Risk Management Strategies for K-12 and Higher Ed: Ransomware Preparedness and Cybersecurity Insurance

  • 2/16/2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Risk Management Strategies for K-12 and Higher Ed: Ransomware Preparedness and Cybersecurity Insurance

Center for Digital Education 

February 16, 2:00 p.m. ET

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Hearing on "Connecting America: Oversight of NTIA"

  • 2/16/2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Hearing on "Connecting America: Oversight of NTIA"

House Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

February 16, 12:00 p.m. ET

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Overview

The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) serves as the primary vehicle through which Congress authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects and establishes policy frameworks for water resource development nationwide. Enacted on a biennial schedule, WRDAs provide congressional authorization for USACE to conduct feasibility studies, construct flood risk reduction projects, improve navigation infrastructure, restore aquatic ecosystems, and assist with environmental infrastructure development.
Since the enactment of WRDA 1986, Congress has used these omnibus authorization bills to both create new USACE authorities and refine existing programs based on evolving national priorities and lessons learned from program implementation. Recent WRDAs have addressed critical issues including drought resilience, water supply development, infrastructure modernization, and support for economically disadvantaged communities.
The most recent legislation, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024, P.L. 118-272), continued Congress's bipartisan commitment to strengthening America's water infrastructure by authorizing new construction projects, modifying existing authorities, and establishing updated policy guidance for USACE operations. WRDA 2024 also authorized five new regional environmental infrastructure programs, each incorporating flexible delivery mechanisms that allow federal assistance to be provided through grants or reimbursements to nonfederal sponsors.
Authorization through WRDA is typically a prerequisite for USACE activities to receive federal appropriations through the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations process. This two-step framework—authorization followed by appropriation—ensures congressional oversight of both program scope and funding levels.
Section 219 of WRDA 1992, as amended, represents one of USACE's most geographically expansive environmental infrastructure assistance authorities. Originally enacted to authorize design assistance for 18 specific projects, Section 219 has been amended by subsequent Congresses to authorize both design and construction assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure in hundreds of municipalities, counties, and states across the nation.
The Congressional Research Service has identified over 600 environmental infrastructure assistance authorities with cumulative authorizations of appropriations totaling approximately $18.1 billion. Section 219 authorities constitute the majority of these geographically specific project authorizations, covering at least 46 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories.
Section 219 projects address critical community needs including wastewater treatment facilities, water supply and distribution systems, stormwater management infrastructure, surface water protection, and environmental restoration. These projects support public health, environmental quality, and economic development in communities that have secured congressional authorization for USACE assistance.
Congress has continued to expand Section 219 in recent legislation. WRDA 2022 added 132 new Section 219 authorities and amended 24 existing authorities. WRDA 2024 authorized an additional 193 new Section 219 authorities and amended 53 existing authorities, providing a combined $5.4 billion increase in authorization of appropriations. WRDA 2024 also established a seven-year pilot program to increase the federal cost share from 75 percent to 90 percent for Section 219 projects benefiting economically disadvantaged communities.
Unlike traditional USACE water resource projects, Section 219 assistance does not require completion of the agency's standard feasibility study process. However, projects receiving Section 219 assistance must comply with applicable federal environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act.
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Grant Due: FY 2022 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Energy Audit (EA) and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants

Grant Due: FY 2022 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Energy Audit (EA) and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (REDA) Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to allow recipients to establish programs to assist agricultural producers and rural small businesses with evaluating energy efficiency and the potential to incorporate renewable energy technologies into their operations. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, and Native American tribal governments, institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, public power entities, and councils, as defined in 16 U.S.S. 3451

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 31, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement

Grant Due: FY 2022 Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program aims to enhance the nation's ability to rapidly mobilize, surge, and respond to a public health emergency (PHE) identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by establishing a roster of approved but unfunded applicants that may receive rapid funding by the CDC to respond to PHEs. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, city, township, county, and special district governments, Native American Tribal governments, and other public entities as specified in section 317(a) of the Public Health Service Act

WHEN'S IT DUE? February 12, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grants

Grant Due: FY 2022 Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to recruit and train emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in rural areas, with a particular focus on addressing mental and substance use disorders. The program aims to address the great need for emergency services in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel serve across the country. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Rural emergency medical services (EMS) agencies operated by fire-based and non-fire-based local or tribal governments and nonprofit EMS agencies. Projects must serve rural areas or residents of rural areas

WHEN'S IT DUE? February 14, 2022

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Webinar: How to Use Community Data for ARPA & Grant Targeting

Webinar: How to Use Community Data for ARPA & Grant Targeting

NLC

February 24, 2:00 PM ET

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Grant Due: FY 2022 River, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

Grant Due: FY 2022 River, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation. The program will partner National Park Service conservation and recreation planning officials with award recipients to help local communities realize their conservation and outdoor recreation vision goals and provide a broad range of services and skills. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, or federal government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and national parks

WHEN'S IT DUE? March 1, 2022

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Grant Due: FY 2022 Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities

Grant Due: FY 2022 Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports national or regional (multistate) training programs for scholars, humanities professionals, and advanced graduate students to broaden and extend their knowledge of digital humanities. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments

WHEN'S IT DUE? March 2, 2022

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Webinar: Introducing the Broadband Infrastructure Playbook

Webinar: Introducing the Broadband Infrastructure Playbook

Fiber Broadband Association, NTCA, and Cartesian

March 4, 12:00 PM ET

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Webinar: IIJA Broadband Programs Pre-NOFO Technical Assistance Webinar #1

Webinar: IIJA Broadband Programs Pre-NOFO Technical Assistance Webinar #1

BroadbandUSA

March 9, 2:30 PM ET

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Due: FY 2022 Innovations in Nutrition Program and Services Replication Program

Grant Due: FY 2022 Innovations in Nutrition Program and Services Replication Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program seeks to help communities develop capacity for, deliver, and sustain innovative nutrition programs for older adults, particularly those with the greatest social and economic need, and individuals at risk for institutional placement who participate in these programs. Projects must support the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) goal of reducing hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition; enhancing socialization; and promoting overall health and well-being. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, or tribal governments agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, hospital, and institutions of higher education

WHEN'S IT DUE? March 10, 2022

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Hearing: Broadband Consumer Labels Hearing

Hearing: Broadband Consumer Labels Hearing

Federal Communications Commission

March 11, 1:30 PM ET

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