Press Releases
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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepting Applications from Member Financial Institutions for $1 Million in Predevelopment Grants
May 12, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
San Francisco, CA - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is now accepting applications for its 2009 Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program, which allows members of the Bank to support economic and housing projects during their critical conception and early development stages. Since the program was launched in 2004, more than $1.5 million in AHEAD Program grants have been awarded to support 61 projects in Arizona, California, and Nevada. With demand for grants far exceeding supply, the Bank’s Board of Directors doubled the funding for the program in 2009, from $500,000 to $1 million.
Capps Announces Economic Recovery Grants of Over $1.3 Million to Expand Community Health Centers to Care for More Patients
March 31, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Lois Capps today announced that several Central and South Coast communities would receive over $1.3 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand Community Health Centers and care for more patients.
Capps Announces ARRA Grants of Over $6.6 Million for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Central and South Coast Communities
March 30, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Lois Capps today announced that several Central and South Coast communities would be receiving Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy grants totaling over $6.6 million. The funding is being provided by the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through formula grants that are being distributed by the Department of Energy. The money goes to projects that reduce total energy use, cut fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency nationwide.
Capps Announces Over $7.5 Million in Funds for Central and South Coast Public Housing Authorities to Improve Housing
March 30, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Lois Capps today announced that several Central and South Coast public housing authorities will be receiving funding through the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for improvement projects to promote energy efficiency. Among those communities in the 23rd Congressional District receiving funding are
Capps Applauds More Than $400 million in Weatherization Funding and Energy Efficiency Grants for California
March 13, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Part of Nearly $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Energy Efficiency Efforts Nationwide that will Create Thousands of Jobs and Lower Energy Costs for Families, Schools, and Businesses
Brown Urges Obama Administration to Allow California to Enforce Tough Greenhouse Gas Emissions Law
March 6, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
SACRAMENTO, CA - March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today urged the Obama Administration to overturn the Bush EPA’s “illegal and shortsighted” denial of California’s request to carry out its state law requiring a 30% reduction in tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions.
Capps Announces Federal Grants for Local Airports’ Expansion and Enhancement Projects
March 4, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 04, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Lois Capps announced today that several local airports received federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to assist with costs associated with the expansion and enhancements to the airports. The Oxnard, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Regional Airports all recently received grants.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Continues Commitment to Expand Charter Schools in California
September 26, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
“Funding and having access to affordable and adequate school facilities are some of the greatest challenges facing charter schools and their operators,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “The measures I signed today will help reduce these burdens and expand opportunities for charter schools to open in California.”
Secretary Preston and Governor Schwarzenegger announce $105 million for affordable housing and community development in California
August 19, 2008 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON - August 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the California State Program will receive more than $105 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing in the GoldenState.
Mortgage Counseling Agencies to Receive Aid, Hire More Counselors
April 21, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Mortgage counseling agencies will receive $5 million to hire more counselors over the next two years, and help the half a million California homeowners facing interest rate resets and the threat of foreclosure.
