FEMA approves $113M for PRASA sewer systems improvements
March 11, 2022
The funds, which are for seven projects, are part of the $3.6 billion that federal agency approved for PRASA through the FEMA Accelerated Awards Strategy (FAASt) in 2021.
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Puerto Rico Energy Bureau OKs $51.5M in 19 upgrade projects at PREPA
March 11, 2022
The projects will now go to the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval.
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COR3 launches tool that will group reconstruction project bids
March 10, 2022
With this initiative, construction industry workers and contractors will be able to see the processes and be able to compete.
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Puerto Rico Energy Bureau OKs $9.6M in PREPA projects
March 2, 2022
In February, the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau considered several permanent improvements projects for PREPA's infrastructure.
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COR3 supports Puerto Rico nonprofits to develop reconstruction projects
February 28, 2022
The trainings which will be extended to other organizations throughout the island, prepare personnel on the processes required to move reconstruction projects forward.
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FEMA approves $15.4M in funds for 21 Fire Department recovery projects
February 25, 2022
About $10.7 million of the allocation will be distributed in 18 permanent work projects.
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COR3 submits $9.7M flood mitigation proposal for Carolina’s urban center
February 23, 2022
The Carolina Downtown project would mitigate areas around the town’s government center and surrounding areas.
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FEMA obligates $1.2M+ for repairs at Isla de Cabras in Toa Baja
February 18, 2022
These funds are in addition to another $75.6 million obligated to the DNER.
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Gov’t unveils redesigned SURI platform, announces start of ’21 tax cycle
February 16, 2022
This year’s filing deadline is April 18, 2022.
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Gov’t breaks down use of $33.7M ARPA funds for cultural programs
February 15, 2022
That money will be supplemented with other funds allocated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Family Dept. gets $1.9M in FEMA funds to revamp HQ’s, 15 offices
February 11, 2022
The funds will address repairs in its offices throughout the island.
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Puerto Rico, federal agencies partner for build-out of resilient energy network
February 3, 2022
The US Department of Energy (DOE) joined the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to launch a new effort to accelerate work to strengthen the island’s grid resilience and advance new initiatives to enhance Puerto Rico’s energy future. The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promotes collaboration among federal agencies and the Commonwealth, and kickstarts the PR100 Study, government officials announced in Washington, D.C. The PR100 […]
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COR3 revises disbursement process for recovery work in Puerto Rico
February 2, 2022
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), which works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to disburse recovery funding to rebuild after Hurricane María, has revised its disbursement mechanism to expedite the ongoing process, agency Executive Director Manuel Laboy confirmed. “The Request for Reimbursement (RFR), as well as the Advance Request (RFA), […]
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FEMA assigns $554M+ to rehab Puerto Rico’s public housing facilities
January 25, 2022
About 275 public housing complexes representing more than 4,600 facilities and structures that suffered damage due to Hurricane María will be rebuilt with an obligation approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The federal share of more than $554 million to the Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration is in addition to another $109 million […]
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Puerto Rico received $392M from USDA Rural Dev’t in ’21
January 24, 2022
The USDA Rural Development allocated nearly $392 million to Puerto Rico in 2021 “to help ensure that rural residents and businesses have equitable access to housing, health care, economic development, and other essential services,” agency Under Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small announced. The funding came during the first year of the Biden-Harris administration. Luis R. García, acting […]
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