The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) administered by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) assists Michigan's public water systems in protecting public health and complying with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements by financing drinking water infrastructure capital improvement projects.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $173.9 million in new loans and grants under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program's (GRRP) Comprehensive and Elements categories. The awards will support energy efficiency, electrification, clean energy, low embodied carbon materials, and climate resilience improvements in 30 HUD-assisted multifamily properties that include 3,070 rental homes for low-income individuals and families.

The Certified Agriculture Group (TCAG) is rolling out Certified Agriculture Dealer Financing (CADFi), the next evolution of the only agriculture program in the automotive industry. The CADFi program seeks to bridge the gap in financing/leasing options for the farming and ranching industry. Farmers and ranchers can finance/lease trucks, accessories, and upgrades as well as bundle other farm operation expenses using irregular payment terms that best suit the farm or ranch.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced $1.1 million in funds awarded to 16 rural Iowa projects. Among the grants awarded is $22,000 for the City of Pisgah to create a water facility plan developed by engineers. This project will address water system conditions and performance and will include alternatives and recommendations to meet the rehabilitation needs of the entire water system.

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the creation of the Southwest DeKalb Tax Allocation District (TAD). This TAD seeks to build new opportunities for those members of the community while simultaneously enhancing education, workforce development, business resources, small business growth, housing options, parks and green space, and various public amenities to make for a stronger community.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced contaminated soil cleanup of 187 residential properties is complete at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site in Evansville, Indiana, bringing the total number of properties cleaned to 4,187. EPA completed the last of the cleanups in December 2023 and will resume cleanups in the spring of 2024.

The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved $1.1 million in financing for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to complete Phase 2 of the I-540 outer loop in Wake County. The funding for the project will come from revenue bonds and a Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Youngstown City Council approved three ordinances to spend a combined $10 million in American Rescue Plan funds on three housing initiatives. The legislation includes $5 million to create a fund for down payments and interior work for those wanting to buy homes in the city, $3 million for a residential facade program, and $2 million for a landlord revolving loan fund.

The City of Santa Fe's Community Development Department has released the second of two solicitations. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks bids from qualified developers to purchase the seven City-owned tracts and to develop market-rate, affordable, and senior housing, as well as open and recreational space and retail, office, and other commercial units according to the Las Estrellas master plan. The deadline for submissions for the ITB is January 22, 2024.

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