How to fill out SF-270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement

One of the most common forms in the self-help program is the SF-270 Request for Advance or Reimbursement. The form is used for numerous federal grants, therefore some of the fields are non-applicable to this grant. See a sample completed form for a self-help grantee, which includes information on fields that often cause confusion.

Census accuracy concerns raised in Coachella Valley

Changes to the way the 2020 Census will be conducted, along with ongoing U.S. Postal Service challenges, could impact how accurately Coachella Valley residents are counted.

June is National Homeownership Month

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development programs provide loans and grants to generate economic opportunities and create jobs. Projects include infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities; and internet access in rural areas.

Booming oil industry in US has EPA asking what should be done with the wastewater

While states, Tribes and oil companies have recently been given more discretion on drilling, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is struggling with how to protect the environment and human health from the industry’s wastewater.

Contaminated water six months after deadly California wildfire

The Camp Fire in Paradise California killed more than 80 residents, destroyed 19,000 buildings, and six months afterward, the rural community is struggling to rebuild—only to learn more recently that its water pipes contain cancer-causing benzene.