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ARPA SLFRF Update: Interim Final Rule Expands Eligible Uses

Center for Community Progress

This blog provides an update on a new Interim Final Rule for the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA SLFRF). 4 Acquire, rehabilitate, and sell or reuse properties; develop plans; and other CDBG-eligible activities. 2 ︎ Community Progress does not focus on these uses in this blog.

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Call for Chapters: From Fargo to Hawkins: Exploring 21st Century Midwestern Culture

A Library Writer's Blog

Hastings College Press seeks proposals exploring all of these developments and various aspects of Midwestern culture throughout the first quarter-decade of the twenty-first century. Please send vita and 300-word proposals to Jon.Lauck@usd.edu , who will edit the collection to be published by Hastings College Press in 2026.

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Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry and AWS sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

AWS Public Sector Blog

To increase national competitiveness, the MoU will drive a wide range of educational initiatives to develop Armenia’s workforce and prepare Armenian workers for the jobs of the future. This is a part of our government 2021-2026 program and it can be achieved through investment in digital trust and appropriate norms and regulations.

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Thailand’s Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Ministry collaborates with AWS to boost innovation and upskill public servants

AWS Public Sector Blog

MHESI will also use AWS training programs to upskill employees on AWS Cloud skills across over 200 education institutions and over 20 MHESI-managed research and education agencies across Thailand by early 2026.

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What To Do Now That CRA Regulatory Change Has Arrived

CRA Today

The more you start preparing for the change now, the better off you’ll be when 2026 comes and you have to start following them. In fact, this new rule won’t take full effect until January 1, 2026 (at least that’s what they’re saying right now). Community development services, loans, investments, and maybe even deposits!

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AWS Tech Alliance introduced in India to bolster cloud talent pool

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Tech Alliance aims to bring together a coalition of employers, government agencies, workforce development organisations, and education leaders to address the skills gap in college and university curricula, and better prepare learners for entry-level tech careers.

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Powering smart islands: How islands can pioneer scalable green energy solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

This, along with the European Green Deal and NextGenerationEU (NGEU) funding, is a potent combination for sustainable energy development. The brief describes six key activities for islands to consider to take advantage of this unique opportunity for innovative development.