SBA changes social disadvantage standard for 8(a) program
SBA has changed its 8(a) Business Development Program, revising applicant eligibility standards.
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New York announces $225M NOFO to support transformative economic development in Monroe County
New York opened $225 million in grants for transformative Rochester and Monroe County projects, with rolling awards.
Eight cities receive $100M for parks and habitat projects
A $100 million funding round will transform vacant and underused land in eight cities into parks, habitat, trails and green spaces.
Central Texas Alliance forms to bolster Austin-San Antonio Corridor development
The Alliance will coordinate planning across a region facing growing transportation, water, housing, workforce and energy demands.
Feds expand Sentinel Landscapes designations, signaling future investment in Colorado, Mississippi
Two new federal designations in Colorado and Mississippi could unlock future investments in resilience and infrastructure.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport approves design for western concourse expansion
Northwest Arkansas National Airport is preparing to bid a concourse expansion that will add gates, amenities and capacity.
California opens $45M alternative fueling grant round
California is making up to $45 million available to expand hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles.
Missouri officials unveil statewide roadmap to address transportation infrastructure backlog
Missouri’s updated statewide transportation plan identifies investment priorities to address billions in unmet infrastructure needs.
Federal RFI explores how AI can reduce healthcare costs, enhance care
HHS issues a RFI to guide responsible AI adoption in clinical care, focusing on regulation, innovation and patient privacy.
Happy Holidays from SPI
Happy holidays from the Strategic Partnerships team. Government Market News will return on Dec. 26.
