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Veterans Legacy Grants Program Awards Up to $400,000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is awarding grants up to $400,000 per recipient through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program. These grants aim to provide tools for the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national and state cemeteries.

CIHR Operating Grant for ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced an Operating Grant opportunity for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in Human Development, Child and Youth Health for 2026. The program aims to build research capacity and generate new knowledge in this field, with a registration deadline of September 15, 2026, and an application deadline of October 20, 2026.

CIHR Team Grant: GACD 2026 NCD Multi Sectors Funding Opportunity

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced a new Team Grant opportunity, the GACD 2026 NCD Multi Sectors funding call. This initiative aims to fund implementation research focused on tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries and underserved populations. Applications are due by June 23, 2026, for Stage 1 and October 22, 2026, for Stage 2.

OFSI Updates UK Sanctions Enforcement Guidance and Penalties

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its civil enforcement guidance and introduced new penalties and discount mechanisms. These changes aim to accelerate investigations, reduce burdens, and improve transparency in financial sanctions enforcement.

OFAC Issues Venezuela General License 52 and FAQs

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Venezuela-related General License 52, authorizing certain transactions involving Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. OFAC also released two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Venezuela sanctions.

FAR Overhaul Updated for Trade Agreements Thresholds Rule

The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the FAR Overhaul model deviation text to align with the final rule on Trade Agreements Thresholds, effective March 13, 2026. These updates affect several parts of the FAR, including those related to publicizing contract actions and foreign acquisition.

Afghanistan Sanctions List Designations and Notices

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its guidance on Afghanistan sanctions. The latest update includes a sanctions notice dated March 11, 2026, detailing additions, delistings, revocations, variations, and corrections to the UK Sanctions List concerning Afghanistan.

Russia Sanctions: Statutory Guidance

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its statutory guidance for the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The latest updates, as of March 12, 2026, incorporate significant changes to trade sanctions measures and licensing conditions, alongside technical amendments to improve intelligence gathering and enforcement powers.

Afghanistan Sanctions Statutory Guidance

The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its statutory guidance for the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Recent updates from December 2024 reflect new regulations aimed at improving intelligence gathering, enforcement powers, and clarifying legislation.

Syria Cultural Property Sanctions Guidance

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Export Control Joint Unit, and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation have updated guidance on the Syria (United Nations Sanctions) (Cultural Property) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The latest update on March 12, 2026, states there are no material changes to the text, focusing on clarity and usability.