$25M Awarded for Clean Energy to Communities Program
Thursday, September 14, 2023 Executive Summary: Unedited Press Release Text: DOE Announces $25 Million To Help Communities Expand Affordable and…
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D-SNAP Assistance Available for Hawaii Wildfire Victims
Hawaii residents affected by August 8, 2023, wildfires (~16,000 households) might qualify for D-SNAP, even if ineligible for regular SNAP.
USDA Awards Over $1B for Urban and Community Forestry
USDA’s Forest Service allocates over $1 billion for tree planting/maintenance, combatting heat and climate change, and urban nature access.
$100M to Repair and Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
USDOT Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator. $100M to repair/replace non-operational EV charging stations.
$50.6M Approved for Wetland Conservation Projects
DOI approves over $50.6 million for wetland conservation. Funds aim to benefit 106,600 acres of U.S. wetlands and habitats.
Recommendations to Reform Mining on U.S. Public Lands
Interagency Working Group on Mining Laws (IWG) final report aims to modernize Mining Law of 1872, enhance environmental and labor standards.
First DOI IYSC Grants for Indigenous Youth Projects
DOI allocates $3.5 million in 2023 IYSC grants. Eight projects involving over 20 Tribes and Tribal organizations benefitting.
HUD Announces $18M For Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
HUD awards $18 million under GRRP focused on energy efficiency, generation, and climate resilience in multifamily housing.
Public Health Emergency Declared for Georgia Due to Hurricane
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra declares Public Health Emergency (PHE) for Georgia. Declaration addresses health impacts of Hurricane Idalia.
CDC’s Updated Vaccine Recommendation
CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for all aged six months and up. FDA approved updated mRNA vaccines on September 11, 2023.