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Grants Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2024-10-08 ( 18 items )  
Baldwin Delivers Nearly $13 Million for Milwaukee and Kenosha to Remove Dangerous Lead Paint (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that she helped deliver over $12.9 million to remove dangerous lead paint from homes in Southeastern Wisconsin. Milwaukee County will receive $7.75 million and Kenosha County will receive nearly $5.2 million in funding through the Baldwin-backed annual funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2024. "Every child deserves to grow up in an  more PR

Casey Delivers $4.5 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Farmers and Small Business Owners (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Grants funded by Casey-backed Inflation Reduction Act Grants will go towards purchasing and installing solar energy systems and improving waste digestion to help farmers and small businesses save on energy costs Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured a total of $4,537,255 to lower energy costs for farmers and small businesses across the Commonwealth. The twenty awards will help businesses and farms pur more PR

Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on SBA's State Trade Expansion Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12149) on Oct. 7, 2024, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin. Here are excerpts: * * * The Small Business Administration's State Trade Expansion Program American small businesses regularly export to international markets, contributing to both domestic and global economies by trading with approximately 95% of the world population living outside the United States.  more PR

Congressman Hank Johnson Announces $1.2 Million in Funding to Expand Diaper Distribution Networks in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that the Georgia Community Action Association, Inc. (GCAA) has been awarded $1.2 million as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP). This federal funding will enable GCAA to expand its efforts to provide essential diaper supplies to families with low incomes, addressin more PR

Congressman Hank Johnson Announces Energy Efficiency Grant Funding for Covington, Other Georgia Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: COVINGTON, GA Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Covington, located in Georgia's 4th Congressional District, has been awarded $150,000 in grant funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's (BIL) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Covington is one of 17 Georgia communities to benefit from this $2.6 million investment aimed at reducing energy more PR

Hickenlooper, Bennet Welcome $1.6 Million in Funding to Support Adaptive Sports for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Funding comes from the Department of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant Program Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed over $1.6 million in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for eight Colorado organizations that offer adaptive sports, recreational activities, and equine therapy for veterans and service members living with disabilities. The fund more PR

Rep. Allen Joins Colleagues in Calling on USDA to Provide Support for Farmers Following Hurricane Helene (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) recently joined 14 of his southeastern colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack about needed USDA actions to support farmers and rural communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The letter requests Farm Service Agency (FSA) strike teams, the use of more accurate rainfall data, and disaster aid provided through block grant more PR

Rep. Cammack Leads Colleagues In Letter To Sec. Vilsack About Hurricane Helene (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kat Cammack led 14 of her colleagues in a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack about needed USDA actions to support farmers and rural communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The letter requests FSA strike teams, the use of more accurate rainfall data, and disaster aid provided through block grants. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region at the end of September and made  more PR

Rep. Cartwright in Top 1% at Bringing Back Funds for Local Police (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with pro more PR

Rep. Jake Ellzey Issues Statement on FEMA Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Mayorkas, has taken actions that make illegal immigration more attractive by reallocating funds that should be prioritized for disaster relief efforts. At a time when FEMA is warning that they do not have enough funding to cover the rest of the hurricane season, money has been funneled into programs that provide aid to noncitizen migrants. Over $1 billion has more PR

Rep. Watson Coleman Issues Statement On One Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel: "October 7, 2023, was one of the most horrific days in modern world history. It was the single deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust. On that day, 1,195 men, women and children lost their lives, 251 were kidnapped and taken hostage, more PR

Reps. Spanberger, Molinaro Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen NRCS, Help Farmers Implement Voluntary Conservation Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY-19) -- both Members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee -- on Friday introduced bipartisan legislation to codify the authority by which the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can directly hire staff to help farmers and producers implement voluntary conservation programs. more PR

Sen. Boozman Recognizes 4-H (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, led the successful adoption of a Senate resolution designating October 7 through October 12 as "National 4-H Week." "4-H is a very special organization for the Boozman family. My three daughters were very active 4-H members and were state record book winners. I can't think of any entity outside of church that  more PR

Sen. Cornyn Leads Colleagues in Urging Restoration of NADBank Water Infrastructure Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2024: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Representatives Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Vincente Gonzalez (TX-34), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28), today sent a letter to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) expressing strong support for the re-establishment of NADBank's Water Infrastructure Fund and urging the board to take s more PR

Sen. Fischer Column: A Solution for Struggling Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * A Solution for Struggling Hospitals This summer, I visited several hospitals, clinics, and health centers across the state. Our hospitals are staffed by skilled medical professionals doing good work and often saving lives. Nebraska relies on these institutions, especially in rural areas where they can be sparse. But rising costs are creating serious financial problems--problems that affect hospitals, their more PR

Sen. Tester Announces Adaptive Sports Grant for Disabled Veterans in Montana (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: U.S. Senator Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a grant to Disabled Recreation Environmental Access Movement (DREAM) Adaptive Recreation Inc., an organization in Whitefish that helps enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing year-round outdoor adaptive recreation  more PR

Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Rochester International Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Rochester International Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $15,774,313 to construct 1,647 feet of Runway 31's safety area, reconstruct 6,450 feet of existing Runway 3/21, construct 2.5 miles of new service road, install 15,000 feet of wildlife perimeter fencing, and exten more PR

Warren, Healey, Massachusetts Leaders Move Forward on $350 million for Cape Cod Bridges Construction (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Boston, MA Continuing the momentum on replacing the Cape Cod Bridges, the Healey-Driscoll Administration signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Department of the Army and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to move forward on rebuilding the Sagamore Bridge. Senator Warren has led efforts to secure these funds for the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, pressing the federal governmen more PR