Day: September 17, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Phase of Thriving Communities Grant Program to Help More Communities Unlock Access to Historic Infrastructure Investments

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Phase of Thriving Communities Grant Program to Help More Communities Unlock Access to Historic Infrastructure Investments

 Technical assistance and Capacity Building program helps guide disadvantaged, rural and Tribal communities as they navigate the federal funding process  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $22 million in grants to provide technical assistance and a Call for Letters of Interest from communities seeking support through the Thriving Communities Program. The Biden-Harris Administration launched the program in 2022 to prepare state, local, Tribal and territorial governments to better access historic levels of federal funding for projects in their communities. Earlier this year, DOT announced that four Capacity Builder…
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DHS Awards  Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism

DHS Awards $20 Million to 34 Organizations in Effort to Prevent Targeted Violence and Terrorism Release Date: September 6, 2023 In First Three Years, Over 10,000 Americans Participated in Violence Prevention Trainings Funded By Grants WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). The TVTP Grant Program, administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is the sole U.S. federal government grant program dedicated to helping local…
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