Freedom 250 Bangladesh Public Engagement Initiative

The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to Bangladesh has issued a grant notice (Assistance Listings 19.040) for the Freedom 250 Public Engagement Initiative, celebrating 250 years of American liberty. The cooperative agreement will fund small-scale public engagement activities in Bangladesh through December 31, 2026, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $24,990. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and individuals. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

Advancing Global Health Grant Program

The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) at the Department of State issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) for the Advancing Global Health initiative under PEPFAR (Assistance Listing 19.029). The program supports the America First Global Health Strategy through supplemental funding frameworks. Eligible applicants may submit Statements of Interest for specific Addenda addressing global health priorities. Funding ranges from $500,000 to $250 million, with applications closing February 14, 2027.

Cooperative Agreement for Mercury Fish Data Research - California CESU Partner

The U.S. Geological Survey issued a funding opportunity for a California CESU partner to collect mercury methylation data in freshwater environments. The $270,000 maximum cooperative agreement aims to help reduce mercury concentrations in recreational and sports fish in hydroelectric reservoirs, managed wetlands, and lakes.

USGS grant for non-native species biosurveillance research

The USGS has issued a funding opportunity (G26AS00095) offering up to $171,003 for research developing early detection and rapid response (EDRR) strategies to model first records of non-native species for biosurveillance purposes. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Applications are due April 30, 2026.

BJS National Prison Rape Statistics Program Assessment Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Justice Statistics announced a cooperative agreement opportunity of up to $500,000 for an assessment of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program. The assessment will review 20 years of PREA-related data collections covering prisons, jails, and juvenile justice facilities, consult stakeholders, and develop recommendations for improving data utility while minimizing provider burden. Applications close May 4, 2026.

Microsoft Word Table of Authorities Feature for Legal Briefs

The American Bar Association published a tutorial on using Microsoft Word's Table of Authorities (TOA) feature to automate citation management in legal briefs. The guide walks through marking citations, categorizing sources (cases, statutes, treatises), and inserting and updating the TOA. No compliance obligations or deadlines apply.

Senior Associate Mentorship Programs in Large Law Firms

The American Bar Association published guidance on leveraging senior associates as mentors for junior lawyers in large law firms. The article emphasizes the unique position of senior associates to provide empathetic, practical mentorship that bridges formal training and day-to-day practice realities. Key benefits outlined include reduced learning curves, increased junior associate confidence, and improved work product quality.

Vertical Integration in Healthcare Provider Markets

The ABA Antitrust Law Section released a podcast episode featuring Dr. Zack Cooper of Yale University discussing vertical integration in healthcare provider markets. The episode examines the competitive implications of hospitals and insurers acquiring physician practices, home health providers, and nursing facilities. This is an informational educational resource for legal and compliance professionals.

Capital Market Exposure Amendment Directions Deferred to July 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the implementation of Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months from April 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026. The deferral follows stakeholder representations citing operational and interpretational issues. The RBI has also issued clarifications on acquisition finance, loan caps against securities, and credit facilities to capital market intermediaries.

RBI releases NGNF public limited companies financial data

RBI releases NGNF public limited companies financial data