The department is accepting project proposals strengthening links between stages of production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for $50 million in grants dedicated to…
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USDA Supports Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights progress under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced progress in enhancing domestic fertilizer production and supporting American farmers…
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Landlords of USDA-Financed Rentals Urged to Disclose Renters’ Rights
President Biden’s administration has outlined a “bill of rights” for renters of federally-funded properties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging landlords of USDA-financed properties to inform…
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HHS Invests in Rural Medical Residencies
The programs are intended to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $11 million to 15 rural…
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USDA Invests in 1890 Land-grant Universities
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund HBCU research and education projects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $33 million to support capacity-building…
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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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DOT Releases Urban EV Technical Resource Document
Facilitates the installation of federally-funded charging stations. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a free technical resource guide for urban communities looking to install electric vehicle (EV)…
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White House Seeks to Make High-Speed Internet Universal
States will receive funding under the infrastructure law to implement broadband access. President Joe Biden gave an address from the White House this week, announcing $42 billion to…
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Legislation Would Expand Medicare Coverage
Telehealth coverage is proposed after the pandemic adaptation was implemented. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced by Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both from Virginia, to expand Medicare…
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USDA Announces Grants for Wood Innovation Programs
The department selected 123 projects from across the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released $43 million for the Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants,…
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