Nonprofits eligible for training sessions to apply for federal funds
January 18, 2024
Workshops support community organizations in requesting federal funds for environmental and energy projects. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA opens application window for RISE program funding
January 11, 2024
The minimum award amount per grant is $500,000. The maximum award amount per grant is $2 million. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico launches 2nd round of broadband infrastructure RFP
December 8, 2023
The program aims to strengthen telecom facilities against potential storms. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Broadband Program seeks grant administration services
December 1, 2023
An RFP was issued with the goal of improving the island’s infrastructure and closing its digital gap. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s economy projected to grow 1.8% over next decade
September 14, 2023
Planning Board uses Okun’s Law and federal funds data to forecast economic and employment trends through 2033. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $21.4M for Puerto Rican medical facilities
August 25, 2023
One of the projects includes the Cayey Municipal Hospital, which is nearing completion of its repairs. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $61.5M for repairs to Puerto Rico airports
August 23, 2023
The Aguadilla and Isla Grande airports will benefit from federal funds for damages caused by Hurricane Maria and facility enhancements. #NewsismyBusiness
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Build Puerto Rico summit announced for Aug. 29
August 14, 2023
The Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency will lay out the progress made in reconstruction and future plans at the Puerto Rico Convention Center event. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: Puerto Rico needs strategy to stop depending on federal emergency funds
July 6, 2023
An Estudios Técnicos report indicates that the island needs to establish a self-sustaining economic development plan to reduce its dependency, despite the funds’ contribution to stability post-Hurricane Maria and during the pandemic. #NewsismyBusiness
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White House: Biden-Harris admin. steadfast in support of Puerto Rico’s recovery
July 4, 2023
Ahead of the election year, the administration reviews and pledges its support through investments and initiatives. #NewsismyBusiness
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$15M in FEMA funds to revamp Puerto Rico baseball parks
June 9, 2023
The federal agency’s allocation includes the restoration of two stadiums that were damaged by Hurricane Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
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Ponce museums receive $2.4M for repairs after Hurricane María, earthquakes
May 12, 2023
Federal funds allocated to restore structures that preserve Puerto Rican history and culture. #NewsismyBusiness
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USACE, DTOP to hold public meeting on $26.4M Río Culebrinas project
May 9, 2023
Aguada and Aguadilla residents urged to provide feedback on the flood risk management project’s design. #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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USACE seeks public comments on Río de La Plata Flood Control Project
March 29, 2023
Agency is accepting comments until April 25 on its draft MOU for the mitigation of two archaeological sites as part of the project to reduce flood risk on PR-2 and Dorado and Toa Baja. #NewsismyBusiness
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