HUD Provides Flexibilities for Emergency Solutions Grants Program Cares Act Funds
Department working with states and local units of governments to aid vulnerable populations amid outbreak Source: HUD

Is COVID the Killer of Innovation?
Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)

The Audrey M. Edmonson Transit Village Brings Affordable Housing and Community Assets to an Underinvested Neighborhood in Miami, Florida
Source: HUD User

HUD Urges Localities to Prevent Evictions by Using Grant Funds
Source; HUD

Poll: Over Half of Households in America’s Biggest Cities Dealing With Financial Difficulties
Budget problems, which have coincided with the coronavirus pandemic, are especially acute for Black and Latino residents. By Bill Lucia / Route Fifty

State of Colorado Creates Short-Term Special Evictions Task Force

States Sue EPA Over Chesapeake Bay Pollution Reduction Plans
By Andrea Noble / Route Fifty

The Struggle to Crack Down on a Cottage Industry Sabotaging Vehicle Pollution Controls
Source: Energy News Network

Wildfire Smoke Decreases California Solar EnSource: KQED
Source: KQED

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LocalSmart Awards 2020
Nominations Open
The LocalSmart Awards program honors the visionaries who transform local government to make a difference in citizens’ lives.

HOME Rental Housing Compliance Training
Sept 21 – 24, 2020
This intensive, four-day training facilitated by ICF will cover the HOME regulations for rental housing including both the development and long term compliance of affordable housing. Topics include funding decisions and eligibility requirements, underwriting, rents and income limits, and long-term compliance. This training builds on the Building HOME training basics and takes a more in-depth look at the program requirements including implementing changes for Rental under the new HOME rule. This educational event is hosted by the National Association for County Community Economic Development (NACCED) and sponsored by ZoomGrants.
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Grant Professionals Association Annual Conference ONLINE
November 4-6 2020
GPA’s Annual Conference attracts over 900 grant professionals for a three day conference full of learning and networking opportunities.
GPA and its affiliates work to advance the profession, certify professionals, and fund professionalism. The Grant Professionals Certification Institute oversees the GPC credential based on a body of knowledge for the profession. The Grant Professionals Foundation provides scholarships to individuals to advance their career.
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