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News by Topic: Funding

Sep 26, 2024 - Announces the distribution of more than $1.5 billion in grant funding through the State Opioid Response (SOR), Tribal Opioid Response (TOR), and SOR/TOR Technical Assistance programs. Highlights funding priorities, including expanded services for individuals aged 16 to 25, expanded MOUD access for incarcerated populations, and services that utilize an integrated, whole-person approach.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 25, 2024 - Describes the work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Equity Commission in increasing access to USDA programs and services among rural and underserved communities. Highlights efforts to provide increased technical assistance, simplify grant and loan application processes, and prioritize disadvantaged communities for USDA funding.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sep 24, 2024 - Announces funding for supporting rural health care from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding prioritizes maternal health, behavioral health, and expanding access to care.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 24, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcing the approval of an information collection associated with the rules outlined in the January 11, 2024, final rule and the FCC's Third Report and Order. Amendments to sections 54.601(b) and (c) (amendatory instruction 2) and 54.622(e)(1)(i) through (ii) and (i)(3)(iv) (amendatory instruction 4) are effective September 24, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 23, 2024 - New rural hospitals are being built in Wyoming and Kansas despite the national trend of rural hospital closures. Discusses federal funding sources and the impact of limited access to hospital services for rural residents.
Source: USA Today, KFF Health News
Sep 19, 2024 - Announces funding for tribal and urban Indian health systems offering dementia care and services. Notes that American Indian and Alaska Native people have higher rates of dementia and cognitive impairment compared to other populations.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 19, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service (RHS) proposing to amend the current Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) regulations. Among other things, this rule proposes changes to the requirements for the length of time a prior Agency loss is considered significant derogatory credit and address seasoning requirements and payment performance for refinance transactions and the establishment of a seven-year time frame for the applicant to re-establish credit after a prior loss claim with the Agency before that loss would no longer be considered significant derogatory credit. Comments are due by November 18, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 17, 2024 - Announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of funding awards to support health workforce initiatives in underserved and rural communities. Provides an overview of awardees, including nursing and primary care workforce programs, community-based mental health providers, and pediatric mental health training initiatives.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 17, 2024 - Notice of proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking comments on the potential to require a winning bidder in the 5G Fund Phase I auction to demonstrate Tribal consent during the long-form application process. Specifically, the FCC seeks input on how it can best assess an applicant's eligibility to be authorized to receive 5G Fund support for the purpose of deploying network facilities that would enable 5G mobile broadband service located on Tribal lands, while incorporating Tribal government consent into the Commission's approval process. Comments are due by October 17, 2024. Reply comments are due by November 1, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 17, 2024 - Announcement of technical assistance grants available from USDA Rural Development to support the preservation of affordable housing in rural communities. Awardees will provide technical assistance to property owners through one of two programs, focused on either multifamily housing property transfer or supporting affordable housing availability for farmworkers. Applications are due on November 18, 2024 at noon.
Source: USDA Rural Development