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Grant Due: FY 2024 Western Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center Annual Grant Program

FY 2024 Western Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center Annual Grant Program   

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to reduce the risks that pests and pest management practices pose to people, the environment, and the economy of the western United States by supporting the development and adoption of integrated pest management (IPM). Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State, local, and tribal governments, non-profits, academic institutions, consortia, businesses, and commodity organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT?  Approximately $320,000

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 8, 2023

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Grant Due: FY 2023 Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program: MTW Flexibility for Smaller Public Housing Agencies

FY 2023 Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program: MTW Flexibility for Smaller Public Housing Agencies

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to allow public housing agencies (PHAs) to design and test innovative, locally designed housing and self-sufficiency strategies for low-income families. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local government public housing agencies

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Rather than providing monetary awards, this program provides MTW Expansion designation to 14 PHAs

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 8, 2023

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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 2024 Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program

FY 2024 Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports collaborative, science-based restoration projects that focus on priority forest landscapes in the eastern region state, private, and Tribal Forestry and encourages the use of innovative cross-boundary approaches to support landscape restoration. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  State forestry agencies or equivalent state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, Indian tribes, universities, and Tribal organizations located in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wisconsin 

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN'S IT DUE? October 5, 2023 (Draft Application), November 30, 2023 (Application)

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12/1/2023

Grant Due: FY 2022/2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants

FY 2022/2023 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants    

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to incentivize and accelerate the upgrading or retirement of the nation's legacy diesel engine fleet. Funding will support the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with EPA- and California Air Resources Board (CARB)-certified engine configurations and verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local and state governments, academic institutions, consortia, Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, schools/school districts, and tribal organizations/institutions  

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $115 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 1, 2023

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Grant Due: FY 2023 WaterSMART Grants Cooperative Watershed Management Program - Phase I

FY 2023 WaterSMART Grants Cooperative Watershed Management Program - Phase I 

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to provide provides funding to implement Phase I activities to develop a watershed group, complete watershed restoration planning activities, and design watershed management projects. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  New or existing watershed groups located in the Western United States including states, Indian Tribes, local and special districts (e.g., irrigation, water districts, water conservation districts), local governmental entities, interstate organizations, and non-profit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $3 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 5, 2023 

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12/11/2023

Grant Due: FY 2023 Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Implementation Grants

FY 2023 Choice Neighborhoods (CN) Implementation Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to help communities transform struggling neighborhoods by redeveloping severely distressed public and/or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted housing and catalyzing critical improvements. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? City and township governments, Public Housing Agencies, and Indian housing authorities. Nonprofits and forprofit developers may apply jointly with a public entity.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $256 million

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 11, 2023

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12/15/2023

Grant Due: FY 2024 Southern Region and International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program

FY 2024 Southern Region and International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes that not only focuses on priority landscapes but may include issues identified in states' forest action plans. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  State and territorial forestry agencies or equivalent state agencies, units of local government, tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and universities. Projects must take place in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and/or Virginia, or the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and/or the U.S. Virgin Islands 

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN'S IT DUE? October 4, 2023 (Pre-proposal), December 7, 2023 (Draft to State Forester Sponsor), December 15, 2023 (Proposal)  

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program

FY 2024 Rail Vehicle Replacement Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to support capital projects that replace rail rolling stock. Specifically, awards will help renew America's transit systems, advance racial equity, connect communities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States and local government authorities

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? $196,906,663

WHEN'S IT DUE? December 18, 2023

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Grant Due: FY 2024 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP)

FY 2024 Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFP)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses. Supported projects should provide community benefits, including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based educational programs. Public access is required for all projects. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  Local governments, Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, and non-profit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 1, 2024

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Grant Due: FY 2024 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

FY 2024 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports projects that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence informed interventions /practices to strengthen communities. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE?  Local and state governments, State Service Commissions, US territories, Native American/Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, school districts, and non-profit organizations

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Unspecified

WHEN'S IT DUE? January 4, 2024 

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TFG Presents 2025 Congressional Calendar

The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2025 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 119th congressional session. 

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