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Grant Due: FY 2021 Rural Decentralized Water System

  • 7/19/2021
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Rural Decentralized Water System

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program helps qualified nonprofits and tribes create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Non-profit organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 19, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP)

  • 7/19/2021
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding to eligible applications for prevention, education, and enforcement of pool safety requirements. Funds are intended to prevent the drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States and local governments

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 19, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Strengthening ICAC Technological Investigative Capacity

  • 7/19/2021
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Strengthening ICAC Technological Investigative Capacity

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding for applicants to increase the technological investigative capacity of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Forces and their affiliates through training and the development and/or enhancement of widely used investigative tools, methods, and technologies. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local and tribal government entities, nonprofit organizations, for profit organizations, and institutions of higher education

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 19, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Fostering Resilience and Hope: Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and the Community

  • 7/19/2021
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Fostering Resilience and Hope: Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and the Community

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The primary goal of this initiative is to develop a train-the trainer-curriculum to foster inclusion of a culture rooted in Hope Theory into law enforcement agencies. This work will 1) mitigate the negative effects of trauma and increase the well-being of law enforcement officers by increasing their hope; 2) provide a conceptual framework for relationships between communities and law enforcement agencies; and 3) increase collective hope to enhance safety and well-being, leadership, and promote relationship building with the community. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, local governments, Native American tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 19, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Classic Program

  • 7/19/2021
  • Author: Tina Dykstra
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Grant Due: FY 2021 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Classic Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Projects may include innovations related to water resources, soil health, nutrient management, grazing land conservation, and conservation adoption. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? All US-based nonfederal entities

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 19, 2021

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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 2021 National Public Safety Partnership (PSP)

Grant Due: FY 2021 National Public Safety Partnership (PSP)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The program is designed to promote interagency coordination by leveraging specialized law enforcement expertise with dedicated prosecutorial resources to promote public and community safety by aggressively investigating and prosecuting violent criminals in jurisdictions experiencing precipitous increases in violent crime. Rather than receiving direct funding through this program, participating law enforcement agencies will receive a three-year commitment from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to deliver no-cost, customized, site-specific training and technical assistance (TTA). Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local government and Native American tribal government law enforcement agencies

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 2, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) Standard Grants Program

Grant Due: FY 2021 North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) Standard Grants Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? NAWCA grants fund wetland conservation projects that include the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, or projects that promote the restoration, enhancement, or creation of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Unrestricted eligibility

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 9, 2021 

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program

Grant Due: FY 2021 Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to educate youth on how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity and avoid related risky behaviors by supporting projects that implement sexual risk avoidance education targeted to participants that reside in areas with high rates of teen births and/or are at greatest risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, local governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, school districts, institutions of higher education, public and Indian housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 15, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants

Grant Due: FY 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program is intended to improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports and provides funding for development phase and construction activities. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Port authorities, states, local governments, tribal governments, special purpose districts, and multijurisdictional entities

WHEN'S IT DUE? July 30, 2021

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Webinar: Connecting Schools and Libraries: How to Make the Most of New Federal Funding

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program

Grant Due: FY 2021 Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports planning innovations that address transportation equity and accessibility in order to identify and remove barriers and challenges, and expand mobility options, transportation accessibility, and opportunities for all older adults and people with disabilities living in the community. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and regional governments or nonprofit organizations including public transit agencies, councils of governments, metropolitan planning organizations, Native American tribal agencies, area agencies on aging, community action agencies, centers for independent living, intellectual disability service organizations, and other community organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? August 6, 2021 (Letter of intent)

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