Podcasts about federal grants

In today's newscast, as federal funding opportunities slip away for small-scale farmers, local conservation districts are trying to find money elsewhere—primarily, from the State of California. And, it's Pride Week in the City of Santa Cruz.

In this impactful episode, Gene Bowen shares how Road Recovery uses music and mentorship to help teens overcome addiction and mental health challenges. Learn about their innovative peer-support model that pairs music industry professionals with vulnerable youth, the measurable outcomes they're achieving, and how healthcare leaders can support and replicate this evidence-based approach despite ongoing funding challenges.Gene Bowen, Founder & President, Road RecoveryJack Bookbinder, Co-Founder & Vice President, Road RecoveryMegan Antonelli, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIMPACT Live

Amid ongoing clash with Harvard, Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon vows to cease federal funding to the school. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

I don't usually make videos/podcasts specific to a time, but given the magnitude of the crisis in academic research, I made an exception. To try to add light to the heat, I took some time to chat with my colleague, Prof. Marc Porosoff, co-host of the PodCAT also at the University of Rochester, to discuss our reactions to cuts in federal funding for research and possible consequences on the future of research and graduate education.Subscribe to PodCAT here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tzTnMlZNcgBQfVUbvgchA?si=f0c6e663d8e04bb5

In previous weeks we've explored the effects on our state of federal workforce reductions and likely federal funding cuts to Medicaid. Now prominent organizations like the New Mexico Humanities Council are reeling from cancelled federal grants. On the next Let's Talk New Mexico, how will our non-profits endure big losses of federal funding promised by congress?

Helen Turner, Director of Education with the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, joins Chris and Amy as the museum launches an emergency fundraising campaign. The grants that were cut were to be used to digitize records and stories of Holocaust victims.

Today's Headlines: Senator Cory Booker set a new record for the longest Senate speech at 25 hours, surpassing Strom Thurmond's filibuster against civil rights. In election news, Republicans won both Florida special elections, though by smaller margins than Trump's 2024 victory. A Washington Post report revealed that members of Trump's National Security Council used personal Gmail accounts for sensitive military discussions. Meanwhile, 23 states and D.C. are suing the administration over its attempt to cut $11 billion in COVID-era federal funding. A federal appeals court blocked Trump's transgender military ban while the case continues. The administration admitted to mistakenly deporting a Maryland resident with legal status to El Salvador and claims courts lack jurisdiction to order his return. An Indiana University cybersecurity professor mysteriously disappeared following an FBI raid. Princeton University saw multiple federal grants suspended, and Trump's administration struck a deal with law firm Wilkie Farr & Gallagher, requiring $100 million in pro bono services. Finally, Attorney General Pam Bondi will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if convicted of murdering United Healthcare's CEO. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Cory Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in marathon anti-Trump remarks that exceeded 24 hours NY Times: Wisconsin Spring Election Results 2025 NY Times: Florida Sixth Congressional District Special Election Results 2025: Weil vs. Fine  WA Post: Waltz and staff used Gmail for government communications, officials say The Guardian: Florida stays Republican as US House seats go to Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis – live Yahoo: Trump's transgender military ban dealt legal blow after appeals court ruling  The Atlantic: An ‘Administrative Error' Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison - The Atlantic  Wired: FBI raids home of prominent computer scientist who has gone incommunicado - Ars Technica  NY Times: Trump Pauses Dozens of Federal Grants to Princeton  NY Times: Trump Announces Deal With Doug Emhoff's Law Firm  ABC News: Attorney General Pam Bondi directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Health and Human Services says 37 employees have been laid off... after receiving word they would not get nearly 100 million in federal grants meant to last through 2026. Joining me live now is the executive director of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services... Tracy Gruber.

In This Episode:Rivers and rain turning blood red—from Iran to Argentina—are making headlines. Is it just natural causes or a biblical sign of judgment?Today, Jim and John dig into what the Bible says about water turning to blood—from Egypt's plagues to Revelation's trumpet judgments—and why this matters now, even though we're not yet in the tribulation.They also unpack accounts from The Blood and the Glory by Billye Brim, The Life of Faith by Cornelia Nuzum, and the spiritual power of pleading the blood of Jesus—real protection in a time of real shaking.News This Week:Blood-colored rain falls over Iran the same night as a blood moonRed rivers reported in Argentina, Peru, Lebanon, China, and more—coincidence or warning?Escalating war fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen heating up simultaneouslyIsraeli special forces coordinate with U.S. to hunt October 7 terroristsJudge tries to block Trump's deportation order—El Salvador defies itOver $2 billion in U.S. refugee cash aid programs exposedAutopen scandal: Was Biden even present for key presidential actions?Hunter Biden's international spending habits clash with claims of financial hardshipCivil war brewing inside the Democratic Party? Divisions deepenThe EU's growing centralization: Is this the revived Roman Empire?Remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode.#TheFinalHourPodcast #TheFinalHour #TFH #ChristianPodcast #RiversTurnedToBlood #EndTimesSigns #BiblicalJudgment #BloodRedRain #BillyeBrim #SpiritualWarfare #EndTimesPodcast

At the ITA Showcase, I sat down with Bob Young of FIFO Networks to discuss an emerging challenge for utilities and telecom carriers: meeting new federal cybersecurity requirements for broadband grants. As a cybersecurity consultant for public utilities, Bob is helping organizations navigate these evolving regulations—ensuring they secure funding while protecting critical infrastructure. Why Cybersecurity is Now a Requirement for Federal Grants Until recently, federal broadband grants did not require cybersecurity compliance. The Rural Broadband Initiatives focused on expanding fiber networks in underserved areas without specific security mandates. However, new regulations now tie funding eligibility to cybersecurity readiness. "The cybersecurity requirements seem scary at first," Young explained. "But the reality is, they've provided a well-laid-out process with clear goals. It can be done without adding much expense at all." What Grant Applicants Need to Know To qualify for funding, applicants must complete: A Cybersecurity Assessment – Identifies security risks and vulnerabilities A Cybersecurity Plan – Details how the organization will mitigate those risks These documents must be submitted with grant applications, ensuring recipients not only build broadband infrastructure but also protect it. The Standards Behind These Requirements The government's Cybersecurity Playbook draws from two key frameworks: NIST Cybersecurity Framework – Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) – Created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency These frameworks provide a roadmap for securing telecom and utility networks—critical as broadband infrastructure becomes part of national security. How FIFO Networks Helps Utilities Stay Secure FIFO Networks works with public utilities and telecom carriers to implement these security measures. Whether a company needs full-service consulting or just an extra set of eyes to support an internal CISO or IT director, Young ensures organizations comply with federal requirements while keeping costs manageable. Beyond Compliance: Reducing Cyber Risk Beyond meeting grant requirements, Young challenges conventional wisdom on cybersecurity, urging companies to rethink centralization and internet reliance. "Once you connect your data to the internet, you create a global attack surface," he explained. "If you connect two data centers with a dedicated private circuit instead, it costs more—but it's infinitely more secure." Learn More For utilities, ISPs, and telecom operators looking to secure federal grants while strengthening cybersecurity, FIFO Networks provides specialized consulting services. Visit www.fifonetworks.com  

00:08 — Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor at Slate and host of the podcast “Amicus.” 00:33 — Jim Mangia is the President and CEO of St. John's Community Health. The post Limits on Legal Challenges to the Trump Administration; Plus, Impact of Federal Grants Cuts to Trans Healthcare appeared first on KPFA.

It's cold out there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and our website, www.iolaregister.com. Thank you for listening local!

President Donald Trump’s recent steps to remove federal employees is drawing comparisons to government purges during the Red Scare of the 1950s. What's at stake when government workers are pushed out? We’ll break it down. Plus, we’ll explain why a ruling in one of the lawsuits over Trump’s funding freeze is a biggie. Finally, tell us something good that happened to you lately! Here's everything we talked about today: “Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants” from The New York Times “Trump Eases Enforcement of Law Banning Overseas Bribes” by Bloomberg “What Happened the Last Time a President Purged the Bureaucracy” from Politico “CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid ‘energetic’ opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised” by CBS News “Second pig kidney transplant successfully completed at Massachusetts General Hospital” from WCVB Channel 5 “Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward” from CNN “A campus sign said ‘Tell us something good.' Students delivered.” by The Washington Post Tell us something good that happened to you recently! Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

President Donald Trump’s recent steps to remove federal employees is drawing comparisons to government purges during the Red Scare of the 1950s. What's at stake when government workers are pushed out? We’ll break it down. Plus, we’ll explain why a ruling in one of the lawsuits over Trump’s funding freeze is a biggie. Finally, tell us something good that happened to you lately! Here's everything we talked about today: “Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants” from The New York Times “Trump Eases Enforcement of Law Banning Overseas Bribes” by Bloomberg “What Happened the Last Time a President Purged the Bureaucracy” from Politico “CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid ‘energetic’ opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised” by CBS News “Second pig kidney transplant successfully completed at Massachusetts General Hospital” from WCVB Channel 5 “Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward” from CNN “A campus sign said ‘Tell us something good.' Students delivered.” by The Washington Post Tell us something good that happened to you recently! Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

The LA City Council moved to protect unauthorized immigrants from Trump's threats of mass deportations. A health provider has said that it lost funding because of federal executive orders targeting transgender people. Some tips on fostering pets in need of homes after the fires. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In our news wrap Friday, a judge sided with nearly two dozen states that requested a temporary restraining order to block President Trump's plans to freeze federal grants and loans, Israeli officials confirmed the names of three hostages set to be released Saturday by Hamas and a New York doctor was indicted in Louisiana for prescribing an abortion pill online to a teenager. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hometown Radio 01/30/25 5p: Michael Erin Woody looks at the failed attempt to freeze federal grants

The Trump administration rescinded an order to freeze federal aid funding.

Kentucky politicians react to news that the White House has rescinded a memo about freezing federal grants and loans, a preliminary report examines the extent to which foster children are sleeping in state office buildings, and an investigation is underway following an act of vandalism at a national park in Kentucky. 

The Trump administration tells government agencies to pause federal grants, loans, and assistance programs so that they can be reviewed, but three days later the White House rescinds that order, after an uproar in Washington and a temporary stay issued by a judge. Did President Trump overstep his authority, as Democrats claim, or was this more a matter of fumbled execution? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze most federal assistance while it conducts an ideological review of government spending.

Rich talks about the big news items of the day, including a federal judge's temporary block of the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and President Trump's buyout offer to federal employees. Angela Stanton-King, senior advisor to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., reacts to Caroline Kennedy's message to the Senate, in which she calls her cousin Bobby "a predator." Later, Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt offers his thoughts on the Israel/Hamas prisoner swap and the official White House statement regarding drones over New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE: Both parts of this episode were recorded before the administration rescinded the order. The Trump administration's sweeping pause on all federal grants set off a wave of confusion and concern across higher education. But just minutes before it was set to take effect, a federal judge blocked the order, putting the freeze on hold until at least next Monday. In this episode recorded Jan. 28, Jon Fansmith, Sarah Spreitzer, and Mushtaq Gunja provide important context on the rapidly evolving situation. Jon and Sarah are later joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell for a deeper conversation on what we know, what's at stake, and what could come next for colleges, universities, and students nationwide.  Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or podcast@acenet.edu. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: M-25-13 Temporary Pause to Review Agency Grant Loan and Other Financial Assistance Programs  Office of Management and Budget | Jan. 27, 2025  Instructions for Federal Financial Assistance Program Analysis in Support of M-25-13 Office of Management and Budget | Jan. 27, 2025  Office of Management and Budget Guidance Document on M-25-13 Office of Management and Budget | Jan. 27, 2025  Trump's Executive Orders Shift Higher Education Landscape American Council on Education | Jan. 27, 2025  Statement by ACE President Ted Mitchell on Federal Assistance Pause  American Council on Education | Jan. 28, 2025  Higher Ed Alarmed by Trump's Plan to Freeze Federal Grants Inside Higher Ed | Jan. 28, 2025  Trump Spending Freeze Upends Washington, Triggering Legal Threats and Delays  The Washington Post (sub. req.) | Jan. 28, 2025  The Federal Funding Pause Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants  The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 28, 2025  States, Nonprofit Groups Pursue Lawsuits to Stop Grant Freeze Roll Call | Jan. 28, 2025  National Council of Nonprofits, American Public Health Association, Main Street Alliance, and Sage v. Office of Management and Budget    Does Trump Have the Power to Block Spending That Congress Has Authorized?  The New York Times (sub. req.) | Jan. 28, 2025  White House Tries to Clarify Trump Federal Spending Freeze as Confusion Spreads The Washington Post (sub. req.)  | Jan. 28, 2025  Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans Associated Press | Jan. 28, 2025 

Rep. Ed Case reacts to Trump's executive orders and the back-and-forth on federal grant funding; Michelle Bartell takes the helm of Aloha United Way amid uncertainty over federal grant programs

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the White House pulling back its order freezing federal grant spending.

A judge temporarily blocks part of Trump's plans to freeze federal aid. North Korean soldiers are using near-suicidal tactics in battle in Russia's war on Ukraine. America's answer to Concorde completes its first supersonic flight. Plus, the CEO of Doctors Without Borders, USA discusses the ongoing crisis in Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

* Could you come a $1,000 emergency expense from your savings? Fewer Americans say they could * The Trump administration halted federal grants and loans...what does that mean for us here in Louisiana? We'll try to sort it out with Jan Moller from Invest in Louisiana

The Trump administration wants to federal grants and loans...what does that mean for us here in Louisiana? We try to sort it out with Jan Moller from Invest in Louisiana

The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann are joined by White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski to discuss President Trump's first week back in office – and what happened the night he decided to fire more than a dozen government inspectors general.Plus, Trump's pause on government grants and loans is throwing Washington – and government programs around the globe – into chaos. Who will be affected by it most?And three of Trump's most controversial cabinet nominees are set to undergo Senate confirmation hearings later this week. Will RFK Jr. be derailed by a letter to senators penned by his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, calling him a "predator"?

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the White House's temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and financial assistance, new CDC order to sever all communication with the WHO, Trump signing an order to revise Pentagon policy on transgender troops, and more.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump administration is ordering a temporary pause of all federal grants and loans, which takes effect at the end of today. The order came in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget and leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Also, workers at a Whole Foods store in Pennsylvania have voted to unionize, and we look at how the Congressional Review Act could allow Republicans to roll back some Biden-era regulations.

The Trump administration is ordering a temporary pause of all federal grants and loans, which takes effect at the end of today. The order came in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget and leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Also, workers at a Whole Foods store in Pennsylvania have voted to unionize, and we look at how the Congressional Review Act could allow Republicans to roll back some Biden-era regulations.

The Trump administration is ordering a temporary pause of all federal grants and loans, which takes effect at the end of today. The order came in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget and leaves a lot of questions unanswered. Also, workers at a Whole Foods store in Pennsylvania have voted to unionize, and we look at how the Congressional Review Act could allow Republicans to roll back some Biden-era regulations.

The start of President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by a flurry of executive orders and challenges to his policies in courts. A federal judge ordered a temporary halt on a White House plan to pause funding for all federal grants and loans. The funding freeze was laid out in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The White House is ordering a pause on federal grants and loans from 5pm eastern time. DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the US markets, but some analysts have some big questions. Oklahoma's education board is voting on whether immigration or citizenship status should be declared at enrolment. An NGO is raising the alarm about aid cuts in Afghanistan. Plus, Google Maps is going ahead with a controversial name change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The bridge connecting Oregon and Washington on Interstate 5 has needed replacement for decades. Experts say it would not withstand earthquakes of the size that the Northwest is certain to experience in coming years. Hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars went under the metaphorical bridge when the Columbia River Crossing project fell apart more than a decade ago. Now the I-5 replacement plan that Oregon, Washington and other public agencies have created depends on funding from both states, future tolling, and the federal government coming through with money it pledged to the project long before President Trump began his second term.  Erik Neumann is OPB’s Southwest Washington Bureau Chief and has been following developments closely. He joins to share the details on where replacement stands and remind us what’s at stake.

0:00 Trump signs executive order reinstating 8,000 troops fired due to Covid vax mandate—Robby Soave 9:28 Trump orders all federal grants paused, says 'Green New Deal,' 'Marxist equity' a waste 17:50 Rand Paul on Rising: Why Fauci's pardon could force him to talk; gain of function ban coming 27:40 President Trump's EO reverses Pentagon's policy on transgender troops 34:29 DeepSeek AI shocks market; Nvidia stock dips. Trump says this should be a 'wake-up call' 43:13 President Trump's nemesis Jim Acosta leaves CNN after he is punted to graveyard shift 53:24 Selena Gomez sobs over mass deportations: Tom Homan reacts, Don Lemon defends her 1:04:45 John Fetterman stuns The View hosts, defends meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the White House's temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and financial assistance, new CDC order to sever all communication with the WHO, Trump signing an order to revise Pentagon policy on transgender troops, and more.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the White House's temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and financial assistance, new CDC order to sever all communication with the WHO, Trump signing an order to revise Pentagon policy on transgender troops, and more.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  Trump administration hitting ‘pause’ on several federal grants, loans Congressional Democrats are furious today, after the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to block disbursements of several kinds of grants and loans. President Trump's executive orders say agencies must root out "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies." Inside Sources begins with a discussion and clarification on what’s covered by this pause.  DOJ fires lawyers who previously prosecuted now-President Trump Trust -- it's an important thing in any relationship, especially the relationship between lawyers. And it's a big reason why Department of Justice officials fired several lawyers who had previously prosecuted the now-President Donald Trump; they said the president could not trust them. Inside Sources digs into the relationship between the DOJ and the presidency.  On the Hill 2025: Perspective ‘For’ HB267, banning public unions from collective bargaining Passing yesterday in the Utah House, HB267 is now headed to the State Senate. The bill would make changes to how Utah’s public labor unions interact with public agencies in the states, especially around collective bargaining. State Representative Jordan Teuscher is running the bill and joins Inside Sources to explain some of the nuances of the bill and clear up some misconceptions about it.  On the Hill 2025: Perspective 'Against’ HB267, banning public unions from collective bargaining HB267, Public Sector Labor Union Amendments did pass in the Utah House, but it had bipartisan opposition; 19 Republicans joined all the Democrats in voting against the bill. Why? Is this a sign of potential troubles in the Senate? House Minority Leader Angela Romero joins Inside Sources to explain why she – and House Democrats – stand against this bill and what it’s trying to do.  A Utahn’s perspective on the House GOP issues conference House Republicans have been meeting in Florida for a multi-day retreat to discuss priorities and issues for the next year. President Trump joined them all yesterday, outlining a few key things he wants the House to focus on. Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy is there at the issues conference and calls into Inside Sources to share some insights into what's happening.  Sen. Warren joins Trump, Musk in saying there’s wasteful government spending Here's something you may not have had on your 2025 political bingo card: Senator Elizabeth Warren being on the same side of an issue with President Trump and Elon Musk. But it's happened! In a new op-ed for Fox News, Democratic Senator Warren says she agrees with Trump and Musk that there's too much wasteful government spending. The Inside Sources hosts explain how the devil is truly in the details.  On the Hill 2025: Legislation addressing higher education Several Republican lawmakers are joining their Democratic colleagues, coming out against budget cuts for Utah's public colleges and universities. They say they're worried the cuts will result in the discontinuation of liberal arts programs more than other programs. Inside Sources discusses their opinions while also chatting with State Representative Karen Peterson about other higher education-related bills she’s working on. 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Leah Murray  POST-SHOW UPDATE: A federal judge has blocked the pause from going into effect until next Monday. Congressional Democrats are furious today, after the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to block disbursements of several kinds of grants and loans. President Trump's executive orders say agencies must root out "Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies." Inside Sources begins with a discussion and clarification on what’s covered by this pause. 

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. James Doyle Deep Freeze Trump administration orders freeze on federal grants and loans, Federal judge blocks move until next week San Francisco resolution affirms sanctuary city, solidarity with immigrant residents UNRWA says Israel's ban on agency will cripple Gaza aid, undermine ceasefire when it takes effect in 2 days Wildfire survivors urge government leaders to keep community needs in mind at Los Angeles wildfire community meeting Study finds climate change increased fire weather that fanned southern California wildfires The post Judge blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans; LA wildfire victims get aid, ask to keep community needs in mind – January 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans.

The start of President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by a flurry of executive orders and challenges to his policies in courts. A federal judge ordered a temporary halt on a White House plan to pause funding for all federal grants and loans. The funding freeze was laid out in a memo from the Office of Management and Budget. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Art Green, manager of the Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center, about some federal grants announced recently for his area.But first, Green talks about his experience with extreme winter events in Grand Rapids, like this week's lake-effect snow and extended sub-zero temperatures. Much of the focus in questions to transportation agencies on social media channels focuses on salt and a lack of understanding about how it loses effectiveness in very cold temperatures.Green explains how the department maximizes its salt use and mixes in other mitigation efforts.A $25 million grant will help rebuild the vital East Beltline Avenue bridge at the junction with I-196 and I-96 east of Grand Rapids. Green explains that the new bridge will feature nonmotorized connections for trails to the north and south of the interchange. It will also ease congestion on some of the ramps.He also talks about a grant to support planning for better connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the east and west sides of US-131 just north of downtown Grand Rapids.

Find out why federal priorities shift in grant-making, when they do, and how you can be prepared for 2025. Federal grant funding changes and shifts are a reflection in many things, including: ⦁ Responses to Society and Cultural Norms/Changes ⦁ Administration Changes & Shifts in Priorities ⦁ Global Events (Covid-19 is a recent example here) The reality is that grant funding is really a reflection on all the above. As a grant writer, it is important to pay attention to what is going on so we can lead nonprofits, individuals, governments, businesses, and organizations that we work with. Tune in today to hear what Holly has to say about the upcoming federal shifts and what you can be doing, no matter what your cause area is. Tune in today to listen to this podcast. To learn more about the podcast episodes go to https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-podcast/ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly's show, I learn something”