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Webinar: Housing Affordability Solutions in Cities

  • 4/8/2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Webinar: Housing Affordability Solutions in Cities

U.S. Conference of Mayors

April 8, at 3:00 PM 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 Originally enacted to authorize design assistance for 18 specific projects, Section 219 has been amended by subsequent Congresses to authorize both design and construction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 2021 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program

Grant Due: FY 2021 Emmett Till Cold Case Investigations Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? Funding will be used to support eligible law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in their investigation and prosecution of cold case murders associated with civil rights violations that occured no later than December 31, 1979. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, for-profit commercial organizations, non-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and institutions of higher education

WHEN'S IT DUE? March 30, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Local Drug Crises Grants

Grant Due: FY 2021 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Local Drug Crises Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program aims to prevent opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription drug use/misuse among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the country. The program also seeks to change the culture and context regarding the acceptability of youth use and misuse of these substances. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Community-based coalitions addressing opioid, methamphetamine, and/or prescription drugs use/misuse by local youth

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 1, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 WaterSMART Grants: Water Marketing Strategy Grants

Grant Due: FY 2021 WaterSMART Grants: Water Marketing Strategy Grants

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program supports the development of water marketing strategies to increase water supply reliability. Applicants may request funding to develop a water marketing strategy to establish or expand water markets or water marketing activities. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? States, tribes, irrigation districts, and other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the western United States

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 7, 2021 

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technical Assistance for Local Governments

Grant Due: FY 2021 Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technical Assistance for Local Governments

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to enable organic waste energy and/or resource recovery at the municipal level by leveraging technical expertise and relevant data to address specific and unique issues each municipality encounters with their waste streams. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State and territorial municipalities and tribal governments

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 9, 2021

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Grant Due: Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program

Grant Due: Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program

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DUE: April 12, 2021

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Government Technology

April 19, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children

Grant Due: FY 2021 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance of Blood Lead Levels in Children

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides funding cooperative agreements to support primary and secondary prevention strategies for childhood lead poisoning prevention and surveillance; improving linkages to recommended services; and developing policies for targeted, population-based interventions with a focus on community-based approaches for lead hazard elimination. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? State governments or their bona fide agents, local governments or their bona fide agents, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments

WHEN'S IT DUE? April 25, 2021

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Webinar: COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Meeting

Webinar: COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Meeting

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April 30, 2:00 PM ET

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL)

Grant Due: FY 2021 Preventing Violence Affecting Young Lives (PREVAYL)

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program aims to address multiple forms of violence impacting adolescents and young adults ages 10 to 24, particularly in communities with high rates of violence, by implementing prevention approaches with an emphasis on the outer levels of the social-ecological model (SEM). Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Local governments, special district governments, independent school districts, institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? May 1, 2021

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Grant Due: FY 2021 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program

Grant Due: FY 2021 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program

WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to develop and implement solutions that address environmental and/or public health issues for underserved communities using a collaborative problem-solving process at the local level. Funding is intended to build upon existing community understanding to establish and maintain partnerships that produce meaningful environmental and/or public health results. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Non-profit organizations, U.S. territories, tribal governments and tribal organizations

WHEN'S IT DUE? May 7, 2021

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