#federal-grants

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Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

Sudden State Funding Freeze Leaves Transit Agencies Hanging - Streetsblog California

Transit agencies in California face uncertainty and reduced budgets due to delayed funding release, impacting operations and federal grant applications. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Cars

Tesla Sucked Up Federal Funding for Supercharger Network Before Firing Whole Department

Tesla's abrupt decision to fire its Supercharger team despite substantial federal grants raises questions about grant utilization and industry impact. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York

Investment in Micron Technology aims to boost U.S. semiconductor chip production, create jobs, and enhance domestic tech competitiveness against China. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

On Earth Day, the EPA grants $7 billion to serve nearly a million households with solar

President Biden announces $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects to serve low- and middle-income communities, reducing emissions and saving households money. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Graphic design

New congressional bill would create funding grants for developing artists

The CREATE Art Act aims to provide federal grants ranging from $2,000 to $100,000 to support artists in various creative endeavors.
The bill targets emerging artists in all art fields who have a regular creative practice, provide relevant art, and have earned less than $50,000 in the last five years. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Antioch kicks in nearly $5 million in gas tax monies to get $13 million in safe road grants

Antioch is set to receive over $13 million in federal grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements along L Street corridor.
City committed matching funds of almost $5 million to secure the federal grant for the project. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Education

San Jose school districts skip electric bus grant - San Jose Spotlight

California school districts missed out on $88 million in federal grants for electric buses due to timing, cost, and a lack of infrastructure.
Alum Rock Union School District and East Side Union High School District didn't pursue the EPA program as they applied for similar grants elsewhere, while San Jose Unified School District lacked the infrastructure to support electric buses. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Canada names more than 100 Chinese, Russian institutions it says pose a threat to national security | CBC News

Canadian universities and researchers studying advanced technologies will be ineligible for federal grants if they're affiliated with foreign institutions deemed a threat to national security.
The federal government released a list of over 100 institutions in China, Russia, and Iran that are connected to their respective countries' militaries and state security agencies.
Researchers in sensitive research areas will need to attest that they aren't working with or receiving money from any foreign organizations and institutions cited as threats to national security. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Tuesday, January 16, 2023

NYC wins federal grants for first-ever magnet high schools
Hochul announces new SUNY disability initiatives [ more ]
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