INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA)
Download FFIS’s IIJA State Allocations Spreadsheet FFIS continues to populate its IIJA spreadsheet with new announcements on program implementation; each week’s changes are highlighted in yellow. A dedicated tab includes recently issued Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs). There are no new or updated allocations this week.
AGRICULTURE
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service to Host Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Webinar The event will take place August 13, 1:00 p.m. ET. The BTA program is funded by the IIJA through the Rural E-Connectivity (ReConnect) Program. Applications under the FY 2024 NOFO are due August 20.
COMMERCE
National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Continues Approving BEAD Proposals Most recently, initial proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program were approved for Montana, Oklahoma, Vermont, Missouri, Tennessee, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
NTIA Releases 2023 Federal Broadband Funding Report An interactive dashboard allows users to view state broadband awards from multiple agencies.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Announces $105 Million for Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery The awards are funded by the IIJA, the IRA, and FY 2024 appropriations.
ENERGY
Department of Energy (DOE) Updates State and Local Solution Center Webinar Schedule Topics include EV charging infrastructure, weatherization, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and more.
DOE Notifies Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grantees of New Data Collection Fields Beginning in Program Year 2024 The data will be collected for both annual and IIJA awards.
DOE Selects 21 Recipients to Receive up to $190 Million in Prize and Grant Funding Through the Renew America’s Schools Program Each of the selectees will receive a $300,000 cash prize through phase one, which focuses on building teams and identifying facilities with needs for improvements. Of these prize selectees, 16 will move on to two additional phases and will enter into cooperative agreements with DOE for up to $15 million each, with plans to invest in 320 school facilities across 25 states.
DOE Invests $2.2 Billion for Eight Projects Across 18 States Through Upgrading Our Electric Grid and Ensuring Reliability and Resiliency (Grid Innovation Program) The projects will protect against growing threats of extreme weather events, lower costs for communities, and catalyze additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from an increase in manufacturing and data centers.
DOE Makes $63 Million Available for State and Local Governments to Expand Battery Recycling and Improve Access to Technologies for Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers (SMMs) The opportunity includes funds from two IIJA programs:
- State battery collection, recycling, and reprocessing programs (Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling; $41 million available): for programs that will assist state and local governments in the establishment or enhancement of battery collection, recycling, and reprocessing
- State Manufacturing Leadership ($22 million available): to expand access to smart manufacturing technologies and practices and high-performance computing resources for SMMs.
Applications are due September 16 (funding opportunity).
DOE Invests $10.2 Million in Four Projects to Improve Cost Effectiveness and Environmental Responsibility of Producing and Refining Critical Minerals and Materials A description of the projects is here.
DOE Awards $24 Million to Expand Existing Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITACs) The ITACs will deliver technical assistance to SMMs, provide learning opportunities for students and union apprentices, and offer training and upskilling opportunities for energy workers. A list of projects is here (listed under round 2).
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Publishes Flyer on Next Steps for FY 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Selectees
EPA Updates Clean School Bus Grants Program Q&As EPA added one new Q&A (9.33) clarifying that any electrician working on a project must be certified by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Updates Events Webpage Offerings include overviews and trainings on grant programs; Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements; emergency planning; and more.
INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) Awards $105 Million for 67 Water Conservation and Efficiency Projects Through the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Program A list of awards is here.
TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Awards $26.5 Million in Planning Grants for FYs 2023-2024 Through the Competitive Bridge Investment Program (BIP) The grants will support 28 projects in 18 states.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) Updates Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Playbook With Four New Modules The playbook now offers activities, videos, and resources on policies and incentives; regulations for zoning, codes, and permitting; procurement, ownership, and operation; and revenue and fee structures.
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Requests Information on Challenges and Potential Improvements in Conducting a Railroad Operations Analysis for Federally Funded Railroad Projects Responses are due September 19.
FHWA Releases Annual Report on Funding Recommendations for FY 2024 Large Bridge Projects Through BIP FHWA recently announced the selection of FY 2024 projects totaling more than $5 billion. The report includes ratings for applications that were and were not selected for awards.
FRA Posts Materials from Policy and Programmatic Updates Webinar for the Corridor Identification and Development (CID) Program
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Hosting Webinar and Updates to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Regulation and the National Safety Plan It will be held today, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Register at the link above.
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA)
Download IRA State Allocations Spreadsheet The spreadsheet, updated weekly, lists state allocations and estimates, summary information on eligibility and other grant features, and links to additional information; each week’s changes are highlighted in yellow. No funding updates are provided this week.
AGRICULTURE
USDA Issues Discrimination Payments to More Than 43,000 Farmers, Ranchers, and Forest Landowners The IRA-funded Discrimination Financial Assistance Program provided financial assistance to applicants who experienced discrimination in federal farm loan programs and the provision of other federal resources prior to January 2021. More information about the awards can be found on the program website.
ENERGY
DOE Reaches Milestone of Awarding More Than $1 Billion to States to Implement IRA Home Energy Rebates Programs Ten states have received full funding from DOE and another 22 plus the District of Columbia and one tribe have applied for full funding. A map of application/award progress by state is here.
Administration Invests $85 Million Through Defense Production Act (DPA) Authority to Accelerate Heat Pump Manufacturing
ENVIRONMENT
EPA Releases Plan for Implementing New Label Program for Low-Embodied Carbon Construction Materials Supporting materials are here and additional program information is here.
EPA Seeks Comment on Proposed Post-Award Information Collection for Community Change Grant Recipients Under the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant (ECJBG) Comments are due October 7.
HOUSING
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposes Information Collection for Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) Comments close September 9.
TREASURY
More States Opting into Direct File for 2025 Filing Season Direct File was made possible by the IRA.
Following a pilot program in 12 states, Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the expansion of Direct File as a permanent offering. Connecticut is the latest state to join, following Oregon, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico.
Treasury Releases New Data on American Consumer Energy Savings Under IRA State-specific data have been released for Michigan, Ohio, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New York, and Arizona.
Treasury and IRS Release IRA Statistics Taxpayers claimed more than $6 billion in credits for residential clean energy investments and more than $2 billion for energy efficient home improvements on 2023 tax returns filed and processed through May 23, 2024.
CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT (CHIPS)
Download FFIS’s CHIPS Act Spreadsheet Updated weekly, the spreadsheet provides information on CHIPS-related NOFOs and awards that may be of interest to states. Each week’s changes are highlighted in yellow. Updates this week include:
- NSF Engines – Type 2
- Assessing and Predicting Technology Outcomes (APTO)
- Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
- Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC)
- Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
- Manufacturing Incentives (Indiana)
CHIPS for America Office Continues to Update Industrial Advisory Committee Webpage The page provides links to agendas, slides, summaries, and recordings of committee meetings.
Preliminary Agreement Signed with SK hynix to Provide $450 Million to Establish High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) Advanced Packaging Fabrication and Research Facility in Indiana HBM chips are used in AI systems.
Department of Commerce (DOC) Receives 227 Applications for Second Round of Funding from Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund This round (NOFO) makes available $420 million for innovation in open radio units, which transmit and receive signals from the top of cell phone towers. The applications request a total of $2.9 billion.
Economic Development Administration Announces $184 Million for Recompete Program Implementation Six localities received awards in Alabama, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Washington, and Wyoming.
CORONAVIRUS
Download COVID-19 State Allocations Spreadsheet No updates are provided this week.
AGRICULTURE
USDA Accepting Applications for FY 2024 Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Projects Using American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, selected projects will test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost and food waste reduction plans. Applications are due September 4. Links to application materials, a webinar, FAQs, and a fact sheet are here.
EDUCATION
Department of Education (ED) Updates COVID Materials Updates include:
- Links to state submissions, materials for ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) maintenance of equity requirement
- Reminder of September 30 deadline to obligate ARP ESSER and Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS) funds; performance period ends
- Updated Information Collection Requests (ICRs) in the Federal Register:
- Education Stabilization Fund (ESF)-EANS Program Recipient Data Collection Form
- ESF-Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER I and GEER II) Program Recipient Data Collection Form
- ESF-ESSER I/ESSER II/ARP ESSER) Program Recipient Data Collection Form
The deadline for the first two is September 23 and for the third is October 7.
- Memo regarding reversion of EANS funds
- ARP Homeless Children and Youth (HCY) available balances by state
- ARP HCY subgrantees by state (available here)
HUMAN SERVICES
ACF Posts Low Income Household Water Assistance Post (LIHWAP) Spotlight Videos The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) videos highlight how LIHWAP helped ensure equitable access to water and wastewater services.
NUTRITION
USDA Announces Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund Funded by the ARP and offered as part of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative, the fund will provide loans, grants, and technical assistance for food retail and supply chain projects that increase access to healthy food in communities underserved by grocery stores.
TREASURY
Treasury Posts Webinar on Obligating State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
Treasury Updates Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Research and Evaluation Webpage A working paper was added that finds, “ERA was largely successful in reaching communities that were most likely to have the highest risk of eviction.”
Treasury Updates State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) FAQs Updated questions are not identified.
OTHER NEWS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Senate Committee Approves $7 Billion to Restart Affordable Connectivity Program The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the funding as an amendment to the PLAN for Broadband Act (S. 2238). More information is available here.
House Ways and Means Committee Advances Bipartisan Child Welfare Bill The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) reauthorizes Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) and Child Welfare Services through FY 2029. It would increase mandatory funding for PSSF by $300 million over four years, starting in FY 2026. It also increases set-aside funding for the Court Improvement Program, Regional Partnership Grant, and Monthly Caseworker Visits; provides funding flexibilities; and requires that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reduce the administrative burden on states by 15%. More information is available here.
House Ways and Means Committee Approves Bill to Address State Use of Contractors for Child Support Enforcement The Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act (H.R. 7906) would formally authorize the use of contractors for child support enforcement and gives tribes the same access to information. Absent congressional action, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has requested that child support agencies submit plans with specific timelines for mitigating contractor access to federal tax information beyond what is currently authorized in code. More details on the bill are here.
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Older Americans Act Reauthorization The Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2024 (S. 4776) would reauthorize programs through FY 2029, with increased funding authorizations beginning in FY 2026. Additional details are here.
Senate Passes 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), Moves to Conference with House The House bill, which passed the chamber last month, is available here.
AGRICULTURE
USDA Announces $400 Million in Awards for Irrigation District Water Conservation The selected districts may receive up to $15 million each.
EDUCATION
ED Releases FY 2024 Grants Forecast It lists programs and competitions under which the department has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards and provides actual or estimated dates for the transmittal of applications.
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Posts Reports on Implementation of New Student Financial Aid Framework
ED, HHS Release Joint Letter on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs The letter encourages collaboration between state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Programs and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention programs.
Technical Assistance Circular Addresses Using Third-Party Cooperative Arrangements with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Under Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program
Technical Assistance Circular Lays Out Requirements and Considerations for Providing Out-of-State Services for VR Program Recipients
ENERGY
DOE Accepting Applications for $3.3 Million Prize Competition to Build Place-Based Coalitions Focused on Creating Jobs in Clean Energy Applications may be submitted here through January 31, 2025.
DOE Announces Availability of $36 Million for Enhancement & Innovation Through WAP Recipients will use leveraged resources and enhanced community partnerships to perform deep energy retrofits of low-income residential buildings and empower local community representation within the energy workforce. Applications are due September 27.
DOE Invests $41 Million for 14 Projects to Produce Sustainable Fuels or Chemicals from Renewable Energy Sources A list of awards is here.
ENVIRONMENT
Administration Announces New Environmental Justice (EJ) Actions and Resources
- Publication of the second annual EJ Scorecard, which assesses actions of 24 federal agencies
- Launch of EnvironmentalJustice.gov, a new website that shares tools, resources, and funding opportunities for communities to advance EJ
- Release of the inaugural EJ Science, Data, and Research Plan
- Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding across 16 federal agencies and eight components of the Executive Office of the President to support interagency coordination on EJ
EPA Awards $2.4 Million in Wetlands Program Development Grants to Mid-Atlantic States
EPA Posts FY 2023 Environmental Education Grants Awards Totaling $3.6 Million
EPA and U.S. Army Announce Joint Sampling Project to Identify PFAS Contamination Near Army Installations The sampling and testing project, which is being implemented nationally, has identified a priority list of nine installations out of 235 locations. If the sampling indicates that PFAS is present in groundwater or drinking water above the new Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) established by the EPA, then the Army will work with the EPA and state regulators to assess what additional actions are necessary to mitigate exposure.
HEALTH
CMS Releases Guidance on Medicaid Family Planning Services and Supplies The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) letter provides information on state obligations related to Medicaid coverage of family planning, strategies to reduce barriers and increase access, confidentiality protections, and quality measures.
CMS Posts April 2024 Applications, Eligibility, and Enrollment Data for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
HRSA Announces FY 2024 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part D Awards The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded more than $68 million to provide family-centered medical care and support services for women, infants, children, and youth. Awards by state are available here.
HRSA Awards $9 Million to Improve Access to Cancer Screening and Follow-up Treatment HRSA awarded funds to 18 health centers to improve access in underserved areas.
MACPAC Brief Examines Prior Authorization in Medicaid The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) brief explores the role of prior authorization in Medicaid, focusing on federal regulations governing prior authorization and its impact on patient safety, program integrity, costs, and access.
HHS Report Examines Trends in Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth The brief examines changes in Medicaid utilization of telehealth services by enrollee characteristics from 2019-2021.
HHS Report Evaluates the Assistance Outpatient Treatment Grant Program for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
HHS Agencies Release Language Access Plans Each agency/division developed plans outlining goals to further expand access to programs for individuals with Limited English Proficiency, as well as actions taken.
CMS Releases FY 2025 Hospital Inpatient and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment Systems Final Rule The final rule increases payment rates. Hospitals will generally receive higher payments when a patient is experiencing housing insecurity. Other updates include new social determinants of health data elements in quality reporting and increased new technology add-on payments to help improve access to new gene therapy for sickle cell disease. A fact sheet is available here.
HUMAN SERVICES
ACF Provides Resources to Address Wildfire and Extreme Heat Conditions ACF provided Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) grantees with flexibilities to support vulnerable population most at risk.
ACF Reminds CSBG Grantees of Upcoming State Plan Deadline FY 2025 plans are due September 1.
ACF Posts Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) FAQs on New Pilot Program The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) authorized up to five states to pilot new program performance and accountability measures in TANF. Proposals are due on September 3. More information is here and in FFIS Issue Brief 24-11.
ACF and Administration for Community Living (ACL) Release Joint Letter on Supporting Kinship Caregivers The letter provides resources and encourages collaborative efforts.
ACF Posts Resources on Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) Technical Bulletins and the Penalty Process ACF posted the presentation from the office hour session held on June 24. It covered reports, penalties updates, and new technical bulletins.
ACF Report Highlights Tools and Strategies for Examining the Relationship Between Child Care Subsidy Policies and Trends in Child, Family, and Provider Outcomes
HOMELAND SECURITY
FEMA Implements Immediate Needs Funding (INF) Policy When the Disaster Relief Fund’s (DRF’s) resources are limited, FEMA implements INF to prioritize response and immediate recovery funds by pausing obligations for activities that are not essential for lifesaving and life-sustaining activities. An FAQ document is here.
HOUSING
HUD Issues Public Housing Operating Subsidy Grant Eligibility Calculations and Processing for Calendar Year 2025
HUD Issues Implementation Guide for Creating a Public Funding Strategy to Maximize Housing Production
HUD Sends Update to FY 2024 Community Project Funding Grantees It provides grantees with updates on next steps, resources, and training regarding processing grant agreements and receiving access to funding.
HUD Posts HOME Expiring Funds Report Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds appropriated in FY 2016 will not be available for participating jurisdictions to expend after September 30.
Administration Expands Access to Housing for Veterans The policy changes will help more veterans receive assistance under the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program and improve their access to supportive housing developments. HUD’s notice of the revised implementation of the HUD-VASH program is here.
HUD Awards $6 Million Through Healthy Homes Production Grant Program Awards were made to organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
HUD Issues Notice of Second Offset Based on Excess HAP Reserves HUD will apply a second offset to a number of public housing agencies’ (PHAs’) calendar year 2024 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) housing assistance payment (HAP) renewal funding allocations based on the excess amounts in PHAs’ Restricted Net Position (RNP, commonly known as HAP reserves). This will make additional funding available to prevent the termination of rental assistance for participating HCV families as a result of insufficient funding.
HUD Issues Guidance on Energy Performance Contracts The notice provides supplemental guidance on operating subsidy incentives to promote energy conservation with Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs).
HUD Notice Revises, Finalizes Implementation of National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Administrative Procedures for HCV Program
HUD Issues Notice of Annual Factors for Determining Administrative Fees for Section 8 HCV, Mainstream, and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs
Notice Reiterates HUD Statement of Policy Concerning Procedures that Govern Waiver of Regulations and Directives
HUD Requests Information for Choice Neighborhoods Grant Selection Process and Award Implementation The due date to respond is October 11.
HUD, Treasury Enhance Program to Build More Affordable Homes An update to the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) risk-sharing initiative with the Federal Financing Bank will support state and local housing finance agencies in the construction of new, affordable homes.
HUD Corrects Stability Voucher Program Notice This corrected notice explains HUD’s non-competitive allocation strategy and program requirements for the new Stability Voucher program.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Releases FY 2022 State Library Administrative Agencies Survey Results The survey highlights trends in financial health, workforce, and services provided to libraries and library cooperatives.
IMLS Awards Grants
- Inspire! Grants for Small Museums: 78 museums were awarded $3.32 million
- National Leadership Grants for Museums: 18 institutions were awarded more than $9 million
- Museums for America: 115 museums will receive a total of $23.4 million
- Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff: 18 institutions will receive $3.3 million.
A link to all IMLS awards is here.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), NTIA, USDA, and Treasury Agree to Share Broadband Information
FCC Seeks Comment on Proposed FY 2025 Eligible Services List for E-Rate Program The program provides discounts for telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. Comments close August 30.
FCC Releases Fact Sheet on the Impact of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Fact sheets for individual states, plus additional materials, are also available at the heading link. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the current administration of the USF is unconstitutional.
INTERIOR
Department of the Interior (DOI) Distributes $371.7 Million to State and Local Governments Through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
- $325 million in State Conservation Grants formula funding was apportioned to states
- $46.7 million was distributed competitively for the redevelopment or creation of 10 local parks in eight states
National Park Service (NPS) Announces Awards Through Two Grant Programs
- $457,000 in Battlefield Restoration Grants for two recipients
- $361,000 for 17 enriching education and outdoor recreation initiative projects through the NPS Challenge Cost Share Program (no recipients listed in press release)
JUSTICE
Department of Justice Publishes Final Rule on Medical Diagnostic Equipment (MDE) The rule clarifies how public entities that use MDE can meet their obligations to ensure accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is effective October 8.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Publishes Report on Byrne JAG Funding in FY 2023 The report describes the steps used to calculate the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) formula-based award amounts and presents summary results of the FY 2023 calculations.
LABOR
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Issues Application Instructions and Program Guidance for FY 2024 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
ETA Announces Availability of Real-Time Services in Production for the Modernized Unemployment Insurance (UI) Interstate Connection Network (ICON) The ICON system is now available and recommended. States are encouraged to transition to one of two potential direct connection options: 1) Connecting via Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)/Web Services and 2) Connecting via packaged code (ICONnect).
NUTRITION
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Posts School Year 2024-25 Paid Lunch Equity Tool Walkthrough Video
FNS Extends Gerber Infant Formula Supply Chain Disruption Declaration Through September 19
FNS Posts Memo on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) FY 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments to Allotments, Eligibility Standards, and Deductions The adjustments take effect October 1.
FNS Posts Information on Farm to School Program Cooperative Agreements The goal of the agreements is to increase the capacity of government agencies, schools, and other partners. Relevant agreements include:
- Fundamentals of Farm to School for Government Agencies
- Innovation in School Food Purchasing
- Racial Equity Learning Lab
- Farm to School Institute Adaptation Program (for state teams)
FNS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Study of Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Participant Characteristics, Program Operations Comments close October 4.
Report Presents National and State Estimates of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Eligibility and Program Reach in 2022
FNS Proposes Study to Assess Equity in Work Requirements and SNAP Employment and Training Comments close October 9.
FNS Webpage Provides Automated System for Award Payments (ASAP) Assistance for New Users ASAP is used by grantees to draw down awarded funds. It is administered by the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service.
FNS Announces Earnings Verification Support Grants Funding Opportunity The non-competitive grant opportunity will support SNAP state agencies’ use of electronic earned income verification services. Applications close on September 5.
FNS Posts Funding Availability for Child Nutrition Technology Innovation Grant FNS will distribute $50 million to state agencies for developing, improving, and maintaining automated information systems. The announcement includes state allocations. Applications close on September 9.
TRANSPORTATION
Department of Transportation (DOT) Withdrawals Direct Final Rule on Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs The withdrawal is in response to adverse comments. DOT issued a parallel proposed rule, which proposes the same changes as the direct final rule; DOT will respond to comments as part of any final action taken on the proposed rule.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to Evaluate Whether Existing Guidance Documents Should be Updated or Eliminated, Invites Public Input Comments are due September 12.