WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it expects to award up to 10 discretionary grants for energy projects and strategies that reduce the cost of electricity to the territories and freely associated states. The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million. The agency said the grant was associated with energy. The funding is open to non-federal entities such as local government entities, independent authorities, and educational institutio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $32,337 cooperative agreement to the Cornerstones Community Partnership of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the preservation of vigas at the Wupatki National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona. The agency description of the grant states: "This project will preserve in place weathered and rotted viga ends in Residence 1 at Wupatki National Monument (WUPA). Vigas are rough-hewn roof timbers more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued a Broad Agency Announcement for locally led development innovation. The agency description of the Broad Agency Announcement states: "E3/LS promotes learning and evaluation, provides expert technical assistance, and is building a culture and capacity within USAID around local ownership. The Office equips Agency Operating Units with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to leverage local capacities and resources; eng more ST