Trade & Sanctions

HUD Solicits Applications for Housing Hazard and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting applications for its Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program. Approximately $65 million is available for competitive grants to public housing agencies to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards, with at least $25 million specifically for lead-based paint hazard reduction.

Bureau of Reclamation Seeks Proposals for Aerial LiDAR Snow Surveys

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking proposals for aerial LiDAR snow surveys to improve water supply forecasts under its Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program. Eligible applicants include various government, nonprofit, educational, and business entities. Proposals must focus on LiDAR deployment within the Reclamation's 17-state domain and quantify benefits to water management.

NIH Funding for Collaborative Research Facilities Development

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the development of collaborative research facilities. The notice supports the Biomedical Research Facilities (BRF) and HIV/AIDS Research Facilities (HRF) programs, with a total award ceiling of $88,000,000.

Children's Mental Health Initiative Grant Opportunity

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced the Children's Mental Health Initiative grant opportunity, offering up to $43,353,763 to eligible state governments, tribal organizations, and governmental units for community mental health services for youth with serious emotional disturbances. Applications are due April 20, 2026.

Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant Opportunity

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced a grant opportunity for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program. The program aims to facilitate the implementation of AOT for adults with serious mental illness, with a total award pool of $10,000,000. Applications are due by April 20, 2026.

António Costa Keynote Speech at Hamburg Matthiae Mahl Event

European Council President António Costa delivered a keynote speech at the Matthiae Mahl event in Hamburg on March 6, 2026. The speech touched upon European history, the role of cities, the EU's commitment to democracy and the rule of law, and the current geopolitical situation, including the conflict in the Middle East.

EU Council Meetings: AI, Poverty, Human Capital, and Geopolitics

The EU Council has released a forward look detailing key topics for meetings between March 9-22, 2026. Discussions will cover AI's impact on jobs, poverty reduction, economic and financial affairs, foreign policy including Ukraine and the Middle East, energy, environmental standards, and the next Multiannual Financial Framework.

European Council President Costa to Visit Baku

The European Council announced that President Costa will visit Baku on March 11 for high-level meetings with Azerbaijani officials. Discussions will focus on energy cooperation and the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, highlighting Azerbaijan's strategic importance to the EU.

Social Policy Council Meeting Advisory

The Council of the EU has issued a media advisory for the upcoming Social Policy Council meeting on March 9, 2026. The advisory outlines the indicative programme, including discussions on gender equality, anti-racism strategies, child well-being, and the European Semester.

President's Weekly Schedule

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for March 9-11, 2026. The schedule includes a video conference with Middle East leaders, a speech at the Annual Ambassadors Conference, and an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan.