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22 March 2016

World Water Day Brought Much News On – You Guessed It – Water



March 22, or World Water Day, brought with it much discussion about the future of water policy in the United States. Here are a few major takeaways from World Water Day events and announcements:

  • The White House hosted the first-ever White House Water Summit to shine a spotlight on the importance of solutions to solving the water problems of today. At the Summit, the White House announced a series of “Commitments to Action on Building A Sustainable Water Future,” which overviews commitments to build a sustainable water future made by federal and local governments, institutions and organizations.
  • We learned that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee expects to markup a 2016 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in April and hopes to pass a bill in July. This is consistent with reports from the Senate side on potentially marking-up a bill in April.
  • A senior EPA official said the EPA is ready to “jumpstart” its Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program if Congress moves on an aid package for Flint, MI, which has been offered as an amendment to a Senate energy bill (S. 2012), and includes $70 million for secured loans under WIFIA. However, even without the amendment language, assuming money is appropriated, the EPA expects to issue its first WIFIA loan in FY 2017.
  • The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) released its 2016 SECURE Water Act Report, which builds upon the first SECURE Water Act Report submitted to Congress in 2011. The report characterized the impacts of warmer temperatures, changes to precipitation and snowpack, and changes to the timing and quantity of streamflow runoff across the West by identifying additional impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies throughout Western river basins.
  • Senate Energy and Natural Resources minority staff released a white paper titled, “A National Framework to Address Drought and Water Security.”  The objective of the paper is to bring ideas together and foster a public dialogue to further develop a comprehensive policy agenda that addresses national water security needs.
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10/30/2024

Grant Due: FY 2024 Vehicle Technologies Office Batteries Funding

FY 2024 Vehicle Technologies Office Batteries Funding

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program advances research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, including: development of innovative battery chemistries and component materials, reduction of cascading battery fires, and battery electrode, cell, and pack manufacturing cost reduction. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, nonprofits, for-profits, institutions of higher education, and Indian Tribes 

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $42.9 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? October 30, 2024 (Full Application) 

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Healthy Communities Grant Program (Region 1, New England)

FY 2024 Healthy Communities Grant Program (Region 1, New England)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to fund direct work with communities to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve quality of life. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, nonprofits, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, K-12 schools or school districts, all which do not need to be within EPA Region 1 but must propose projects within that area

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $500,000

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 1, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Offshore Wind National and Regional Research and Development

FY 2024 Offshore Wind National and Regional Research and Development

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to apply basic research, education/outreach, and feasibility study activities to be funded under this program will support the government-wide approach to the climate crisis by driving the innovation that can lead to the deployment of clean energy technologies. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, forprofit entities, and federally recognized Indian Tribes 

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $48.6 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 7, 2024 (Full Applications)

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Grant Due: FY 2025 Service Area Competition (Third Solicitation)

FY 2025 Service Area Competition (Third Solicitation)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program ensures continuity of care in the communities and populations currently served by the Health Center Program. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Special district governments, city or township governments, state governments, county governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, urban Indian organizations, nonprofit organizations, and independent school districts

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $244.4 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 14, 2024 (EHBs)

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds

FY 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to target efforts within Continuum of Care (CoC) geographic areas to address and reduce persons experiencing homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation through one-time awards under this program. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities (PHAs)/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, and faith-based organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $175 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? November 21, 2024

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TFG Presents 2024 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2024 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 118th congressional session. 

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The TFG Grants Division is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen H. Long to Grants Principal. Kristen has been an integral part of the TFG Grants Division since 2022.

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