Puerto Rico, USVI get $12.2M from EPA for used water infrastructure upgrades
April 5, 2023
In total, the agency confirmed an allocation of more than $126 million, which includes New York ($83.6 million) and New Jersey ($30.9 million). #NewsismyBusiness
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Opportunity Zone program starts to take shape in Puerto Rico
April 3, 2023
Three projects are under construction, while some 42 applications have been received. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA seeks college students for internship opportunity
March 30, 2023
The program will last one semester. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico awarded $24M in annual federal funding to address homelessness
March 29, 2023
HUD announced $2.8 billion across the U.S. to support the Biden administration's goal to end homelessness by 2025. #NewsismyBusiness
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Housing Dept. opens 1st round of applications for New Energy Program
March 27, 2023
Those interested can apply for the New Energy Program website, by calling or in person. #NewsismyBusiness
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IEM lands $51M contract to run Housing’s disaster management program
March 23, 2023
IEM is experienced in the implementation of multibillion-dollar housing recovery programs and housing management systems, it stated.
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FEMA allocates $8.2M to rebuild sanitary pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
March 23, 2023
The project is 20% complete and the work is expected to be finished by the third quarter of this year.
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Puerto Rico Family Department holds event to support microentrepreneurs
March 22, 2023
Over 100 entrepreneurs receive training and economic subsidies to start or expand their businesses through the PODES program.
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Puerto Rico gov’t, FEMA announce arrival of 3 mega generators
March 20, 2023
Work on stabilizing the island’s grid by increasing generational capacity ahead of the upcoming hurricane season continues.
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FEMA working on 35 flood-mitigation projects in Puerto Rico worth $122M
March 17, 2023
The work is expected to benefit more than 1.4 million residents across 25 towns on the island facing flood risks.
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HUD allocates $166M to Puerto Rico in disaster recovery program overhaul
March 16, 2023
The agency also allocated funds to communities in Alaska, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
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COR3 creates new tool to report misuse of recovery funds
March 16, 2023
The information provided will be reviewed by an investigative specialist to determine the course of action to take.
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SBA OKs $100M+ in Hurricane Fiona aid in Puerto Rico so far
March 15, 2023
The agency has approved more than 3,400 disaster relief loans to small businesses, homeowners, renters, and nonprofits in Puerto Rico.
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90% of locally owned SME benefit from DDEC assistance
March 14, 2023
The agency runs several programs that provide assistance to entrepreneurial projects in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico reported 6% jobless rate in Jan. ’23, down vs. Jan. ’22
March 13, 2023
The most recent statistic remained steady when compared to December 2022, the agency stated.
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