is to equip local leaders with the tools they need to adapt quickly and make informed decisions, ensuring they continue to access crucial federal funding opportunities as they evolve," said Zachary Israel, TFG Advocacy Principal and Manager of Legislative Affairs.

Founded in 1982, TFG’s mission is to build stronger communities nationwide. TFG has helped clients secure over $5.9 billion in federal funding since 2015. With more than 40 years of experience, TFG continues to lead the way in securing critical funding for public entities across the nation.

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28 January 2025

TFG Monitoring Developments of Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs

On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump issued a memorandum titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs.” The directive mandates Federal agencies to temporarily suspend the obligation and disbursement of federal financial assistance while conducting a comprehensive review of programs and awards to ensure alignment with the administration’s policies and priorities. As part of this review, agencies are also instructed to temporarily suspend the issuance of new program solicitations.

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