FY 2026 IOOS Coastal Ocean and Great Lakes Monitoring Awards

NOAA's U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office announces a funding opportunity for 5-year awards supporting regional coastal ocean and Great Lakes monitoring efforts. The agency anticipates making approximately 11 awards totaling $275,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 per year. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments.

ARRT Community Living and Participation Research Training Grant

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) through NIDILRR announced a funding opportunity for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) program focused on community living and participation outcomes for people with disabilities. The grant provides $245,000-$250,000 over a 36-month project period to train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, at eligible higher education institutions. Applications close April 13, 2026.

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants FY26

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services grant program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award with total program funding of $750,000 for 5 expected awards. The funding supports Native Hawaiian-serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services within their communities.

Senior Medicare Patrol State Project Grants - Pennsylvania

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced a funding opportunity for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program in Pennsylvania, offering up to $1,100,000 through a cooperative agreement. The SMP program empowers Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by April 13, 2026.

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the FY26 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (NAE) program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to sustain and improve library services in their communities. Total program funding is $3,500,000 with up to 25 expected awards available. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026.

19th Year of Hudson River Juvenile Eel Monitoring

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the 19th year of the Hudson River Eel Project, a community science initiative engaging approximately 1,000 volunteers annually in counting juvenile American eels (glass eels) along the Hudson River estuary. The program operates at 12 streams from New York Harbor to the Capital Region from mid-March through May, collecting data used for multi-state ASMFC fishery management plans.

Temporary Closure of Severne Point Boat Launch on Seneca Lake

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure of the Severne Point Boat Launch Access Site on Seneca Lake in Yates County, effective immediately. The closure is due to high water levels resulting from recent weather conditions. The site will reopen once water levels subside and any debris is cleared from the area.

Superior Home Specialists workers comp 37% PPD appeal

Superior Home Specialists workers comp 37% PPD appeal

WVNH Emp LLC v. Swisher - Workers' Compensation Attorney's Fees Appeal

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's order granting claimant Maureen Swisher attorney's fees under W. Va. Code § 23-2C-21(c). The court found the claim administrator's October 2, 2024 declaration of a $509.54 TTD overpayment was unreasonable, but that the Board lacked authority to award fees because the claim administrator had a reasonable factual basis for the decision at the time it was made.

Haulin' Jack Shipping Service v. Jackson - Workers' Compensation Cervical Sprain

The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals affirmed the Workers' Compensation Board of Review's September 4, 2025 order reversing the claim administrator's decision and holding Thomas Jackson's cervical spine ligament sprain compensable following a rear-end collision while employed as a truck driver for Haulin' Jack Shipping Service. The court remanded the case for determination of compensability of cervical radiculopathy and entitlement to temporary total disability benefits.