Allan Webb Ltd Removed From Space Technology Solutions Contract

The Government Commercial Agency removed Allan Webb Ltd from the Space Technology Solutions dynamic market notice under the Procurement Act 2023, effective 21 April 2026. The supplier was removed across 35 product and service categories spanning satellite components, ground infrastructure, space-based sensors, UxV technology, SATCOM services, software including AI/ML, and engineering support. The contracting authority is the Government Commercial Agency, a central government body based in Liverpool.

£60k Fun and Fitness Contract Awarded to OXLEAS NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Borough of Greenwich has awarded a £60,000 contract (including VAT) to OXLEAS NHS Foundation Trust for specialist fitness and support services enabling adults with learning disabilities to participate in physical activity. The contract runs approximately 11 months from 21 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, following a below-threshold procurement with no competition. The contract is classified as Light Touch under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Leisure Centre Decarbonisation Works, Southwark, £3.5m

The London Borough of Southwark has published a pipeline notice for decarbonisation works at The Castle Leisure Centre SE1 6FG, part of Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) funded by Salix Finance. The estimated contract value is £2,956,930 excluding VAT (£3,547,668 including VAT), with works running from 23 July 2026 to 31 May 2027. Procurement will proceed via a single-stage limited competition below threshold, with particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Braintree Council Awards £4.68m Temporary Workers Contract to First Call Contract Services

Braintree District Council has awarded a three-year temporary workers contract worth £3,902,511.26 excluding VAT (£4,683,013.51 including VAT) to First Call Contract Services Ltd, commencing 22 April 2026 and running until 21 April 2029, with a possible extension to 21 April 2031. The contract covers supply of temporary staff to support Operations department services including Waste Services, Trade Waste Collections, Street Cleansing, Horticulture, Grounds Maintenance, and HGV Repair and Maintenance. The contract is non-exclusive and may be subject to successor body arrangements following potential Local Government Reform.

MOT Testing Station Expansion Roofing Works - Tyneside

Newcastle City Council published a tender notice on 21 April 2026 for roofing works associated with the expansion and extension of its MOT Testing Station at 2 Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3PF. The estimated contract value is £100,000 including VAT, with works scheduled from 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2027. The submission deadline is 19 May 2026 at 2:00pm, with quality weighted at 60% and price at 40% in the award criteria.

End of Life and Palliative Care Services North Yorkshire £88,023 Contract Award

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has published a contract award notice for End of Life and Palliative Care Services in North Yorkshire, awarded to Darlington and District Hospice Movement for £88,023. The contract runs from 05/05/2026 to 04/05/2027 and covers specialist palliative care including inpatient admissions, Day Hospice services, and bereavement counselling. This is a direct award under process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a standstill period ending at 23:59hrs on 5 May 2026 for provider representations.

Lindsey Lodge Wins £4.3M End of Life Care Contract

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a £4,293,000 contract to Lindsey Lodge Limited for End of Life and Palliative Care Services and Lymphoedema Service. The contract covers inpatient care (10-bed unit), daycare services, community lymphoedema service, and six nurse-led discharge-to-assess community beds in North Lincolnshire and East Riding of Yorkshire. The contract was awarded via Provider Selection Regime (PSR) process C without prior publication of a call for competition, with a standstill period ending 23:59 on 5 May 2026. Contract term runs from 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2029.

Bank of Ghana Economic News Brief April 21 2026

This Bank of Ghana news brief page dated April 21, 2026, serves as a navigation and index page providing access to the full PDF document and links to other economic news briefs from throughout April 2026. No substantive regulatory content, policy announcements, or compliance obligations are contained on this page itself — the actual content resides in the linked PDF document.

Wisconsin DPI Recognizes 95 Schools of Recognition for 2024-25

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced that 95 schools have earned 2024-25 Schools of Recognition honors across three categories: High Achieving Schools (16 schools ranking in the top 10% for reading and mathematics achievement), High Progress Schools (15 schools showing significant growth in student outcomes or graduation rates), and High Impact Schools (71 schools serving high percentages of economically disadvantaged students with above-average achievement). The program, launched in 2003, recognizes Title I schools that demonstrate significant strides in student growth and achievement.

Cancer Screening Education Syrian Migrants Turkey

The National Institutes of Health registered a new clinical study (NCT07541105) evaluating a theory-based educational intervention to improve cancer screening participation among Syrian migrants in Turkey. The study will develop a Cancer Protection Motivation Scale and assess barriers and beliefs related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening using a mixed-methods pretest-posttest design.

CT Image-Assisted Colonoscopy Improves Insertion Time, Patient Comfort

The NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry has posted a new single-blind randomized controlled trial (NCT07541924) evaluating whether pre-existing CT abdominal/pelvic imaging can improve colonoscopy outcomes. The study will compare image-assisted colonoscope insertion against standard colonoscopy, measuring cecal intubation time, patient comfort, physician workload, and examination quality. Estimated enrollment and study completion dates are listed on the registry.

Lebrikizumab Phase 3 Nummular Eczema Trial, Apr 21

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registered Phase 3 trial NCT07542483 evaluating lebrikizumab in adults with Nummular Eczema inadequately controlled with topical corticosteroids. The randomized, placebo-controlled study will assess efficacy, safety, and tolerability of lebrikizumab monotherapy.

Clinical Outcomes After Non-curative Endoscopic Resection in Early Colorectal Cancer

The NIH has registered a new observational study (NCT07542171) on ClinicalTrials.gov to evaluate clinical outcomes in patients with early colorectal cancer who undergo non-curative endoscopic resection. The multicenter study will compare recurrence and survival outcomes between different management strategies, including additional surgery or surveillance, and will develop a risk stratification model to guide individualized treatment decisions.

NCT07543419: Italian HS Secukinumab Observational Study

NIH has registered an observational study (NCT07543419) evaluating treatment patterns with secukinumab in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa within the Italian population. The study aims to collect real-world data on treatment response, clinical characteristics, healthcare resource utilization, and economic impact of HS in Italy. No regulatory obligations are imposed by this database entry.

Phase 1 Nalmefene Pharmacokinetic Study, April 2026

NIH has registered a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study on ClinicalTrials.gov evaluating nalmefene 0.5 mg administered via intravenous bolus and intramuscular injection in healthy subjects. The three-arm study includes nalmefene with 0.94% MgCl2 and nalmefene hydrochloride injection. Conditions studied include opioid overdose.

Feasibility and Acceptability of Wearable Sensors and ePROs in Early Phase Clinical Trials

NIH's ClinicalTrials.gov registered a single-arm pilot study (NCT07541365) at Cleveland Clinic Novel Therapeutics Clinic evaluating wearable sensor-based monitoring and electronic patient-reported outcomes in Phase I oncology clinical trials. The study will assess feasibility and acceptability of integrating digital health technologies into early-phase cancer clinical trials, enrolling participants already in early phase trials.

Sodium Bicarbonate Contrast EIT Lung Perfusion Pilot Study

NIH registered a prospective observational pilot study (NCT07542366) evaluating whether sodium bicarbonate can serve as a safe and effective contrast agent for electrical impedance tomography (EIT) imaging of lung blood flow in mechanically ventilated adults. The study will compare sodium bicarbonate (5%) against hypertonic saline (10% sodium chloride) within the same participants to assess image quality and short-term safety including effects on blood pressure, heart rhythm, and blood tests. Participants include adults with acute respiratory failure, ARDS, pneumonia, or critical illness in ICU settings.

Phenotypic and Genotypic Detection of Biofilm Formation and Efflux Pump Activity in Multi-drug Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae

NIH's ClinicalTrials.gov registered observational study NCT07541690, an examination of phenotypic and genotypic mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in multi-drug resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae. The study will analyze 70 urine, pus, and sputum samples using culture, biochemical testing, antimicrobial susceptibility profiling, and PCR-based gene detection for biofilm formation and efflux pump activity. No compliance obligations are created by this registry entry.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Fort Scott Bourbon County

KDHE has rescinded the boil water advisory for the City of Fort Scott public water supply system in Bourbon County, Kansas, effective April 21, 2026. The advisory was originally issued due to a waterline break causing loss of pressure in the distribution system, which risked bacteriological contamination from reduced chlorine residuals. Laboratory testing of drinking water samples collected from the City of Fort Scott showed no evidence of bacteriological contamination, and KDHE officials confirmed all conditions that placed the system at risk are resolved. The advisory remains in effect for Bourbon Co RWD 2C and City of Uniontown public water supply systems.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Jefferson Co RWD 7, Jefferson County

KDHE has rescinded a boil water advisory for Jefferson Co RWD 7 public water supply system in Jefferson County, effective April 21, 2026. The advisory was originally issued on April 16, 2026 due to a waterline break that caused a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which risked chlorine residual loss and bacterial contamination. Laboratory testing of drinking water samples confirmed no bacteriological contamination, and KDHE officials have determined all conditions that placed the system at risk are resolved.

Master of the Rolls Predicts AI to Reshape Justice Delivery

Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, delivered a keynote address at the Association of Law Teachers Conference 2026 at Exeter University on 16 April 2026. The speech predicts that within 15-20 years, routine judicial decision-making will be informed or directed by algorithmic systems as reliable as human judges, with initial deployment likely requiring party consent before becoming routine as litigants recognise cost and speed benefits. The Master of the Rolls argues that lawyers and judges will remain essential for developing legal principles, guiding parties' understanding and acceptance of machine-made decisions, and maintaining public trust in justice.

UK-EU Competition Cooperation Agreement Published April 2026

On 15 April 2026, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office published the UK-EU Agreement regarding Cooperation on the Application of their Respective Competition Laws, implementing Article 361 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This is the first agreement enabling EU national competition authorities, as well as the Commission, to cooperate directly with a third-country competition authority (the CMA only; UK sector regulators with concurrent competition powers are excluded). The Agreement contains four key provisions: mandatory notification of enforcement activities likely to affect the other party's important interests; voluntary coordination of same or related enforcement activities; negative comity obligations requiring careful consideration of each other's important interests; and permitted sharing of information including confidential information subject to applicable domestic law.

UK Proposals Could Extend ILR Wait to 20 Years

The UK government has announced proposals to significantly extend the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from five to ten years for most migrants, with some categories facing waits of up to 20 years (refugees) or 30 years (those who entered illegally or overstayed). Under the plans, high-skilled workers earning above £125,140 could qualify after three years, while those who have claimed benefits would face 20-year waits. The Home Office projects settlement grants will rise significantly over the next five years, reaching 163,000 in the year ending June 2025.

Chief Magistrate Dismisses Private Prosecution as Abuse of Process

Paul Goldspring, Chief Magistrate for England and Wales, has dismissed a private prosecution application by the International Centre for Justice of Palestinians (ICJP) under the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 against a dual British-Israeli national serving in the Israeli armed forces. The judge found the application constituted an abuse of process, citing 'profound breaches of the duty of candour' including the failure to disclose six separate government statements between 2014 and 2025 on British nationals serving in Israel's armed forces. The application for a summons was refused and the proceedings were found to be vexatious.

Competition Appeal Tribunal Rejects Salmon Cartel Collective Proceedings Order

The Competition Appeal Tribunal unanimously rejected a collective proceedings order application over an alleged salmon production cartel, finding that proposed legal costs exceeding £20m were disproportionate to anticipated class damages of £3.10–£16.91 per household. The CAT raised concerns about the class representative charging £300 per hour and invited Waterside Class Limited to reformulate the proceedings to address cost-benefit concerns.

England and Wales Considers Consumer Class Actions Regime

The Law Commission of England and Wales has launched a new project to consider whether a consumer class actions regime could strengthen the enforcement of consumer laws. The project will examine the potential benefits and risks of introducing such a regime alongside existing mechanisms including public enforcement action and alternative dispute resolution. The Law Commission is seeking responses to an Initial Scoping Questionnaire by 30 October 2026, ahead of a full consultation paper.

Siemens SCALANCE W-700 Devices Affected by 14 Vulnerabilities, Update Available

CISA published advisory ICSA-26-111-07 warning that Siemens SCALANCE W-700 IEEE 802.11n family devices running versions before V6.6.0 are affected by 14 distinct vulnerabilities spanning CVEs from 2020 to 2023, including CVEs related to WLAN security flaws (CVE-2020-24588, CVE-2020-26139 through CVE-2020-26147), OpenSSL vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-0778), and Chromium-based vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-31765, CVE-2022-36323, CVE-2022-36324, CVE-2022-36325). The advisory covers 11 product model families (W721, W722, W734, W738, W748, W761, W774, W778) with multiple hardware revisions each. Siemens has released version V6.6.0 as the mitigation and recommends affected organizations update immediately. No specific penalty or enforcement action is stated in this advisory.

Zero Motorcycles Firmware Bluetooth Pairing Vulnerability ICSA-26-111-06

CISA ICS-CERT published advisory ICSA-26-111-06 disclosing a Bluetooth pairing vulnerability (CVE-2026-1354) in Zero Motorcycles Firmware versions 44 and prior. The vulnerability, rated CVSS 6.4 (MEDIUM), enables an attacker in proximity to forcibly pair a device with the motorcycle via Bluetooth and potentially upload malicious firmware through the over-the-air update functionality. Zero Motorcycles plans to release a firmware update in May 2026 to address this issue. Organizations using affected Zero Motorcycles products should implement recommended mitigation measures pending the vendor update.

Siemens SINEC NMS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, CVSS 7.3

CISA published ICS advisory ICSA-26-111-03 on April 21, 2026 disclosing an authentication bypass vulnerability in Siemens SINEC NMS versions using the User Management Component (UMC). The vulnerability (CVE-2026-24026-24032, ZDI-CAN-27564) carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) and could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the application. Siemens has released V4.0 SP3 as the fix and recommends updating to the latest version. CISA recommends organizations in the Critical Manufacturing sector take defensive measures to minimize network exposure of control system devices.

Improper Certificate Validation Flaw Affects Multiple Siemens Apps

CISA republished Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-981622 describing an improper certificate validation vulnerability (CVE-2025-40745, CVSS 3.7) affecting Siemens Analytics Toolkit and related applications including Simcenter 3D, Simcenter Femap, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Solid Edge SE2025, Solid Edge SE2026, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, and Siemens Software Center. The flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform man-in-the-middle attacks. Siemens has released patched versions and recommends updating to the latest releases. The vulnerability impacts critical manufacturing sector entities worldwide.

Siemens SINEC NMS Authorization Bypass Vulnerability, CVSS 8.8

CISA has republished Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-605717 disclosing an authorization bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-25654) in SINEC NMS before V4.0 SP3. The flaw allows an authenticated remote attacker to bypass authorization checks and reset the password of any arbitrary user account. Affected users should update to V4.0 SP3 or later and limit network access to trusted users and systems only.

Hardy Barth Salia EV Charge Controller Vulnerabilities, CVSS 6.3 and 7.3

CISA ICS-CERT published advisory ICSA-26-111-05 disclosing two vulnerabilities in Hardy Barth Salia EV Charge Controller firmware versions <=2.3.81. CVE-2025-5873 (CVSS 6.3, MEDIUM) affects the /firmware.php file in the Web UI component via an unrestricted file upload vulnerability, while CVE-2025-10371 (CVSS 7.3, HIGH) affects the /api.php file via an unrestricted upload through the setrfidlist argument. Both vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution. The vendor did not respond to CISA's coordination requests, and no patches are currently available. The affected device is deployed across Energy and Transportation Systems critical infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW SAC SQLite Vulnerability CVE-2025-6965

CISA republished Siemens ProductCERT advisory SSA-225816 describing a Numeric Truncation Error vulnerability (CVE-2025-6965) in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 affecting Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Station Access Controller (SAC) versions prior to V5.8. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) and could allow an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution and create a denial of service condition through a memory corruption issue. Siemens recommends updating to V5.8 or later. The advisory applies to the Critical Manufacturing sector with worldwide deployment.

Silex Technology SD-330AC and AMC Manager 12 Critical Vulnerabilities

CISA published an advisory detailing 12 critical and high-severity vulnerabilities affecting Silex Technology SD-330AC firmware versions up to 1.42 and AMC Manager versions up to 5.0.2, with CVSS scores ranging from 8.8 to 9.8. The most severe vulnerability is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL) that could allow arbitrary code execution without authentication. Silex Technology has released fixed versions: SD-330AC firmware Ver 1.50 or later and AMC Manager Ver.5.1.0 or later. As a mitigation for select vulnerabilities, organizations can disable HTTP/HTTPS service. The affected products are deployed in Information Technology sector across critical infrastructure worldwide.

SenseLive X3050 10 Critical Vulnerabilities CVSS 9.8

CISA ICS-CERT has disclosed 10 vulnerabilities in SenseLive X3050 industrial IoT gateway firmware V1.523, including a critical authentication bypass (CVSS 9.8) that could allow remote attackers complete device control. Affected sectors include Critical Manufacturing, Water and Wastewater, Energy, and Information Technology. SenseLive did not respond to CISA's coordination requests, leaving users without vendor-supported patches. The advisory recommends isolating affected devices and contacting the vendor directly for mitigations.

Siemens Industrial Edge Management Authorization Bypass Vulnerability, CVSS 7.1

CISA republished an advisory from Siemens ProductCERT describing an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-33892, CVSS 7.1 HIGH) in Siemens Industrial Edge Management affecting Pro V1 (versions below V1.15.17), Pro V2 (versions below V2.1.1), and Virtual (versions below V2.8.0). An unauthenticated remote attacker can circumvent authentication on the remote connection feature and tunnel to connected Industrial Edge Devices, provided the remote connection feature is enabled and the attacker has identified the relevant header and port. Siemens has released patched versions; CISA recommends network access restrictions and applying vendor updates.

HUD Announces 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium and Housing Assistance for Hawaii Disaster Residents

HUD announced federal disaster assistance for Hawaii residents impacted by Kona Low weather systems (March 10-24, 2026), effective April 7, 2026 when President Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration (DR-4909). The action includes a 90-day automatic moratorium on foreclosures for FHA-insured mortgages and Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee program loans, plus a 90-day extension for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. HUD is also making available Section 203(h) reconstruction financing (100% financing including closing costs) and Section 203(k) rehabilitation loans through approved FHA lenders.

Singapore HSA, Japan MHLW Sign GMP Inspection Reliance MOC

HSA Singapore and Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on 20 April 2026 in Tokyo, establishing GMP inspection reliance arrangements for pharmaceutical manufacturers in both countries. The agreement is expected to remove an average of three duplicative inspections per year and may help patients access safe medicines faster. The MOC covers the full product lifecycle from clinical trials through post-market oversight.

HKMC 2025 Results: HK$6.9B Loan Assets, HK$70.5B Debt Issued

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) published its 2025 annual results on 21 April 2026, reporting acquisition of HK$6.9 billion in loan assets (up from HK$3.9 billion in 2024) and issuance of HK$70.5 billion in corporate debt (down from HK$103.5 billion in 2024). The HKMC completed its largest-ever public issuance of HK$25.3 billion in multi-currency benchmark bonds, including a 30-year HKD social bond tranche for its Reverse Mortgage Programme. New MIP loans drawn down totalled HK$35.2 billion, and the SME Financing Guarantee Scheme 80% Guarantee Product application period was extended for two years to end-March 2028.

Scam Alert: Five Hong Kong Banks Affected by Fraudulent Websites and Phishing

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a public scam alert on 21 April 2026 warning about fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, and phishing messages impersonating five named banks: The Bank of East Asia, Shanghai Commercial Bank, Chong Hing Bank, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong), and Ant Bank (Hong Kong). The HKMA reminded the public that legitimate banks do not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks to conduct transactions, nor do they request login passwords or one-time passwords by phone, email, or SMS. Affected members of the public are advised to contact their bank directly and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.

Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results — HK$131.1B Applied, 2.32% Yield

The HKMA released results for two Exchange Fund Bills tenders conducted on 21 April 2026. For the 91-day EF Bills (Issue Q2616), HK$131.1 billion was applied for and HK$65.6 billion was allotted, with an average yield accepted of 2.32% and highest yield of 2.37%. For the 182-day EF Bills (Issue H2645), HK$41.7 billion was applied for and HK$12 billion was allotted, with an average yield of 2.37% and highest yield of 2.41%. The HKMA also published the schedule for next week's tenders on 28 April 2026, offering HK$64.3 billion in 91-day bills and HK$15 billion in 182-day bills.

Local Food Promotion Program FY2026, $25K-$500K Awards, Closes June 5

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has published the FY2026 Local Food Promotion Program funding opportunity, offering $13,840,000 across approximately 55 awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 each. Applications close June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The program supports local and regional food business enterprises that serve as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products.

Lane County Oregon Youth Conservation Services Grant, $20k-$175k, Closes May 21

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District has posted a cooperative agreement opportunity for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE-managed lands in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The program targets Lane County youth with active cases through the Department of Juvenile Justice, with recipients earning restitution, community service hours, high school credit, GED progress, and vocational training. Award amounts range from $20,000 to $175,000, with $155,000 in total program funding available; applications close May 21, 2026.

Regional Food System Partnership Grant FY2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 Fiscal Year (FY) Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) grant program. Approximately $4.71 million is available to fund approximately 10 expected awards ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 5, 2026. Cost sharing or matching is required.

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program: Up to $1M for Cross-Designated Prosecutors

The Bureau of Justice Assistance has published funding opportunity O-BJA-2026-172587 for the FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program, offering state, local, tribal, and territorial governments up to $1,000,000 to assign or hire qualified prosecutors to serve as Special Attorneys or Special Assistant United States Attorneys. These cross-designated prosecutors will investigate and prosecute fraud, drug trafficking, and human trafficking crimes committed by aliens within the United States. Applications close on May 15, 2026.

SBA CY 2025 SBDC Program: $200k–$8.4M Funding Opportunity

The SBA has published a $140 million funding opportunity for the CY 2025 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program, with 62 expected awards ranging from $200,000 to $8,393,834. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and state governments. Applications close April 22, 2026. Cost sharing or matching is required, and awards will be made as cooperative agreements under Assistance Listings 59.037.

FMPP FY2026 Grant $50K-$500K for Farmers Market Promotion

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year Farmers Market Promotion Program, making $13,840,000 in total program funding available through 55 expected awards. The program supports the development and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products. Applications close June 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

NOAA-NMFS Species Recovery Grants to States FY2026, $250k Max

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published the FY2026 Species Recovery Grants to States solicitation (NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2026-31825) under Assistance Listing 11.064, offering grants of up to $250,000 per award to support conservation and recovery programs for endangered and threatened marine and anadromous species under the Endangered Species Act. Eligible applicants are limited to State agencies that have entered into or will enter into a section 6(c) agreement with NMFS within 30 days of the application deadline of June 20, 2026. Funded activities may include management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach aligned with ESA Recovery Plans.

NISTIR 8259r1: Foundational IoT Cybersecurity Activities for Manufacturers

NIST has published NISTIR 8259r1, providing recommended foundational cybersecurity activities for IoT product manufacturers to perform before products reach customers. The publication addresses the common gap where IoT products lack cybersecurity capabilities customers can use to mitigate risks. Manufacturers are encouraged to improve product securability by providing necessary cybersecurity functionality and relevant customer information. The activities aim to reduce customer effort and lessen the prevalence and severity of cybersecurity compromises.

New Traffic Signal at U.S. 49 and East Wortham Rd

MDOT is installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 49 and East Wortham Rd. in Harrison County as part of a $714,000 intersection improvement project. The signal will enter flash mode starting Thursday, April 23 for approximately one to two weeks before full operation begins. Powell Construction Services of Vancleave was awarded the contract and expects completion within a few weeks.