Join this webinar on August 5 to learn about the data points required in the grant application. HUD staff will cover the most common data and geography questions.

The agency will hold a webcast on July 19 on its Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants and Community Challenge Grants.

On July 1, the two agencies held a webinar on the joint grant solicitation for livability planning initiatives.

HUD has released its Notice of Funding Availability for the $100 million in FY2010 funding for regional planning grants under the Sustainable Communities Program.

Funds for the TIGER II program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area or a region.

The July 1 webinar will cover program, selection criteria, evaluations and application process for TIGER II Planning Grants and HUD Community Challenge Planning Grants.

The agencies announced $75 million in funding through TIGER II Planning Grants and Sustainable Community Challenge Planning Grants for local planning activities that integrate transportation, housing and economic development.

EPA has announced the availability of $10 million in grants for local governments to carry out initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.