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Dec 20, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) announcing updates to the process for competitive lender submissions regarding proposed projects for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP). The purpose of the GRRHP is to increase the supply of affordable rural rental housing using loan guarantees to encourage partnerships between the Agency, private lenders, and public agencies. These updates are effective December 20, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 19, 2024 - Notice from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announcing seven regional meetings for Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (OICG) grantees between February and May 2025. Roundtables will provide technical assistance and oversight and conclude with a regional roundtable that enables the public to engage with grantees, local experts, and other stakeholders working to address digital inequities. Information on how to register will be posted on the BroadbandUSA website.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 19, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) amending its regulation to implement changes related to the smoke alarm requirements for properties that receive funding from the Multi-Family Housing Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and the Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan and Grant Programs. This rule is effective January 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 17, 2024 - Announces a new round of funding for the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, a Health Resources and Services Administration program aiming to increase access to healthcare for rural communities. Describes how previous funding has been used in rural Pennsylvania.
Source: The Center Square
Related funding: Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program
Dec 16, 2024 - Announces $78.3 million in awarded funding through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program for projects making renewable energy more accessible and affordable to rural residents. Notes the impact of affordable rural energy sources on community institutions such as hospitals.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dec 16, 2024 - Describes the rise in homelessness in rural western North Carolina after many properties were destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Features a range of programs and organizations offering services and support to displaced individuals and families. Notes that housing shortages in some rural areas have exacerbated the challenges faced by displaced residents.
Source: North Carolina Health News
Dec 16, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS) seeking comments on Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) application forms and project proposal requirements. Information collected will be used to determine applicant eligibility, project eligibility and technical merit, ensure that grantees operate on a sound basis and use funds for authorized purposes. Comments are due by January 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 13, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding the implementation of the 5G Fund for Rural America (5G Fund) to support the build out of advanced, 5G mobile wireless broadband networks for those who live, work, and travel in rural areas. Discusses the identification of areas that will be eligible for 5G Fund support, the 5G Fund budget, the acceptance of bids and identification of winning bids, compliance with 5G Fund public interest obligations and performance requirements, the promotion of digital equity and inclusion, and more. This rule is effective January 13, 2025. The compliance date for §§ 54.322(b), 54.322(g), 54.322(h), 54.322(i), 54.322(j), 54.1014(a), 54.1014(b)(2), 54.1018(a), 54.1018(b), 54.1018(c), 54.1018(d), 54.1019(a)(1), 54.1019(a)(2), 54.1019(a)(3), 54.1019(b), 54.1022(b), and 54.1022(f) will be announced in a future document published in the Federal Register.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 10, 2024 - Announces $6.3 billion in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for rural and tribal communities to improve the electric grid, increase safety of drinking water, and create new jobs. Funding is distributed across 44 states for more than 200 projects.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dec 9, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), Rural Housing Service (RHS), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) making technical and typographical corrections to the September 30, 2024, final rule. This rule is effective December 9, 2024.
Source: Federal Register