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TheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil

CompletedProgramTargetingActions

TheOpportunityZonetaxincentiveisapowerfulnewtoolmeanttobringprivatecapitaltounderservedcommunities.However,economicallydistressedcommunitiesrequiremorethanprivatecapitalalone.Manyofthesecommunitiesareinneedofpublic‐sectorsupportandregulatorystreamliningtoensuretheydevelopthefoundationsnecessarytosupportathrivingprivatesector.Publicinvestmentineconomicdevelopment,entrepreneurship,educationandworkforcetraining,andsafeneighborhoods—alongwithguidanceforengagingwithinvestorsandentrepreneurs—willhelpcommunitiesunlockprivatecapitaltocreatesustainablegrowth.Thispublic‐sectorinvestmentservesasameansbywhichtoattractandcontinuetheflowofprivatecapital‐investmentintoOpportunityZones.Acknowledgingthisneed,PresidentDonaldJ.TrumpsignedExecutiveOrder13853onDecember12,2018.ThisOrderestablishedtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCounciltocarryouttheAdministration’splantotarget,streamline,andcoordinateFederalresourcestobeusedinOpportunityZonesandothereconomicallydistressedcommunities.Thispublic‐sectorcommitmentoverlaystheOpportunityZonetaxincentiveintheTaxCutsandJobsAct.Together,privatecapitalandpublicinvestmentwillstimulateeconomicopportunity,encourageentrepreneurship,expandeducationalopportunities,developandrehabilitatequalityhousingstock,promoteworkforcedevelopment,andpromotesafetyandpreventcrimeineconomicallydistressedcommunities.State,local,andtriballeadershaveanopportunitytoleveragetheworkoftheCouncilandtoalsoconductsimilarreviewsoftheirownprogramsandregulations.TheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncilmembershaveidentifiedoverone‐hundredandsixtyFederalprogramswheretargeting,preference,oradditionalsupportcouldbegrantedtoOpportunityZones.TheCouncilhasalreadytakenactiononover130grantsorprograms:

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PROGRAM: DESCRIPTION: ACTIONCOMPLETED: GRANT/PROGRAMINFO: CATEGORY:

DepartmentofAgricultureRuralBusinessDevelopmentGrants

Thisisacompetitivegrantdesignedtosupporttargetedtechnicalassistance,trainingandotheractivitiesleadingtothedevelopmentorexpansionofsmallandemergingprivatebusinessesinruralareasthatmatchmedianhouseholdincomecriteria.Prioritiesaregivenaccordingtotrauma,economicdistress,long‐termpoverty,populationdecline,andunemployment.

Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswithprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.

ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationdeadline:ContactLocalAreaorStateoffice.https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/rural‐business‐development‐grants

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RuralHousingPreservationGrant

TheHPGprogramisagrantprogramwhichprovidesqualifiedpublicagencies,privatenonprofitorganizations,whichmayincludebutnotbelimitedto,Faith‐BasedandCommunityOrganizations,andothereligibleentitiesgrantfundstoassistverylow‐andlow‐incomehomeownersinrepairingandrehabilitatingtheirhomesinruralareas.Inaddition,theHPGprogramassistsrentalpropertyownersandcooperativehousingcomplexesinrepairingandrehabilitatingtheirunitsiftheyagreetomakesuchunitsavailabletolow‐andverylow‐incomepersons.

RuralDevelopmentisencouragingapplicationsforprojectsthatwillsupportruralareaswithpersistentpovertyandinopportunityzones.

USDA‐RD‐HCFP‐HPG‐2019/Grantpostedon5/24/19;closingdateon7/8/19;grantonGrants.gov

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SolidWasteManagementTechnicalAssistanceGrants

Thisprogramreducesoreliminatespollutionofwaterresourcesbyprovidingfundingfororganizationsthatprovidetechnicalassistanceortrainingtoimprove

Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswith

ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationperiodended12/3/18(Closed).

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theplanningandmanagementofsolidwastesites.

projectsintendedtoserveOpportunityZones.

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/solid‐waste‐management‐grants

TechnicalAssistanceandTrainingforRuralWaterSystems

Thisprogramhelpsqualified,privatenonprofitsprovidetechnicalassistanceandtrainingtoidentifyandevaluatesolutionstowaterandwasteproblems;helpsapplicantsprepareapplicationsforwaterandwastedisposalloans/grants;andhelpsassociationsimprovetheoperationandmaintenanceofwaterandwastefacilitiesineligibleruralareas.

Prioritypointshavebeenaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitytoapplicantswithprojectsintendedtoserveOpportunityZones.

ApplicationsubmitteddirectlytoUSDA.Applicationperiodended12/3/18(Closed).https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs‐services/water‐waste‐disposal‐technical‐assistance‐training‐grants

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DepartmentofCommerceCensusBureau–TheOpportunityProject

TheOpportunityProjectisaprocessforengaginggovernment,communities,andthetechnologyindustrytocreatedigitaltoolsthataddressourgreatestchallengesasanation.Thisprocesshelpstoempowerpeoplewithtechnology,makegovernmentdatamoreaccessibleanduser‐friendly,andfacilitatecross‐sectorcollaborationtobuildnewdigitalsolutionswithopendata.

TheOpportunityProject’s2019technologysprintonworkforcedesignatedOpportunityZonesasoneitsfourfocusareas.Theworkstreamon“CatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZones”willfocusoncreatingdigitaltoolsandresourcestoconnectinvestorswithcommunityleaders,entrepreneurs,andworkersofAmerica’s8,764OpportunityZones.

2019SprintDates:June25–September27

EducationandWorkforceDevelopment

EconomicDevelopmentAdministration–

TheEconomicDevelopmentAdministrationprovidesstrategicinvestmentsthroughcompetitivegrants

In2019,EDAaddedOpportunityZonesasanInvestmentPriority.This

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EconomicDevelopmentAssistancePrograms

thatfosterjobcreationandattractprivateinvestmenttosupportdevelopmentineconomicallydistressedareasoftheUnitedStates.Applicationsareacceptedfromcommunitiestoprovideinvestmentsthatsupporteconomicdevelopmentthroughawidevarietyofassistancetypesthatincludeconstructionandnon‐constructionprograms.

InvestmentPrioritywillsignificantlyincreasethenumberofcatalyticOpportunityZone‐relatedprojectsthatEDAcanfundtospurgreaterpublicinvestmentintheseareas.

DepartmentofEducation

CharterSchoolsProgramGrantstoCharterSchoolDevelopersfortheOpeningofNewCharterSchoolsandfortheReplicationandExpansionofHigh‐QualityCharterSchools

Thesegrantsareintendedtosupportcharterschoolsthatserveearlychildhood,elementaryschool,orsecondaryschoolstudentsbyprovidinggrantfundstoeligibleapplicantsfortheopeningofnewcharterschoolsandforthereplicationandexpansionofhigh‐qualitycharterschools.

TheNoticeofFinalPriorities,forGrantstoCharterSchoolDevelopersfortheOpeningofNewCharterSchoolsandfortheReplicationandExpansionofHigh‐QualitypublishedJuly3,2019.Thisnoticefinalizesaprioritytoencouragetheopeningofnewcharterschoolsandthereplicationandexpansionofhigh‐qualitycharterschoolsinOpportunityZones,andtoencouragecharterschooldevelopersthat

PleaseseeNoticeofFinalPriorities:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/03/2019‐14263/final‐priorities‐requirements‐definitions‐and‐selection‐criteria‐expanding‐opportunity‐through

PleaseseeNoticeInvitingApplications:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/0


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arepartneringwithanOpportunityFund,especiallyforthepurposeofacquiringorconstructingschoolfacilities.

ConcurrentwiththeNoticeofFinalPriorities,theDepartmentpublishedaNoticeInvitingApplicationsforthisprogramonJuly3,thatincludesacompetitivepreferencepriorityworth10pointsforapplicantsproposingtoopenanewcharterschoolortoreplicateorexpandahigh‐qualitycharterschoolinaqualifiedopportunityzone.

7/03/2019‐14267/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐expanding‐opportunity‐through‐quality‐charter‐schools‐program‐csp‐grants

ChildCareAccessMeansParentsinSchoolProgram

Thisgrantprogramsupportstheparticipationoflow‐incomeparentsinpostsecondaryeducationthroughtheprovisionofcampus‐basedchildcareservices.Fundsareusedtosupportorestablishcampus‐basedchildcareprogramsprimarilyservingtheneedsoflow‐incomestudentsenrolledinIHEs.Grantsmaybeusedforbefore‐andafter‐schoolservices.Inaddition,grantsmaybeusedtoservethechildcareneedsofthecommunityservedbytheinstitution.

The2019NoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendelementaryorsecondaryschoolsorinstitutionsofhighereducation,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Provideevidencethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundfor

ED‐GRANTS‐041619‐001/Grantpostedon4/16/19;closingdateon5/31/19;grantonGrants.gov;Seefederalregisternotice:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR‐2019‐04‐16/pdf/2019‐07579.pdf


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apurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.

ExpandingOpportunitythroughQualityCharterSchoolsProgram(CSP):GrantstoCreditEnhancementforCharterSchoolFacilities

TheCreditEnhancementprogramprovidesgrantstoeligibleentitiestodemonstrateinnovativemethodsofhelpingcharterschoolstoaddressthecostofacquiring,constructing,andrenovatingfacilitiesbyenhancingtheavailabilityofloansandbondfinancing.

TheNoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesinvitationalpriorityforapplicantsproposingtotargetservicesinoneormorequalifiedopportunityzones;orpartnerwithoneormorequalifiedopportunityfunds.

ED‐GRANTS‐041619‐001/Grantpostedon6/5/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov


GainingEarlyAwarenessandReadinessforUndergraduatePrograms‐StateGrants(GEARUP)

GEARUP‐StategrantsprovidefundingtoStatestoprovideearlysupportandmaintainacommitmenttoeligiblelow‐incomestudents,includingstudentswithdisabilities,toassistthestudentsinobtainingasecondaryschooldiplomaandpreparingforandsucceedinginpostsecondaryeducation.Granteesprovidefinancialaidinformationforpostsecondaryeducation,encourageenrollmentinrigorousandchallengingcoursework,andprovidescholarships.

TheNoticeInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones.Anapplicantthataddressestheprioritymust:(1)ProposetoservechildrenorstudentsinaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Demonstratethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.

Grantpostedon7/8/19;closingdateon8/7/19.PleaseseeNoticeInvitingApplications:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/08/2019‐14370/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐gaining‐early‐awareness‐and‐readiness‐for‐undergraduate‐programs‐state


PerformancePartnershipPilotsfor

ED(designatedleadagency),DOL,HHS,CNCS,IMLS,DOJ,HUD,andrelatedagenciescanannuallyenterintoupto10PerformancePartnershipagreementswithstates,regions,localities,ortribal

PreferencepointsincompetitiontobedesignatedaPerformancePartnershipPilotsforDisconnectedYouthwillbegrantedtoprojectsdesignedto

FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2019‐00200.Postedon1/29/19;NoticeofIntenttoApplydueon3/14/19;Deadlinefor


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DisconnectedYouth

communitiesthatgivethemadditionalflexibilityinusingdiscretionaryfundsacrossmultipleFederalprograms.Pilotsiteswillcommittoachievesignificantimprovementsfordisconnectedyouthineducational,employment,andotherkeyoutcomesinexchangeforthisnewflexibility.

increaseeducationalopportunitiesbyreducingacademicornonacademicbarrierstoeconomicmobilitybyaligningFederal,State,orlocalfundingstreamstopromoteeconomicmobilityoflow‐incomeindividuals,suchasapplicantsinOpportunityZones

TransmittalofApplicationson4/29/19(Closed).Pleaseseefederalregisternotice:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/01/28/2019‐00200/applications‐for‐selection‐as‐a‐performance‐partnership‐pilot‐performance‐partnership‐pilots‐for

PerkinsInnovationandModernizationGrantProgram

Thisgrantprogramseekstoidentify,support,andrigorouslyevaluateevidence‐basedandinnovativestrategiesandactivitiestoimproveandmodernizecareerandtechnicaleducationandalignworkforceskillswithlabormarketneeds.

Preferencepointshavebeenaddedto2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsforprojectsservingstudentsresidingorattendingCTEprogramsinQualifiedOpportunityZones.ThenoticealsoincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforSpurringInvestmentinCTEfromQualifiedOpportunityFunds,underwhichanapplicantmustprovideevidencethatithasreceivedorwillreceivefinancialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject,especiallyforpropertyincludingneededequipmentandtechnology.

ED‐GRANTS‐041519‐001/Grantpostedon4/15/19;closingdateon6/14/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov;Pleaseseefederalregisternotice:https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR‐2019‐04‐15/pdf/2019‐07456.pdf


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SchoolClimateTransformationGrantProgram:LocalEducationalAgency

TheSchoolClimateTransformationGrantProgram—LocalEducationalAgencyGrants(SCTG‐LEA)providescompetitivegrantstolocaleducationalagencies(LEAs)todevelop,enhance,orexpandsystemsofsupportfor,andtechnicalassistanceto,schoolsimplementingamulti‐tieredsystemofsupport,forimprovingschoolclimate.

The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesfourabsolutepriorities.Oneoftheabsoluteprioritiesis:AbsolutePriority3"LEAsthatincludeaQualifiedOpportunityZone".



StateCharterSchoolFacilitiesIncentiveGrantsProgram

TheStateCharterSchoolFacilitiesIncentiveGrantsProgramprovidesgrantstoeligibleStatestohelpthemestablishorenhance,andadminister,aper‐pupilfacilitiesaidprogramforcharterschoolsintheState,thatisspecifiedinStatelaw,andprovidesannualfinancing,onaper‐pupilbasis,forcharterschoolfacilities.

The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesthreecompetitivepreferencepriorities.OneofthecompetitivepreferenceprioritiesincludesSpurringInvestmentinOpportunityZones(upto5points).



StrengtheningInstitutionsProgram(SIP)

TheStrengtheningInstitutionsProgram(SIP)providesgrantstoeligibleinstitutionsofhighereducation(IHEs)tohelpthembecomeself‐sufficientandexpandtheircapacitytoservelow‐incomestudentsbyprovidingfundstoimproveandstrengthentheinstitution’sacademicquality,institutionalmanagement,andfiscalstability.

The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendelementaryorsecondaryschoolsorinstitutionsofhighereducation,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Provideevidenceinitsapplicationthatithasreceivedorwillreceivefinancial



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assistancefromaqualifiedopportunityfund.

TeacherQualityPartnershipGrantProgram

Thesegrantsaimtoincreasestudentachievementbyimprovingthequalityofnewprospectiveteachersbyenhancingthepreparationofprospectiveteachersandtheprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesforcurrentteachers;holdingteacherpreparationprogramsatinstitutionsofhighereducation(IHEs)accountableforpreparingtalented,certifiedorlicensedandeffectiveteachers;andrecruitingeffectiveindividuals,includingminoritiesandindividualsfromotheroccupations,intotheteachingforce.

The2019NoticeofInvitingApplicationsincludesanewinvitationalpriorityforspurringinvestmentinOpportunityZones,underwhichanapplicantmust:(1)Proposetoservechildrenorstudentswhoreside,orattendTQPprojectschools,inaQualifiedOpportunityZone;or(2)Demonstratethatithasreceived,orwillreceive,financialassistancefromaQualifiedOpportunityFundforapurposedirectlyrelatedtoitsproposedproject.

ED‐GRANTS‐040319‐001/Grantpostedon4/3/19;closingdateon5/20/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov;https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/03/2019‐06493/applications‐for‐new‐awards‐teacher‐quality‐partnership‐grant‐program


ExperimentalSitesInitiative(ESI)—FederalWorkStudy(FWS)Program

UndertheESIauthority,theDepartmenthasinvitedFWS‐participatinginstitutionsofhighereducationtoparticipateinanexperimenttotesthowchangestotheFWSprogramwillincreasepartnershipsbetweeninstitutionsandindustry,improvestudentretentionandcompletion,reducestudentdebtlevels,andyieldstrongpost‐graduationemploymentoutcomes.

TheNoticeInvitingInstitutionsindicatesthat,iftheDepartmentneedstolimitparticipationamongapplicantinstitutions,prioritywillbegiventoinstitutionsthatidentifywork‐and‐learnopportunitiesinqualifiedopportunityzones,amongotherfactors.

PleaseseeNoticeInvitingInstitutions:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/05/23/2019‐10811/notice‐inviting‐postsecondary‐educational‐institutions‐to‐participate‐in‐experiments‐under‐the


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DepartmentofHealthandHumanServicesCommunityEconomicDevelopmentFocusonSocialEnterprises

ThisprogramawardsfundstoexperiencedCommunityDevelopmentCorporations(CDCs)forwellplanned,financiallyviable,andinnovativeprojectssponsoringsocialenterpriseincubators.Theseincubatorswilldevelopnewproducts,services,andcommercialactivitiesthatresultinnewpositionsforindividualswithlowincomes,whilealsoaddressingalocalunmetneedorsolutiontosocialproblemsforthecommunity’sconstituentsanditsstakeholders.Projectsalsoaddressthepersonalandcommunitybarriersthatmustbeovercometohelpindividualswithlowincomesbecomeself‐sufficient.(e.g.,transportation,childcare,education/training,language,etc.)Projectscanusefundsforcostsassociatedwithsocialenterprisestart‐uporexpansionactivities,aswellastechnicalassistanceandincubatorservicestothesebusinesses.Projectsmustbelocatedingeographicareaswithademonstratedneedforsocialenterprise,suchasacountydesignatedashavingpersistentpoverty.

BonuspointswillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.

HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OCS‐EE‐1580/Grantpostedon6/27/17;closingdate7/29/19;grantonGrants.gov

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CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProjects

Theprogramawardsfundingforwell‐planned,financiallyviable,andinnovativeprojectstoenhancejobcreationandbusinessdevelopmentforindividualswithlowincome.CEDgrantswillbemadeaspartofabroaderstrategytoaddressobjectivessuchasdecreasingdependencyonfederalprograms,chronicunemployment,andcommunitydeteriorationinurbanandruralareas.CEDprojectsareexpectedtoactivelyrecruitindividualswithlowincometofillthepositionscreatedbyCED‐fundeddevelopmentactivities,toassistthoseindividualstosuccessfullyholdthosejobsandtoensurethatthebusinessesandjobscreatedremainviableforatleastoneyearaftertheendofthegrantperiod.CED‐fundedprojectscanbenon‐constructionorconstructionprojects,however,short‐termconstructionjobsassociatedwithpreparingforbusinessstartuporexpansionarenotcountedwhendeterminingthenumberofjobscreatedundertheCEDprogramastheyaredesignedtobetemporaryinnature.


HHS‐2017‐ACF‐OCS‐EE‐1213/Grantpostedon6/17/17(updated4/25/19);closingdate6/3/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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EarlyHeadStartExpansionandEarlyHeadStart‐ChildCarePartnershipGrants

Thisprogramcompetitivelyawardsfundingforthepurposeofexpandingaccesstohigh‐quality,comprehensiveearlylearningservicesforlow‐incomeinfantsandtoddlersandtheirfamiliesthroughtraditionalEarlyHeadStart

TheFundingOpportunityAnnouncementforthethirdroundoffundingforthisgrantprogramwasupdatedtoincludelanguagethatreservedtherightfortheprioritization

HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OHS‐HP‐1386/Grantpostedon10/29/18;closingdateon11/30/18(Closed);grantonGrants.gov


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programsorthroughpartnershipsbetweenEarlyHeadStartprogramsandchildcareproviders.

offundingforqualifiedapplicantswhoproposeservicesinOpportunityZones.

ChildSupportIntergovernmentalCaseProcessingInnovationDemonstration

Thisprogramcompetitivelyawardsfundingforthepurposeoftestinghowchildsupportagenciescanimproveintergovernmentalcaseprocessingandcollections.


HHS‐2019‐ACF‐OCSE‐FD‐1541

Grantclosingdateis7/17/2019(open);grantongrants.gov


HealthCenterProgram(akaServiceAreaCompetition)

TheHealthCenterProgramsupportsnearly1,400organizationsthatoperateapproximately12,000healthcaredeliverysitesacrossthenationservingmorethan27millionpeople.Eachyear,approximatelyone‐thirdofthegrantsarere‐competedtoensurecontinuedservicesinexistingserviceareas.Additionally,whenfundingisavailable,neworganizationsmayalsocompeteforfundingtoestablishhealthcentersinnewareas.

TheapplicationrequirestheapplicanttoidentifyiftheserviceareaislocatedinanOpportunityZone.OpportunityZonesareincludedintheobjectivereviewcriteriaintheFY19andupcomingFY20NOFOsthatestablishneworcompeteexistingserviceareas.

HRSA‐20‐015/Grantpostedon5/16/19;closingdate7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov


YouthEngagementinSports:CollaborationtoImproveAdolescentPhysicalActivityandNutrition(YESInitiative)

TheYESInitiativeseekstosupportprojectsthataddresstheHHSprioritytoexpandyouthparticipationinsportsandencourageregularphysicalactivity,especiallyforyouthpopulationswithlowerratesofsportsparticipationandcommunitieswithlimitedaccesstoathleticfacilitiesorrecreationalareas.YESInitiativeapplicantsshouldaddressunhealthyphysicalactivityandnutrition

PreferencewillbeprovidedtoprojectslocatedindesignatedOpportunityZones.Fundingdecisionsexpectedsummer2019.

MP‐CPI‐19‐002/Grantpostedon3/28/19;closingdate5/31/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov


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behaviorsinracial/ethnicminorityandsocio‐economicallydisadvantagedyouth,includingspecificallygirls,andprovideopportunitiestolearnskillsandgainexperiencesthatcontributetomorepositivelifestylesandenhancetheircapacitytomakehealthierlifechoices.TheYESInitiativeintendstoidentifyeffectivecollaborationsand/orexistingcommunityorganizationalpartnershipsthataimtoimprovephysicalactivityandnutritionbyincreasingsportsparticipationofracial/ethnicminorityand/orsocio‐economicallydisadvantagedyouth,includingspecificallygirls.

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DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentCatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZonesChallenge

TheDepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment(HUD)isco‐leading(alongwiththeCouncilofEconomicAdvisers)theU.S.CensusBureau’s“TheOpportunityProject(TOP)”challengeentitled“CatalyzingInvestmentinOpportunityZones.”TOPisanacceleratorprogramthatmatchestechnologycompanies,universitiesgovernment,andcommunitiestogethertocreateusefuldigitalproductsforthepublic.

Thechallenge’spurposeistocreatedigitaltoolsandresourcestoconnectinvestorswithcommunityleaders,entrepreneurs,andworkersofthenation’sOpportunityZones.ThechallengebeganonJune25,2019.

ThechallengewillcloseonSeptember27,2019andtheteamsparticipatinginthechallengewillpresenttheirtoolsinDecember2019.

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ChoiceNeighborhoodsPlanningGrantsProgram

Thisisanannualcompetitivegrantprogramthatleveragessignificantpublicandprivatedollarstosupportlocallydrivenstrategiesthataddressstrugglingneighborhoodswithdistressedpublicand/orHUD‐assistedhousing.Theprogramhelpscommunitiestransformneighborhoodsbyredevelopingseverelydistressedpublicand/orHUD‐assistedhousingandcatalyzingcriticalimprovementsintheneighborhood,includingvacantproperty,housing,businesses,servicesandschools.

Preferencepointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.

FR‐6300‐N‐38/Grantposted4/10/19;closingdate6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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ComprehensiveHousingCounselingGrantProgram

ThepurposeofHUD’sHousingCounselingGrantProgramistoprovidefundsthatshallbeusedforprovidingcounselingandadvicetotenantsandhomeowners,bothcurrentandprospective,withrespecttopropertymaintenance,financialmanagementandliteracy,andsuchothermattersasmaybeappropriatetoassistprogramclientsinimprovingtheirhousingconditions,meetingtheirfinancialneeds,andfulfillingtheresponsibilitiesoftenancyorhomeownership.FundingprovidedunderthisNOFAisintendedtosupportHUD‐approvedhousingcounselingagenciestorespondflexiblytotheneedsofresidentsandneighborhoods,anddeliverawidevarietyofhousingcounselingservicestohomebuyers,homeowners,renters,andthehomeless.


FR‐6300‐N‐33/Grantposted5/24/19;closingdate7/1/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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GuidanceonSubmittingConsolidatedPlansandAnnualActionPlans

Thisnoticeprovidesvaryinginstructionsandguidancetograntees/participatingjurisdictionsundertheCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG),HOMEInvestmentPartnerships(HOME),HousingTrustFund(HTF),EmergencySolutionsGrants(ESG),andHousingOpportunitiesforPersonsWithAIDS(HOPWA)programsatitrelatestoFiscalYear2019ConsolidatedPlansandActionPlans.

LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtothisnotice,includingtheencouragementofgranteestoconsidertheuseofCDBG,HOME,HTF,ESG,andHOPWAfundsforeligibleactivitiesinOpportunityZoneswhendevelopingtheirConsolidatedPlans.Also,granteesareencouragedtoexplorewhethertheirOpportunityZoneswould

HUDNotice:CPD‐19‐01postedon2/13/19;ineffectuntil9/30/19

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qualifyasNeighborhoodRevitalizationStrategyAreas(NRSAs)—certainCDBGrequirementscanbestreamlinedthroughthedesignationofNRSAsthatmaymakeitmorefeasibleforgranteesandtheirpartnerstoleverageCDBGandSection108fundsmorequicklyinOpportunityZones.

HealthyHomesProductionGrantProgramforTribalHousing

ThepurposeoftheHHPprogramistoassistAmericanIndianandAlaskaNativetribalgovernmentsidentifyandremediatehousingrelatedhealthandsafetyhazards.ThisprogramwillassistAmericanIndianandAlaskaNativetribalgovernmentstodevelopcomprehensiveprogramstoidentifyandremediatehousingissuesthatcontributetohealthandsafetyissuesinurban,tribalcommunities.


FR‐6200‐N‐44/Grantpostedon6/25/19;closingdate8/9/19;grantonGrants.gov

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HOPEVIMainStreetGrantProgram

ThepurposeoftheHOPEVIMainStreetProgramistoprovidegrantstosmallcommunitiestoassistintherenovationofanhistoricortraditionalcentralbusinessdistrict,or“MainStreet”area,byreplacingunused,obsolete,commercialspaceinbuildingswithaffordablehousingunits.Theobjectivesoftheprogramareto:Redevelopcentralbusinessdistricts(MainStreetareas);PreserveHistoricortraditionalMainStreetareapropertiesby

PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability.


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replacingunusedcommercialspaceinbuildingswithaffordablehousingunits;EnhanceeconomicdevelopmenteffortsinMainStreetareas;andProvideaffordablehousinginMainStreetareas.MainStreetgrantfundscanbeusedtobuildnewaffordablehousingorreconfigureobsoleteorsurpluscommercialspace(orextremelysubstandard,vacanthousing)intoaffordablehousingunits.

IncentivesforFHAMortgageInsuranceforPropertiesLocatedinOpportunityZones

FHAhasintroducedincentivesforpropertyownersapplyingforcertainmultifamilyloansinsuredbyFHAforpropertieslocatedinaqualifiedopportunityzonecensustract.

Twobenefits:1)ProcessingbyDesignatedHUDUnderwriters;2)ReducedFHAMortgageInsuranceApplicationFee

Notice:H2019‐07postedon5/9/19;ineffectuntilamended,revokedorsuperseded

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IndianHousingBlockGrant(IHBG)Program

ThisprogramisforeligibleIndiantribesandtribally‐designatedhousingentities(TDHEs)whomayreceivegrantstocarryoutarangeofaffordablehousingactivities.Grantfundsmaybeusedtodevelop,maintain,andoperateaffordablehousinginsafeandhealthyenvironmentsonIndianreservationsandinotherIndianareas,andcarryoutotheraffordablehousingactivities.Grantfundsmustbeusedtoprimarilybenefitlow‐incomeIndianfamilies.

PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram's2019NoticeofFundingAvailability;


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LeadHazardReductionGrantProgram

ThepurposeoftheLead‐BasedPaintHazardReduction(LHR)grantprogramistomaximizethenumberofchildrenundertheageofsixyearsprotectedfromleadpoisoningbyassistingstates,cities,counties/parishes,NativeAmericanTribesorotherunitsoflocalgovernmentinundertakingcomprehensiveprogramstoidentifyandcontrollead‐basedpainthazardsineligibleprivately‐ownedtargethousing.



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OfficeofHousing“NewPilot”

TheNewPilotstreamlinesFHAmortgageinsuranceapplicationsforeligibleprojectswithequityfromtheLowIncomeHousingTaxCreditandcoversNewConstructionandSubstantialRehabilitationprojectsunderSection221(d)(4)andSection220oftheNationalHousingAct.

EachparticipatingNewPilotOfficewillbedesignatingaseniorunderwritertoserveasthedesignatedpilotunderwriterforprojectsinOpportunityZones.

HUDNoticeH2019‐03/Noticeissued2/21/19.https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/LIHTCPilotNotice022119.pdf

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RequestforInformation–OpportunityZones

HUDhasdeterminedthat—inlightofExecutiveOrder13853“EstablishingtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil”—itshouldundertakeasubstantivereviewofexistingpolicies,practices,plannedactions,regulationsandguidanceregardingHUD‐administeredprograms.ThepurposeistoidentifyactionsHUDcantaketoencouragebeneficialinvestmentinurbanandeconomicallydistressedcommunities,includingOpportunityZones.Inconductingthisreview,HUDbelievesthatitwouldbenefitfrominformationand

TheofficialRequestforInformationwaspublishedonApril17th,2019intheFederalRegister.

FR‐6155‐N‐01(FederalRegisterNoticeiDHUD‐2019‐0016‐0258)/Postedon4/17/19;commentsdueby6/17/19;noticeonregulations.gov

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perspectivesamongState,localandtribalofficials,expertsinrelevantdisciplines,affectedstakeholdersintheprivatesector,andthepublicasawhole.HUDis,therefore,requestinginformationtoguideandenhancethisreview.

RuralCapacityBuildingforCommunityDevelopmentandAffordableHousingGrants(RCB)

Theisanannualcompetitiveprogramthatenhancesthecapacityandabilityofruralhousingdevelopmentorganizations,CommunityDevelopmentCorporations(CDCs),CommunityHousingDevelopmentOrganizations(CHDOs),localgovernments,andIndiantribes(eligiblebeneficiaries)tocarryoutaffordablehousingandcommunitydevelopmentactivitiesinruralareasforthebenefitoflow‐andmoderate‐incomefamiliesandpersons.


FR‐6200‐N‐08/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closingdate6/11/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

EconomicDevelopment

Section202SupportiveHousingfortheElderlyProgram

ThisprogramprovidesCapitalAdvancefundingforthedevelopmentandoperationofsupportiverentalhousingforvery‐low‐incomepersonsaged62yearsorolder.Thisprogramprovidesvery‐low‐incomeelderlypersonswiththeopportunitytoliveindependently,butwithimportantvoluntarysupportservicessuchasnutritional,transportation,continuingeducation,and/orhealth‐relatedservices.CapitalAdvancefundsmustbeusedtofinanceconstruction,reconstruction,moderateorsubstantial

LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2018NoticeofFundingAvailability,asprojectsponsorsareencouragedtoconsidersitesinOpportunityZones.


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rehabilitation,oracquisitionofastructurewithorwithoutrehabilitation.

Self‐HelpHomeownershipOpportunityProgram(SHOP)

Thisprogramprovidesfundstoeligiblenationalandregionalnon‐profitorganizationsandconsortiatopurchasehomesitesanddeveloporimprovetheinfrastructureneededtosetthestateforsweatequityandvolunteer‐basedhomeownershipprogramsforlow‐incomepersonsandfamilies.

PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability


EconomicDevelopment

VeteransHousingRehabilitationandModificationPilotProgram

AnumberofAmerica’sdisabledlow‐incomeveteransareinneedofadaptivehousingtohelpthemregainormaintaintheirindependence.InpartnershipwiththeU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs,theU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopmentintendstoaddressthesechallengesinaccordancewiththeCarlLevinandHowardP.“Buck”McKeonNationalDefenseAuthorizationActforFiscalYear2015(Pub.L.113‐291,enactedDecember19,2014)byawardingcompetitivegrantstononprofitorganizationsthatprovidenationwideorstatewideprogramsthatprimarilyserveveteransand/orlow‐incomeindividuals.Thegrantsmaybeusedtomodifyortosupportgrantees’partnersinprovidingthoseservices.



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DepartmentofInteriorSolicitationofProposalsforEconomicDevelopmentFeasibilityStudyFundingfromtheNativeAmericanBusinessDevelopmentInstitute

ProposalsfromfederallyrecognizedAmericanIndianTribesandAlaskafederallyrecognizedTribalentitiesfortechnicalassistancefundingtohireconsultantstoperformfeasibilitystudiesofeconomicdevelopmentopportunities.ThesefeasibilitystudieswillempowerAmericanIndianTribes/AlaskafederallyrecognizedTribalentitiesandTribalbusinessestomakeinformeddecisionsregardingtheireconomicfutures.FeasibilitystudiesmayconcerntheviabilityofaneconomicdevelopmentprojectorbusinessorthepracticalityofatechnologyaTribeorentitymaychoosetopursue.GrantselectionprioritywillbegiventoapplicantswhoseproposalsfocusonbusinessesandprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.

PreferencePointshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’sSolicitation.

BIA‐NABDI‐2019‐0001/Grantpostedon4/1/19;closingdate7/1/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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DepartmentofJusticeAdamWalshActImplementationGrantProgram

TheAdamWalshActImplementationGrantProgramassistsjurisdictionswithdevelopingandenhancingprogramsdesignedtoimplementtherequirementsofSORNA.

OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareaforselectioninthe2019Solicitation.

SMART‐2019‐14905/Grantpostedon2/15/19;closingdateon4/18/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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ArtificialIntelligenceResearchandDevelopmenttoSupportCommunitySupervision

Thisprogramawardsgrantstoproposalsforinnovative,investigator‐initiatedtechnologyresearchanddevelopmentprojectstoapplyadvancesinArtificialIntelligence(AI)topromotethesuccessfulreentryofoffendersundercommunitysupervision.


NIJ‐2019‐15287/Grantpostedon2/15/19;closingdateon5/13/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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ComprehensiveOpioidAbuseSite‐basedProgram

ThisprogramawardsfundingInresponsetotheopioidepidemic.TheComprehensiveOpioidAbuseSite‐basedProgramisdesignedtosupportournationsfirstrespondersandprovidefortheneedsofcrimevictims;supportdiversionandalternativestoincarcerationprogramsfornon‐violentindividualswhocomeincontactwiththejusticesystemasaresultoftheabuseofillicitandprescriptionopioids;implementandenhanceprescriptiondrugmonitoringprograms;promotecross‐systemplanningandcoordinationofservicedelivery;andreducetheincidenceoffataloverdosesassociatedwithopioiduse.Effectiveresponsesmustbecomprehensiveandaddresstheneedsoftheindividualwhois


BJA‐2019‐15111/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdateon6/5/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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abusingdrugs,aswellasanychildrenandlovedoneswhomaybeexperiencingtrauma,violence,andvictimization.

ComprehensiveSchool‐basedApproachtoYouthViolenceandVictimizationPrevention,InterventionandAccountability

Thisprogramwillsupportacomprehensiveefforttoaddressyouthviolenceandvictimizationthroughimplementingprevention,interventionandaccountabilityeffortsinaschool‐basedsetting.


OJJDP‐2019‐14964/Grantpostedon3/21/19;closingdateon5/20/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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EnhancementstoJuvenileIndigentDefenseSystems

Thisprogramwillsupportstatesandlocalitiesindevelopingandimplementingstrategiestoensurethatyouthinvolvedwiththejuvenilejusticesystemhavefairandequalaccesstoqualitylegalrepresentation;ensurethatoffendersinvolvedwiththejuvenilejusticesystemhaveresourcesthataddressthecollateralconsequencesofjusticesysteminvolvement;and/orprovidetrainingforthejuvenileindigentdefensebar,includingpublicdefendersandcourt‐appointedcounselworkingonbehalfofjuvenileindigentdefendants.



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EnhancingCommunityResponsestotheOpioidCrisis:ServingOur

Theprogramawardsfundstoaddressanurgentgapincrimevictimservicesrelatedtotheopioidepidemicandtoexpanduponexistingorestablishnewprogramstoprovideservicestochildrenandyouthwhoarevictimizedastheresultofthe


OVC‐2019‐15644/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdate7/11/19;grantonGrants.gov

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YoungestCrimeVictims

opioidcrisis.OVCanticipatesthatthissolicitationwillsupportserviceprovidersinexpandingtheircurrentscopeandexpertisetoensurethatchildrenandyouth,mostvulnerablevictimsimpactedbytheopioidcrisesaresupportedastheyhealfromtheimpactofcrimeandsubstanceabuse.

EnhancingLanguageandOtherAccesstoServices

Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancelanguageaccessservicesforcrimevictimstobreakdownbarriersthatpreventmanyindividualsfromreportingcrimesandaccessingtheservicestheyneedaftercrimevictimization.Fundingwillsupporttheprovisionofdirectservices,thedevelopmentoflanguageaccessplans,andwillexpandthecapacityofcommunity‐basedorganizationswithinlinguisticallyspecificcommunitiestoaddresstheneedsofvictimsofalltypesofcrime.


OVC‐2019‐15654/Grantpostedon4/26/19;closingdate6/26/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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EvaluationofJuvenileCorrectionsExecutiveLeadershipTraining

Thisprogramwillawardfundingforasingleevaluationprojecttoexaminetheimplementationandeffectivenessofajuvenilecorrectionsexecutiveleadershiptraining.TheOJJDP‐fundedtrainingwillassistjuvenilefacilitysuperintendentsandotherjuvenilecorrectionspersonnelintheireffortstodevelopandimplementeffectivefacilitypracticesandstrategiesforyouthintheircustody.


NIJ‐2019‐16193/Grantpostedon6/11/19;closingdateon8/12/19;grantonGrants.gov

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EvaluationofProjectSafeNeighborhoods

Thisprogramwillawardfundingamulti‐siteevaluationtoassesstheeffectivenessoftheProjectSafeNeighborhoods(PSN)program.



SafeNeighborhoods

EvaluationsofServicesforVictimsofCrime

Thisprogramawardsfundingforrigorousevaluationsofprogramsthatprovideservicesforvictimsofcrime.



SafeNeighborhoods

EvaluationofStreetLawPrograms

ThisprogramawardsfundstoconductasingleevaluationprojectthatmeasurestheeffectivenessoftwoprogramsadministeredbyStreetLaw,Inc.(StreetLaw),astheyareimplementedinatwo‐yearexpansionoftheseprogramsthattheOfficeofJuvenileJusticeandDelinquencyPrevention(OJJDP)isfunding.


NIJ‐2019‐16109/Grantpostedon6/12/19;closingdateon8/12/19;grantonGrants.gov

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FamilyDrugCourtProgram

ThesearecompetitivegrantawardsforcommunitiestoimplementorenhanceFamilyDrugCourts.



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Field‐GeneratedInnovationsinAssistancetoVictimsofHumanTrafficking

Thisprogramawardsfundingtomeettheneedsofarapidlyevolvinganti‐traffickingfield,andtobestservevictimsofhumantrafficking,OVCisseekinginnovativeideastoenhanceidentificationofandservicesforvictims.Proposedprojectsshoulddeveloporenhancepromising


OVC‐2019‐15655/Grantpostedon4/29/19;closingdate6/27/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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practices,models,andvictim‐centeredprograms,orapplythemininnovativeways,tobuildthecapacityofvictimserviceproviderstoclosegapsinassistingallvictimsofsexandlabortraffickingintheUnitedStates.

ImprovingReentryforAdultswithCo‐occurringSubstanceAbuseandMentalIllness

Theprogramawardsfundingtoimproveaccesstoanddeliveryofservicestooffenderswithco‐occurringsubstanceabuseandmentalillnesswhentheyleaveincarcerationtoreenterthecommunity.ThefocusoftheProgramistoprovidestandardizedscreeningandassessment;collaborativecomprehensivecasemanagement;andpre‐andpost‐releaseprogrammingthataddresscriminogenicriskandneeds,includingmentalillnessandsubstanceabuse.Theexpectationisthatjailorprisonsystemswilldeveloporrefineastandardizedscreeningprocessforallpeopleinthecorrectionalfacility.Further,community‐basedtreatmentprovidersmustcoordinatewithcorrections,correctionalhealth,parole,andprobation,asapplicable,todevelopcollaborativecomprehensivecaseplanstoaidinthereentryprocess.



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InnovationsinCommunity‐BasedCrime

ThisprogramawardsfundingtofocusonhighcrimecommunitieswithconcentrateddistressandhotspotsofcrimeanddirectlysupportstheDepartment'sprioritiestoreduceviolent


BJA‐2019‐15364/Grantpostedon4/23/19;closingdateon6/24/19

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ReductionProgram

crime(sometimesassociatedwithgangactivity),assistcommunitiesstrugglingwithdrugabuse,andsupportlawenforcementofficersbyintegratingofficersandenforcementstrategiesintocommunity‐basedcrimereductionefforts.

(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

InnovationsinSupervisionInitiative:BuildingCapacitytoCreateSaferCommunities

Thisprogramawardsfundingtoprovidestateandlocalcommunitycorrectionsagencieswithinformation,resources,andtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)onwaystoimprovesupervisioncapacityandpartnershipswithotherjusticeagenciestopreventrecidivismandreducecrimeintheirjurisdictions.TheInnovationsinSupervisionInitiativeprovidesopportunitiestoincreasecommunitycorrectionsagenciesabilitytoreducecrimescommittedbythosesupervisedinthecommunity.



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InnovativeReentryInitiatives:BuildingSystemCapacity&TestingStrategiestoReduceRecidivism

TheprogramawardsfundingtoReduceRecidivismistoprovidestateandlocaljurisdictionsandIndiantribeswiththeresourcesandtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)necessarytoidentifyassetsandgapsintheirreentrysystemsandtodevelopcapacityandpartnershipstoprovideservicesthatpreventrecidivism,reducecrime,andimprovepublicsafetyintheirjurisdictions.



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InnovativeResponsesto

Theprogramawardsfundingtoprovidestateandlocalparoleandprobation

OpportunityZonesareapriorityconsiderationareafor

BJA‐2019‐15224/Grantpostedon4/23/19;

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BehaviorintheCommunity:Swift,Certain,andFairSupervision

agencieswithinformation,resources,andtrainingandtechnicalassistance(TTA)toimproveresponsestooffenderbehaviorinaccordancewiththeprinciplesofswiftness,certainty,andfairness,inordertopreventrecidivismandreducecrimeintheirjurisdictions.Throughthisgrantannouncement,BJAwillselectmultipleapplicantstodevelop,implement,orenhanceanSCFProgrammodel.

selectioninthe2019Solicitation.

closingdateon6/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

Investigator‐InitiatedResearchandEvaluationonFirearmViolence

Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchandprogramevaluationprojectsthatinformeffortstopreventandreduceintentional,interpersonalfirearmviolenceandpublicmassshootingsintheUnitedStates.



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JusticeandMentalHealthCollaborationProgram

Theprogramawardsfundingtosupportcross‐systemcollaborationtoimproveresponsesandoutcomesforindividualswithmentalillnesses(MI)orco‐occurringmentalillnessandsubstanceabuse(CMISA)whocomeintocontactwiththejusticesystem.ThisprogramsupportsofficerandpublicsafetyandviolencereductionthroughsocialserviceandotherpartnershipsthatwillenhanceandincreaselawenforcementresponsestopeoplewithMIandCMISA.



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JuvenileDrugCourtProgram

ThesearecompetitivegrantawardsforcommunitiestoimplementorenhanceJuvenileTreatmentDrugCourts.



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LawEnforcement‐BasedVictimSpecialistProgram

Thisprogramawardsfundingtosupportdirectvictimassistanceservicegrantstostate,tribal,andlocallawenforcementagenciesinsmall,mid‐sized,andlargejurisdictionstohirestafftodevelopneworenhanceexistinglawenforcement‐basedvictimserviceprograms,bettercoordinateservices,anddeveloppartnershipswithcommunity‐basedprogramstoaddresstheneedsofcrimevictims.Astrongfocuswillbeplacedonreachingvictimsinhigh‐crimeareasandimprovingservicestothesecrimevictims.


OVC‐2019‐15600/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdateon7/25/19;grantonGrants.gov

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LocalLawEnforcementCrimeGunIntelligenceCenterIntegrationInitiative

TheprogramawardsfundingtostateandlocalgovernmententitiesthatareexperiencingprecipitousincreasesinguncrimetoimplementcomprehensiveandholisticmodelstoreduceviolentcrimeandillegalfirearmswithintheirjurisdictionsbyenablingthemtointegratewiththeirlocalATFCrimeGunIntelligenceCenters(CGICs).ThepurposeofthisinitiativeistoencouragelocaljurisdictionstoworkwiththeirATFpartnerstoutilizeintelligence,technology,andcommunityengagementtoswiftlyidentifyfirearmsusedunlawfullyand



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theirsources,andeffectivelyprosecuteperpetratorsengagedinviolentcrime.

MeasuringtheImpactofVictimServices:InstrumentDevelopment

Thisprogramawardsfundingtodevelopatoolforusebyvictimserviceproviders,relevantgovernmententities,andvictimservice‐providerfundingadministratorstoassesstheeffectivenessofvictimserviceprogramming.



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MentoringOpportunitiesforYouthInitiative

Thisprogramawardsfundingforyouthmentoringservices(1:1,grouporpeer)providedbyNationalandMulti‐Statementoringorganizationsaswellasmentoringforspecificpopulations.Specificcategorytitlesmightinclude:NationalMentoringPrograms;Multi‐StateMentoringPrograms;MentoringProgramsforYouthInvolvedintheJuvenileJusticeSystem;MentoringStrategiesforYouthImpactedbyOpioids;andStatewideandRegionalMentoringInitiativeforYouthImpactedbyOpioids.



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PaulCoverdellForensicScienceImprovementGrantsProgram

Thisprogramawardsfundingtoimproveforensicscienceandmedicalexaminer/coronerservices,includingservicesprovidedbylaboratoriesoperatedbyStatesandunitsoflocalgovernment.Amongotherthings,fundsmaybeusedtoeliminateabacklogintheanalysisofforensicevidenceandtotrainandemployforensiclaboratorypersonnel,asneeded,toeliminatesuchabacklog.


NIJ‐2019‐15504/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdate6/4/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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TheCoverdellActrequiresthat15percentofprogramfundsbeawardedcompetitively.ThesecompetitivefundsmaybeawardedtoSAAsordisperseddirectlytounitsoflocalgovernmentbasedonthemeritsoftherespectiveapplications.Thissolicitationwillfundcompetitiveawardsonly.

ResearchandEvaluationinSafety,Health,andWellnessintheCriminalJusticeSystem

Thisprogramwillawardfundingformultidisciplinaryresearchprojectsaddressingfourtopics:1)Thecumulativeeffectsofshift‐workschedules,overtime,andsecondaryemploymentonthehealth,safety,performance,andqualityoflifeofpoliceorcorrectionalofficers.2)Enhancingstrategiesforofficerinteractionwithindividualspresentingwithmentalillness.3)Understandingtheimpactandmanagementofstress,burnout,andvicarioustraumatoadvanceresiliencyoftheforensicscienceworkforce.4)Theimpactofundercoverworkonofficerwellness.



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ResearchandEvaluationonDrugsandCrime

Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchthatpromoteseffectivelawenforcement,court,andcorrectionsresponsestoillegaldrugmarkets(includingdiversionoflegaldrugs).



SafeNeighborhoods

ResearchandEvaluationon

Thisprogramawardsfundingforscientificallyrigorousresearchandevaluationprojectsdesignedtoproduce


NIJ‐2019‐15270/Grantpostedon2/13/19;closingdate4/29/19

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GangsandGangViolence

findingswithhighpracticalutilityforyouthandadultgangprevention,intervention,enforcement,orreentrystrategies.



ResearchandEvaluationonPolicing

Thisprogramawardsfundingforinvestigator‐initiated,randomizedcontrolledtrial(RCT)studiesofapproachestothechallengesofpolicingintheUnitedStatesthataddressthestrategicprioritiesandobjectivesidentifiedinNIJ’sPolicingStrategicResearchPlan,2017‐2022.



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ResearchandEvaluationonPromisingReentryInitiatives

Thisprogramawardsfundingforrigorousresearchtoexaminereentryinitiativesthatincorporatepromisingpractices,strategies,orprograms.



SafeNeighborhoods

ResearchandEvaluationonTerrorismPrevention

ThisprogramawardsfundingtoresearchaimedatbuildingknowledgeandevidencerelatedtostrategiesforeffectivepreventionofterrorismintheUnitedStates.



SafeNeighborhoods

ResearchandEvaluationontheAdministrationofJustice

Thisprogramawardsfundingforfundingforinvestigator‐initiated,interdisciplinaryresearchandevaluationprojectsrelatedtotheadministrationofjusticeinthreeareas:(1)eyewitnessevidence;(2)policedeflectionstrategies;and(3)forensicsciencetestimony.



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ResearchandEvaluationonTraffickinginPersons

Thisprogramprovidesgrantsforresearchprojectsthat—firstandforemost—haveclearimplicationsforcriminaljusticepolicyandpracticeintheUnitedStates.Thisyear,NIJisparticularlyinterestedinresearchrespondingtothefollowingpriorityareas:Labortraffickingresearch;Evaluationresearchfocusedonvictimserviceproviders;andBuildingknowledgeofthe“grooming”processoftraffickers.



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ResearchandEvaluationonViolenceAgainstWomen:SexualViolence,IntimatePartnerViolence,Stalking,andTeenDatingViolence

Thisprogramawardsfundingforresearchtosupportobjectiveandindependentknowledgeandvalidatedtoolstoreduceviolenceagainstwomen,promotejusticeforvictimsofcrime,andenhancecriminaljusticeresponsestosuchcrimes.



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ResearchandEvaluationonWhiteCollarCrime:HealthCareandElderFraud

Thisprogramsupportsscientificallyrigorousresearch,andevaluationprojectsthatwilladvanceourunderstandingofthesetypesofcrimeandeffectiveapproachesforidentifying,preventing,investigating,andprosecutingthem.



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ResearchintoDesistancefromCrime

ThisprogramwillawardfundingtobuilduponNIJ’spastresearcheffortsto


NIJ‐2019‐15527/Grantpostedon2/12/19;closingdateon4/29/19

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understandandaidinacceleratingtheprocessofdesistancefromcrime.



ResearchonImmigrationandCrime

Thisprogramawardsfundsforresearchprojectsthatincreaseunderstandingoftherelationshipbetweenimmigration,bothlegalandillegal,andcrime.



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SecondChanceActAddressingtheNeedsofIncarceratedParentswithMinorChildren

Thisprogramwillpromoteandexpandservicesindetentionandcorrectionalfacilitiestoincarceratedindividualswhohavechildrenyoungerthanage18.Programactivitiesincludedevelopingstrategiestoincreaseandenhancecommunicationbetweenthechildandhisorherincarceratedparentwhilemaintainingsafefacilities,andprovidingtransitionalreentryservicesthatincorporateafocusonparentalresponsibilityforincarceratedparentsandensuringthatyouthwithanincarceratedparentreceiveservicesthatsupportpositiveyouthdevelopment.



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SecondChanceActComprehensiveCommunity‐BasedAdultReentryProgram

Theprogramawardsfundingforsupportingorganizationsortribesprovidingcomprehensivereentryservicestoprogramparticipantsthroughouttheirtransitionfromjailorprisontothecommunity.Underthissolicitation,BJAisseekingapplicationstoimplementorexpandonreentryprogramsthatdemonstratestrongpartnershipswith



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corrections,parole,probation,lawenforcement,andotherreentryserviceproviders.Thesepartnershipsshoulddevelopcomprehensivecasemanagementplansthatdirectlyaddresscriminogenicriskandneeds,asdeterminedbyvalidatedcriminogenicriskassessments,andincludesdeliveryorfacilitationofservicesinamannerconsistentwiththelearningstylesandabilitiesoftheparticipants.Thisincludesensuringcognitivebehavioralprogrammingisinplacepre‐release,whetherbytheleadapplicantorapartneringagency.

SecondChanceActYouthOffenderReentryProgram

Theprogramawardsfundingtohelpjuvenileparticipantsreleasedfromresidentialconfinementtosuccessfullytransitionbackintosociety.Thissolicitationwillsupportthedeliveryofavarietyofevidence‐basedserviceswhiletheoffenderisstillconfinedandduringhisorherreentryintothecommunitytoensurethatthejuvenilestransitionissafeandsuccessful.Sitesfundedunderthisprogramwillprovidejuvenileoffendersinconfinementandfollowingtheirreleasetothecommunitywithservices,including:educational,vocational,andjobplacementservices;substanceabusetreatment;coordinatedsupervisionandservicesuponreleasefromconfinement,includingtransitional/permanenthousingand



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mentalandphysicalhealthcare;andvictimappropriateservices.

SexualAssaultForensicEvidence‐Inventory,Tracking,andReporting

ThisprogramawardsfundingforapplicationsfromeligibleStatesandunitsoflocalgovernmentthatwillinventory,track,andreportthestatusofSAKs.Asanintegralpartoftheseactivities,applicantsalsoareexpectedtoidentifyandprioritize(fortesting)SAKsforwhichprosecutionofaperpetratorissoontobebarredbytheexpirationofanapplicablestatute(s)oflimitations.



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SpecializedServicesandMentoringforChildandYouthVictimsofSexTraffickingandSexualExploitation

Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporttheeffortsoforganizationstodeveloporenhancetheirmentoringcapacity,facilitateoutreachefforts,andincreasetheavailabilityofdirectservicesforchildandyouthvictimsofcommercialsexualexploitationanddomesticsextrafficking.Underthisinitiative,experiencedorganizationsworkwithOJJDP'sexistingtrainingandtechnicalassistanceprovidertodeveloporenhancementoringservicemodelsandmentortrainingbasedonbestpracticestofocusontheneedsofgirlsandboys,whoareatriskorarevictimsofcommercialsexualexploitationanddomesticsextrafficking.


OJJDP‐2019‐14988/Grantpostedon5/28/19;closingdateon7/29/19;grantonGrants.gov

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STOPSchoolViolenceTechnologyand

Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporteffortsbystate,local,andfederally‐recognizedIndiantribestopreventand


BJA‐2019‐15118/Grantpostedon4/8/19;closing

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ThreatAssessmentSolutionsforSaferSchoolsProgram

reduceschoolviolence.Specifically,theBJAprogramwilladdress:(1)trainingschoolpersonnelandstudentstopreventstudentviolence;(2)developmentandoperationofanonymousreportingsystemsagainstthreatsofschoolviolence,includingmobiletelephoneapplications,hotlines,andwebsites;and(3)developmentandoperationofschoolthreatassessmentandcrisisinterventionteamsthatmayincludecoordinationwithlawenforcementagenciesandschoolpersonnel.Inaddition,theprogrammayfundspecializedtrainingforschoolofficialsininterveningandrespondingtoindividualswithmentalhealthissuesthatmayimpactschoolsafety.Thissolicitationspecificallyseeksapplicationsthataddressthedevelopmentandoperationofschoolthreatassessmentandcrisisinterventionteamsandthedevelopmentoftechnologyforlocalorregionalanonymousreportingsystems.Thistechnologymaybeintheformofanapp,hotline,orwebsite.Theproposedtechnologysolutionsmaybethosethatcouldbeusedduringanincidenttoassistinsecuringthesafetyofthoseinvolved,toincludesharinginformationwithfirstresponders.


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StrategiesforPolicingInnovation

Theprogramawardsfundingtoprovideresourcesandopportunitiestoenablepoliceagenciestoidentifyanddefinetheirmostpressingcrimeproblemsandinstitutelastingoperationalandorganizationalchangesthatfosterrelianceonandeffectiveuseofevidence‐basedpractices,data,andtechnology.



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SupportingEffectiveInterventionsforAdolescentSexOffendersandYouthwithSexualBehaviorProblems

Thisprogramawardsfundingforprojectsitestodevelopacommunity‐based,multidisciplinary,comprehensiveapproachtorespondingtoyouthwithsexualbehaviorproblems,theirchildvictims,andtheirfamiliesaswellasatrainingandtechnicalassistanceprovidertosupportprojectsitesindevelopinginterventionmodels.Thepurposeofthisprogramistopreventsexualreoffending,promotehealing,andprovideservicesforvictimsandfamilies.Theprogramwillfocusoninterfamilialand/orcoresidentialchildvictimsandyouthwithproblematicsexualbehaviors.Examplesofthesetypesofsexualbehaviorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,sexualcontactbetweenchildrenwhodonotknoweachotherwell(i.e.,fosterhomeorinstitutionalsetting);sexualcontactbetweenchildrenofdifferentages,sizes,anddevelopmentallevels;aggressiveorcoercedsexualcontact;sexualcontactthatcausesharmtothechildorothers;andsexualcontact



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thatcausesanotherchildtobehighlyupsetand/orfearful.Applicantsshouldproposecomprehensive,evidence‐basedinterventionstrategiesforservingboththechildvictim(s)andtheyouthwithsexualbehaviorproblemsandtheirparents/caregivers.

SupportingVictimsofGangViolence

Theprogramawardsfundingtosupporttheeffortsofcommunitiestopromotejusticeandhealingforjuvenilevictimsandtheirfamiliesaswellaswitnessesthathavebeenaffectedbygangviolenceintheircommunity.Underthisinitiative,organizationsworkingcloselywiththecriminaljusticesystemwillprovidecomprehensivevictimassistanceservicestoensurethatyouth(andtheirfamilies)impactedbygangviolencearenotfurthertraumatizedandhaveadequatesupportstofeelsafeintheircommunity.Thismayincludeemergencycrisisresponse,referralsforservices,post‐trialnotification,andliaisonservicesduringthelegalprocess.Inaddition,similarserviceswillbeprovidedtoyouthwitnessesofgangviolence.



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TransformingAmerica'sResponsetoElderAbuse:EnhancedMultidisciplinaryTeams(E‐MDTs)

Thisprogramwillsupportthedevelopmentand/orenhancementofmultidisciplinaryteams(MOT)andtostrengthenthecapacityof"enhancedMDTs"tobetteridentifyandrespondtocasesofabuseandmorecomprehensively



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forOlderVictimsofAbuseandFinancialExploitation

serveandsupportvictimsofelderabuseandfinancialexploitationbyalsofundingaNationalElderAbuseTrainingandTechnicalAssistanceCenter.ThroughtheseE‐MDTs,theOfficeforVictimsofCrime(OVC)hopestoimprovecaseoutcomeswhileminimizingadditionaltraumaandrestoringsafetyandsecuritytoolderadultvictimsofcrimeandpotentiallyholdoffendersaccountable.

UsingTelehealthtoImproveCare,AccessandQualityofSexualAssaultForensicExams

Thisprogramseekstodeveloporenhancestatewideorregionaltelehealthprogramstoimprovethequalityofhealthcareforsexualassaultvictims,increasethequalityofforensicevidencecollection,andexpandthereachofSexualAssaultNurseExaminers(SANE)servicesthroughtelehealthforcommunitieswithlimitedaccesstotrainedSANEs.



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YouthGangDesistance/DiversionGrantProgram

Thisprogramawardsfundingforfocusontargetedeffortstoreducegangactivitybyfocusingonstrategiestodisruptrecruitmentandincentivizedesistancebysupportingprogramsthatofferalternativesupportmechanismsforyouth.Lawenforcementandprosecutorialagencieswillbecriticalpartnersforthisproposedinitiative.Fundingtoprosecutorialandlawenforcementagencieswouldsupportdiversionactivitiesaswellastargetedincentivessuchastattooremovalandlife



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skilltrainingforyouthfulgangmembersseekingtodesistfromgangactivity.

YouthGangSuppressionImplementationGrantsProgram

Theprogramawardsfundingtosupportjurisdictionswithanestablishedgangpresencetocoordinategangsuppressioneffortsandactivitiesbyprosecutorialandlawenforcementagencies.OJJDPhasalonghistoryofsupportingcommunityeffortstocombatgangcrime.ThroughOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModel,communitiescanimplementacomprehensiveapproachtogangcrimeandyouthviolencereduction.SuppressionisakeycomponentofOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModel.Focuseddeterrenceandsuppressionstrategiescandissuadeindividualsandgangsfromcommittingcrimes.Suchapproacheshighlightthepunishmentsorlegalrecoursethatwillensueinthecommissionofacrimeanddiscouragethepersonorgroupfromcommittingcrimesinthefuture.Theseefforts,coupledwiththeotherkeycomponentsoftheComprehensiveGangModel,offeraholisticapproachtosupporttheeffortsoflawenforcementincombattinggangcrimeandpromotepublicsafetyincommunities.EligibleapplicantswillberequiredtoimplementOJJDP'sComprehensiveGangModelbyworkingwiththeNationalGangCenter,andmay



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usegrantfundstosupportgangsuppressionactivities.

YouthMentoring(ForOpioidImpactedYouth)

Thisprogramprovidesgrantfundingtoorganizationstorecruitandtrainmentorsandprovidementoringservicesforyouth.



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DepartmentofLaborApprenticeships:ClosingtheSkillsGap

Thegrantprogramhasthefollowingoverarchinggoals:1)toacceleratetheexpansionofapprenticeshipstonewindustrysectorsandoccupations,suchascybersecurityandthoseinvolvingartificialintelligence;(2)topromotethelarge‐scaleexpansionofapprenticeshipsacrossthenationtoarangeofemployers,includingsmall‐andmedium‐sizedemployers;and(3)toincreaseapprenticeshipopportunitiesforallAmericans.

PreferencepointsforOpportunityZoneapplicantshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.

FOA‐ODEP‐19‐09/Grantpostedon6/24/19;closingdate9/24/19;grantonGrants.gov


CapacityBuildingDevelopmentalandCapacityBuildingPilot

Thegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopandconducttrainingandeducationalprogramsforsmallbusinessemployersandworkersontherecognition,avoidance,andpreventionofoccupationalsafetyandhealthhazardsintheir

PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019FundingOpportunityAnnouncement/NoticeofAvailableFunding

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workplaces,andtoinformworkersoftheirrightsandemployersoftheirresponsibilitiesundertheOSHAct.

HomelessVeterans’ReintegrationProgram

Thisisanannualcompetitivegrantprogramthatserveshomelessveteransbyprovidingoccupationalskillstraining,apprenticeshipopportunities,andon‐the‐jobtraining,inadditiontojobsearchandplacementservices.


FOA‐VETS‐19‐01/Grantpostedon3/27/19;closingdate4/26/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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NationalEmployerPolicy,Research,andTechnicalAssistanceCenterontheEmploymentofPeoplewithDisabilities

Thissolicitationisare‐competitionofanexistingcooperativeagreement.TheworkdoneunderthenewCenterwillbuilduponthepriorworkofODEP’sEmployerAssistanceandResourceNetworkonDisabilityInclusion(EARN).ThenewCenter,whichwillretainthenameEARN,willcontinuetoconductresearch;engagewiththebusinesscommunity;identifyeffectivepoliciesandpracticesthatsupportbusinessneeds;andprovideresources,technicalassistance,andtrainingtohelppublicandprivatesectoremployers(includingFederalcontractors)recruit,hire,retain,andadvanceindividualswithdisabilities.


FOA‐ODEP‐19‐01/Grantpostedon4/22/19;closingdate6/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov


NationalPolicyDevelopmentCenterforPreparingYouthandYoungAdults

ThisgranthasacriticalfocusfortheCenterthatwillbesupportingthedevelopment,implementation,andintegrationofevidence‐basedeffectivepracticesandpoliciesforimprovingtransitionoutcomesforyouthandyoung


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withDisabilitiesforEmployment

adultswithdisabilities.TheCenterwillusetheGuidepostsforSuccessasatransitionframeworkandrecognizethatyouth,families,educators,workforceprofessionals,andotherstakeholdersmustworktogethertoincreaseemploymentexpectationsforyouthwithdisabilities.TheCenterwillbuildcapacitywithinandacrossbothgeneralanddisability‐specificyouthservicedeliverysystemstoimproveemploymentandpost‐secondaryeducationoutcomesforyouthwithdisabilities.

ReentryProjects(RP‐3)‐Adults

Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancereentrystrategiesthroughcollaborationwiththefieldtoidentifyandrespondtoemergingorchronicreentrychallenges.Thisinitiativeintendstoassistcommunitiesinplanningandimplementingcomprehensivereentryprogramstohelpformerlyincarceratedadultswhohavebeeninvolvedintheadultjusticesystemmakesuccessfultransitionsbacktothecommunity.


FOA‐ETA‐19‐01‐A(Adults)/Grantpostedon3/25/19;closingdate4/25/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov


ReentryProjects(RP‐3)‐YoungAdults

Thisprogramawardsfundingtoenhancereentrystrategiesthroughcollaborationwiththefieldtoidentifyandrespondtoemergingorchronicreentrychallenges.Thisinitiativeintendstoassistcommunitiesinplanningandimplementingcomprehensivereentryprogramstohelpyoungadultswhohave


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beeninvolvedinthejuvenilejusticesystemmakesuccessfultransitionsbacktothecommunity.

SusanHarwoodTargetedTopicTrainingGrants

Thegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopandconducttrainingandeducationalprogramsforsmallbusinessemployersandworkersontherecognition,avoidance,andpreventionofoccupationalsafetyandhealthhazardsintheirworkplaces,andtoinformworkersoftheirrightsandemployersoftheirresponsibilitiesundertheOSHAct.




SusanHarwoodTrainingandEducationalMaterialsDevelopment

ThegrantprogramoffersopportunitiesfornonprofitorganizationstocompeteannuallyforfundingsotheymaydevelopdevelopclassroomqualityoccupationalsafetyandhealthtrainingforworkersandemployersononeoftheOSHA‐specifiedtopics.




WomeninApprenticeshipandNontraditionalOccupations("WANTO")TechnicalAssistanceGrantProgram

Thesegrantswillprovidetechnicalassistance(TA)toemployersandlaborunionstoencourageemploymentofwomeninapprenticeableoccupationsandnontraditionaloccupations(A/NTO),specificallyby:Developing(establishing,expanding,and/orenhancing)pre‐apprenticeship,apprenticeship,orothernontraditionalskillstrainingprogramsdesignedtopreparewomenforcareersin


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A/NTO;Providingongoingorientationsorotherresourcesforemployers,unions,andworkersoncreatingasuccessfulenvironmentforwomeninA/NTO;and/orSettingupsupportgroups,facilitatingnetworks,and/orprovidingsupportiveservicesforwomeninA/NTOtoimprovetheirretention.

WorkforceOpportunityforRuralCommunities(WORC):AGrantInitiativefortheAppalachianandDeltaRegions

ThesegrantswillenableeligibleapplicantswithintheAppalachianandDeltaregionstoexpandtheimpactofexistingworkforcedevelopmentinitiatives,aswellasprovidevaluablecareer,training,andsupportservicestoeligibleindividualsincountiesandparishesand/orareascurrentlyunderservedbyotherresources.Thesegrantssupportworkforcedevelopmentactivitiesthatpreparedislocatedworkers,newentrantstotheworkforce,andincumbentworkersforgoodjobsinhigh‐demandoccupationsalignedwitharegionalorcommunityeconomicdevelopmentstrategy.

ApplicantsmustdemonstrateatleastonecensustractintheserviceareaisclassifiedasanOpportunityZoneandwillreceivefullamountofpoints.

FOA‐ETA‐19‐08/Grantpostedon5/15/19;closingdate7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov


YouthBuild Thesegrantsaretoorganizationsprovidingpre‐apprenticeshipservicesthatsupporteducation,occupationalskillstraining,andemploymentservicestoat‐riskyouth,ages16to24,whileperformingmeaningfulworkandservicetotheircommunities.Inadditiontoconstructionskillstraining,YouthBuild


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applicantsmayincludeoccupationalskillstraininginotherin‐demandindustries.Thisexpansionintoadditionalin‐demandindustriesistheConstructionPluscomponent,apriorityinthisgrantcompetition.

DepartmentofTransportationAdvancedTransportationandCongestionManagementTechnologiesDeploymentInitiative

Thisprogramprovidesfundstoeligibleentitiestodevelopmodeldeploymentsitesforlargescaleinstallationandoperationofadvancedtransportationtechnologiestoimprovesafety,efficiency,systemperformance,andinfrastructurereturnoninvestment.

LanguagesupportingOpportunityZoneshasbeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingOpportunity.

693JJ319NF00003/Grantpostedon6/6/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov

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AssistanceforLocalEmergencyResponseTrainingGrants

ThisprogramprovidesfundsfornationalnonprofitfireserviceorganizationsforAssistanceforLocalEmergencyResponseTraining(ALERT)grantfunds.ThefoundationoftheALERTGrantsfocusesonincidentresponseactivitiesrelatedtothetransportationofcrudeoil,ethanol,andotherflammableliquidsbyrail.ALERTgrantfundingwillbeawardedtononprofitorganizationstotrainindividualswithstatutoryresponsibilitytorespondtoaccidentsandincidentsinvolvinghazardousmaterials.


693JJ319NF0010/Grantpostedon6/12/19;closingdateon7/19/19;grantonGrants.gov

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FederalTransitAdministration:LoworNoEmissionGrantProgram

Thisprogramprovidesfundsforthepurchaseorleaseofvehiclesthatuseadvancedtechnologiesfortransitoperations,includingrelatedequipmentorfacilities.


FTA‐2019‐001‐TPM‐LOWNO/Grantpostedon3/18/19;closingdateon5/14/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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GrantsforBusesandBusFacilitiesProgram–49U.S.C.5339(a)and(b)

Theprogramprovidesresourcestoreplace,rehabilitateandpurchasebusesandrelatedequipmentandtoconstructbus‐relatedfacilitiesincludingtechnologicalchangesorinnovationstomodifylowornoemissionvehiclesorfacilities.


FTA‐2019‐003‐TPM/Grantpostedon5/15/19;closingdate6/21/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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InnovationsinTransitPublicSafety

Thisprogramprovidesfundingtoimprovesafetyinfrastructurerelatedtopublictransitoperations.


FTA‐2019‐006‐TSO/Grantpostedon3/29/19;closingdateon5/28/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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IntegratedMobilityInnovationDemonstrationProgram

Thisprogramprovidesfundingtoprojectsthatdemonstrateinnovative,effectiveapproaches,practices,partnerships,andtechnologiestoenhancepublictransportationeffectiveness,increaseefficiency,expandquality,promotesafety,andimprovethetraveler’sexperience.ThisNOFOintegratesthreedistinctareasofinquiry:MobilityonDemand(MOD)andSandboxdemonstrations;FTA’sStrategicTransitAutomationResearch(STAR);andMobilityPaymentIntegration(MPI)toallowapplicantsto

LanguagestatingthatprojectsthatsupportpublictransportationserviceinaqualifiedopportunityzonemaybeconsideredinFTA'sawarddecisionsisincludedintheFederalRegisternotice.

FTA‐2019‐006‐TSO/Grantpostedon5/8/19;closingdateon8/6/19;grantonGrants.gov

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comprehensivelyplanmultipleareasofmobilityresearch.

NationalInfrastructureInvestments

Thisprogramprovidesfundsforinvestmentsinsurfacetransportationinfrastructureandwillbeawardedonacompetitivebasistoprojectsthatwillhaveasignificantlocalorregionalimpact.BUILDfundingcansupportroads,bridges,transit,rail,portsorintermodaltransportation.


DTOS59‐19‐RA‐BUILD/Grantpostedon4/16/19;closingdateon7/15/19;grantonGrants.gov

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DepartmentoftheTreasuryCDFICapitalMagnetFund(CMF)Program

ThroughtheCapitalMagnetFund,theCDFIFundprovidesfinancialassistancegrantstoCommunityDevelopmentFinancialInstitutions(CDFIs)andtoqualifiedNonprofitOrganizationsthathavethedevelopmentormanagementofaffordablehousingasoneoftheirprincipalpurposes.

Languagewasaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilitythatapplicationswillbescoredmorefavorablytotheextentthatitcommitsto:financingand/orsupportingEconomicDevelopmentActivitiesinLow‐IncomeAreasonly(ifproposingtouseCMFforEconomicDevelopmentActivities),andfinancingand/orsupportingahigherpercentageofunitslocatedinAreasofEconomicDistress,toincludeOpportunityZones.

CDFI‐2019‐CMF/Grantposted6/25/19;closingdate7/26/19;grantonGrants.gov

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CDFIFinancialAssistance(FA)Program‐FinancialAssistanceApplication

FinancialAssistanceAwardspromoteeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentthroughinvestmentin,andassistanceto,CommunityDevelopmentFinancialInstitutions(CDFIs),whichincludecommunitydevelopmentbanks,creditunions,loanfunds,andventurecapitalfunds.CDFIsuseFinancingAssistance(FA)awardstoexpandtheavailabilityoffinancialservicesandaffordablecredittounderservedpopulations.

OpportunityZonesareapolicyobjectivereviewstepundertheapplicationevaluationprocess.

ApplicationopenedApril4,2019;closingdatedJune6,2019(Closed);grantonCDFIwebsiteathttps://www.cdfifund.gov/programs‐training/Programs/cdfi‐program/Pages/default.aspx.AlsopostedasCDFI‐2019‐FATA/Grantpostedon4/4/19;closingdated5/3/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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SocialImpactPartnershipstoPayforResultsActDemonstrationProjects(SIPPRA)

SIPPRAisastandingfundthatmakesoutcomepaymentsinsocialimpactpartnershipprojectsandtofundselectedfeasibilitystudies.Thesefundsareavailableforstateandlocalgovernmentsthatareimplementingprogramsthatproducedefinedandrigorously‐measuredoutcomesandcostsavings.

Languagewasaddedtothe2019NoticeofFundingAvailabilityfortheconsiderationofqualifiedOpportunityZones.

UST‐SIPPRA‐2019‐001/Grantposted2/15/19;closingdate5/22/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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GeneralServicesAdministrationLeaseAcquisitionCircular

ThisLeaseAcquisitionCircular(LAC)issuesrevisionstotheLeasingDeskGuide,whichcontainsauthorities,policies,technicalandproceduralguides,andadministrativelimitationsgoverningtheacquisitionbyleaseofrealproperty.

GSAissuedrevisionstotheLeasingDeskGuide,Chapter1,RequirementsDevelopment,toimplementExecutiveOrder13853,establishingtheWhiteHouseOpportunityandRevitalizationCouncil,toencouragepublicandprivateinvestmentinurbanandeconomicallydistressedareas,includingopportunityzones.

Chapter1revisionsissuedonJune7,2019totheLeasingDeskGuide.

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SiteAcquisitionPolicyLetter

TheSiteAcquisitionPolicyLetter(SAPL)explainstherequirements,processesandproceduresforensuringplace‐baseddirectivesarefollowedinFederalsiteselection.

OutlinesGSA’spolicyforpromotingefficiency,economicdevelopment,andsustainabilityinlocationplanningdecisionsinsupportofOpportunityZones.

MemorandumandLetterdatedJune21,2019(SAPL‐2019‐01)

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SmallBusinessAdministration504LoanProgram(CDC)

Thisprogramfuelseconomicgrowthandjobcreationbyprovidingsmallbusinesseswithlong‐term,fixed‐ratefinancingtoacquirefixedassets(e.g.,realestate,buildings,machinery).

OnNovember2,2018viaFederalRegisterNotice,SBAdesignatedOpportunityZonesasadditionalareaswhereour504Program’sjobcreationorretentionrequirementswillbemorerelaxed,toincentivizelendingbyCertifiedDevelopmentCompanies(CDCs)andThird‐PartyLendersintheseareas.Opposedtoarequirementtocreateorpreserveonejobforevery$75,000guaranteedbySBA,therequirementforspecially‐designatedareas(whichnowincludesOpportunityZones)isnow$85,000perjobcreatedorpreservediftheprojectisinanOpportunityZone.

FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2018‐24033;Postedon11/2/18.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/02/2018‐24033/development‐company‐loan‐program‐job‐creation‐and‐retention‐requirements‐additional‐areas‐for‐higher

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7(a)LoanProgram

SBA’sflagshiploanprogramprovidessmallbusinesseswithaccesstocapitaltofinanceawidevarietyofbusinessactivities,includingpurchasingmachinery,furniture,fixtures,suppliesandmaterials,improvementstolandandbuildings,andworkingcapital.

ForFY2019,7(a)loansintheamountof$150,000orlessmadetosmallbusinesseswherethephysicaladdressoftheoperatingconcernislocatedinaruralareaorahistoricallyunderutilizedbusinesszone(HUBZone),bothofwhichoverlapsignificantlywithOpportunityZones:

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(a)theannualservicefeepaidbylenderswillbezero(b)theupfrontguarantyfeetypicallypaidbythesmallbusinessapplicantwillbeloweredsignificantlyto0.6667%(66.67basispoints)oftheguaranteedportionoftheloan.

CommunityAdvantageLoanPilotProgram

TheCommunityAdvantage(CA)Pilotprogramisintendedtoexpandsmallbusinessaccesstocapitalinunderservedmarketsbyallowingmission‐focused,community‐basedlenderstomake7(a)loanstosmallbusinesswithanSBAguaranteeashighas85%forloansupto$250,000.

EffectiveOctober1,2018,SBAexpandedthePilotProgramdefinitionof“underservedmarkets”toincludeOpportunityZones.CAlendersarerequiredtomakeatleast60%oftheirCAloansinunderservedmarkets.

FederalRegisterDocumentNumber:2018‐19885;Postedon9/12/18.https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/12/2018‐19885/community‐advantage‐pilot‐program

Entrepreneurship

GrowthAcceleratorFundPrizes

Thisprizecompetition,pursuanttotheAmericaCOMPETESAct,recognizesthenation'smostinnovativeacceleratorsandawardsthemcashprizesthattheymayusetofundtheiroperationscostsfocusedtowardshelpingentrepreneursapplyforgovernmentR&Dfunding.SBAwillawardupto60prizesof$50,000eachforatotalof$3millioninprizes.

Participantsinthiscompetitionmusttargetatleast60%oftheGrowthAccelerator'seffortunderthefundingopportunitytoentrepreneursinoneoffourspecifiedgroups.Oneofthetargetedgroupsis:"EntrepreneursthatliveinanOpportunityZone,orwhosebusinessesarelocatedinandoperateoutofanOpportunityZone."ThecompetitionbeginsonJune10,2019andendsJune20,2019.

https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ooi/spotlight

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MakerspaceTraining,CollaborationandHiring(MaTCH)PilotCompetition

TheMaTCHPilotCompetition,pursuanttotheAmericaCOMPETESAct,seekstoaddressthejobskillsandplacementgapfacedbyU.S.businessesbyprovidingfundingtocreateorexpandprogramswithinexistingmakerspacesthatofferjob‐specificandsoftskillstraining.TheCompetitionwillawardupto$1millionintotalprizes,basedonatieredapproach.Upto$25,000willbeawardedinseedsmallworkforcedevelopmentprograms;upto$100,000willbeawardedtogrowprogramswithaprovenhistoryoftrainingand/orworkforcedevelopment;andupto$200,000willbeawardedtocapacitybuildingofsuccessfulexistingprogramswithastronghistoryoftrainingand/orworkforcedevelopment.

Additionalfactorsmaybeconsideredintheapplicationreview,suchas,butnotlimitedtowhethertheMakerspaceand/orjobsfilledarelocatedinanOpportunityZone.

Competitionopenedon5/21/19andapplicationsaredueon7/8/19;competitionpostedonSBA'swebsiteathttps//www.sba.gov/match

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ProgramforInvestmentinMicro‐Entrepreneurs(PRIME)

TheSBA’sProgramforInvestmentinMicro‐Entrepreneurs(PRIME)providesgrantstoorganizationsthathelplow‐incomeentrepreneurswholacksufficienttrainingandeducationtogainaccesstocapitaltoestablishandexpandtheirsmallbusinesses.SBAexpectstomakeapproximately25awardsforatotalof$5million.

TheSBAwillgiveadditionalconsiderationtothoseapplicantsthat(1)providetrainingandtechnicalassistancetoeconomicallydisadvantagedentrepreneursinruralareas;and(2)trainingandtechnicalassistancetosupportentrepreneurshipinHubZonesandOpportunityZones.

PRIME‐2019‐01/Grantpostedon5/10/19;closingdated6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTraining

ThisprogramawardsfundstodeliverEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTrainingprogramsthatrecruit,train,andplacelocal,unemployedandunder‐employedresidentswiththeskillsneededtosecurefull‐timeemploymentintheenvironmentalfield.WhileEnvironmentalWorkforceDevelopmentandJobTrainingGrantsrequiretraininginbrownfieldassessmentand/orcleanupactivities,thesegrantsalsorequirethatHazardousWasteOperationsandEmergencyResponse(HAZWOPER)trainingbeprovidedtoallindividualsbeingtrained.EPAencouragesapplicantstodeveloptheircurriculabasedonlocallabormarketassessmentsandemployers'hiringneeds,whilealsodeliveringcomprehensivetrainingthatresultsingraduatessecuringmultiplecertifications.

The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breakerforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.

EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐19‐01/Grantpostedon4/15/19;closingdateon6/10/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov


GuidelinesforBrownfieldsAssessmentGrants

Theprogramawardsfundstoassessbrownfieldsites.



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GuidelinesforBrownfieldsCleanupGrants

Theprogramawardsfundstocleanupbrownfieldsites.

The2019grantguidelinesincludean“otherfactor”toserveasapotentialtie‐breaker

EPA‐OLEM‐OBLR‐18‐07/Grantpostedon11/29/18;closingdateon1/31/19

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forprojectslocatedinOpportunityZones.


GuidelinesforBrownfieldsMultipurpose(MP)Grants

Theprogramawardsfundstoassessandcleanupbrownfieldsites.



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SupplementalPublic‐SectorTrainingGrants

ThefoundationoftheSPSTGrantsProgramisa¿train‐the‐trainermodel.Theintentofthegrantistotrainhazmatinstructorswhowillthentrainpublic‐sectorhazmatresponders.Properlyplannedandmaintainedtrainingprogramsareessentialtoensuringthatemergencyresponderswhoreceivetrainingunderthegrantwillhavetheabilitytoprotectnearbypersons,property,andtheenvironmentfromtheeffectsofaccidentsorincidentsinvolvingthetransportationofhazardousmaterialinaccordancewithexistingregulationsorNationalFireProtectionstandardsforcompetenceofresponderstoaccidentsandincidentsinvolvinghazardousmaterials.

Thegrantguidelinesstatethattheapplicationwillbeevaluatedonhowwelltheyaddressthedepartment'sobjectivesincludingprojectlocatedinorthatsupportserviceinanOpportunityZone.

693JK319NF0009/Grantpostedon4/5/19;closingdate5/24/19(Closed);grantonGrants.gov

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AppalachianRegionalCommissionCoalImpactedCommunitiesInitiative(POWER)

InvestsintoAppalachia'scoal‐impactedcommunitiestobuildacompetitiveworkforce,enhanceaccesstoanduseofbroadbandservices,fosterentrepreneurialactivities,developindustryclustersincommunities,andstrengthensubstanceabuseresponses.


TheFY2020POWERFPPhasnotyetbeenreleased.Itwillbereleasedinthefirstquarterof2020.https://www.arc.gov/opportunityzonesinappalachia.asp

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DeltaRegionalAuthorityState’sEconomicDevelopmentAssistanceProgram(SEDAP)

SEDAPmakesstrategicinvestmentsintoeconomicandcommunitydevelopmentprojectsacrosstheMississippiRiverDeltaregion.Seventy‐fivepercentofthesefundsareinvestedineconomicallydistressedcounties/parishesandfiftypercentofthesefundsareinvestedintobasicpublicinfrastructureandtransportationimprovementswiththeremainingbeingdirectedtoworkforcedevelopmentandbusinessdevelopment/entrepreneurship.

DRAclosedtheSEDAPfundingcycleonMay31,2019(willreopenin2020)andisallowingupto10%ofeachstate’sSEDAPallocationtoprovidegrantsforruralandeconomicallydistressedcommunitiestodevelopOpportunityZoneinvestmentprospectuses.

SeeDRAannouncementmadeon4/19/19:https://dra.gov/newsroom/press‐release/chairman‐caldwell‐meets‐with‐president‐trump‐white‐house‐opportunity‐and‐re/andSEDAPGuidelines:https://dra.gov/images/uploads/content_files/2019_SEDAP_Manual.pdf

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NorthernBorderRegionalCommissionStateEconomicandInfrastructureDevelopmentGrants

Thisprogramawardsgrantstoprogramsandprojectsthatimprovethelocaleconomythroughpublicinfrastructure,jobtraining,downtownimprovementsorotherlocallydriveninitiatives.

PreferencepointsforprojectslocatedinOpportunityZoneshavebeenaddedtotheprogram’s2019NoticeofFundingAvailability.

Applicationduedateis5/10/19(Closed).ApplicationssubmitteddirectlytotheNBRC.http://www.nbrc.gov/content/2019‐eid‐investmentsandtheApplicationManualat:http://www.nbrc.gov/uploads/2019ApplicationManual%20copy.pdf

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