The U.S. Small Business Administration announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The purpose of the grant opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in, and capable of providing assistance, guidance and tools to qualified small businesses looking to […]
Citing the “ongoing leadership changes within the Puerto Rican government,” the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced its decision to reinstate the manual drawdown process for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as an additional step to protect the federal investment. Effective immediately, the Commonwealth must receive approval from the agency to drawdown grant funds for Hurricanes […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has awarded approximately $12.6 million in additional funds to Puerto Rico to cover costs related to Hurricane María. These awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to $5.8 billion and $28.2 million under the agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the agency said. The […]
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