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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">As always, not everything may pertain to you but you may know someone who will benefit from the information. Also a good way to make a friend.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">Funding and Finance Opportunities</span><o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>The </b><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAzLjg3ODU0OTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMy44Nzg1NDk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjM2MDM0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&101&&&https://www.usda.gov/"><b>U.S.
Department of Agriculture$B!G(Bs (USDA)</b></a><b> Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE)</b> announced up to $8.4 million in available funding for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Funding
is made through the USDA$B!G(Bs Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program). Applications are due by May 15, 2018. See the <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAzLjg3ODU0OTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMy44Nzg1NDk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjM2MDM0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&102&&&https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/16/2018-05434/catalog-of-federal-domestic-assistance-cfda-no-10443-outreach-and-assistance-for-socially">request
for applications</a> for full details. Read <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAzLjg3ODU0OTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMy44Nzg1NDk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjM2MDM0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.register-herald.com/news/veterans-and-warriors-to-agriculture/article_9decd511-a9e9-502c-869f-abab356b1c91.html">
Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture</a> to get a glimpse at how one veteran in West Virginia supports farm to school!
<a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/03/16/2018-05434/catalog-of-federal-domestic-assistance-cfda-no-10443-outreach-and-assistance-for-socially">
Learn more.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>RURAL LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) </b>created the Community Facilities Fund to provide capital to help develop and improve essential community facilities in rural areas. Rural LISC utilizes this fund to provide permanent and construction-to-
permanent financing for rural community facilities, including health care centers, hospitals, educational facilities, and other nonprofit and public facilities in rural communities with populations under 20,000.
<b>Deadline: ongoing</b>. Click <a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-q/">
<b>here</b></a> for more information.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">3. AETNA FOUNDATION
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">is offering grants to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for programs that focus on activities that align with at least one of the following
five domains: Healthy Behaviors, Community Safety, Built Environment, Social/Economic Factors, and Environmental Exposures. Applicants can request from $50,000 to $100,000 for projects lasting between 18 and 24 months. Organizations with annual operating budgets
below $250,000 are not eligible to apply. Deadlines: Stage 1 application deadline is 4/18/2018; Stage 2 applications are due 6/15/2018. Visit the Foundation$B!G(Bs website
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-f/">here</a> to download the request for proposals.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">4. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">is offering grants to nonprofit and other organizations for programs to support adaptive sports activities for veterans within their home communities, as well as more advanced Paralympic
and adaptive sports programs at the regional and national levels. Deadline: 5/2/2018. Click
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-yh/">here</a> to review funding guidelines. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INDIAN PHYSICIANS</b> is offering funding through the National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI). The initiative features a summer program designed to prepare American Indian and Alaska Native high school students to pursue
careers in healthcare or biomedical research. <b>Deadline to apply: 4/30/2018</b>. Click
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-e/"><b>here</b></a> to review program guidelines.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">6.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>FOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING</b> is offering grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide to support the delivery of pro bono financial planning to populations who could not otherwise afford or access financial planning services. Grants ranging from
$5,000 to $40,000 support programs helping many diverse groups, including active military members and wounded veterans, people with cancer, seniors and family caregivers, domestic violence survivors, general low-income families, etc.
<b>Deadline: online applications must be submitted by 4/30/2018</b>. Grant guidelines and application information are available on the Foundation$B!G(Bs website
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-s/"><b>here</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>USDA</b> is offering grants for projects that assist in the development, improvement, and expansion of domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community$B!>(Bsupported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer$B!>(Bto$B!>(Bconsumer market
opportunities. <b>Deadline: 5/7/2018</b>. Click <a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-g/">
<b>here</b></a> to review application guidelines</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">8.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>USDA RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE</b> has announced the availability of funding through the Community Connect Broadband Grant Program which provides grants for communities without broadband service to provide residential and business broadband services and connect
facilities via broadband facilities such as police and fire stations, healthcare, libraries, and schools.
<b>Deadline: 5/14/2018</b>. Click <a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-w/">
<b>here</b></a> to review application guidelines.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">9. CHARLES A. FRUEAUFF FOUNDATION
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">awards grants in the areas of education, human services, and health. Specific project initiatives include food and hunger; economic development; daycare programs; hospital and healthcare
agencies; health screenings; health education; AIDS/HIV prevention and education; and equipment for healthcare facilities. Deadline: 7/1/2018. Click
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-yd/">here</a> for an application and funding guidelines. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">1. NFSN TRENDING TOPICS WEBINAR</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: State Farm to School Networks: Thursday,
May 10, 2018 @ 2:00pm ET</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">State farm to school networks are vital to the growth and institutionalization of farm to school through their state-level leadership and coordination
and contributions to a nationwide movement. While each state network is unique, many share a set of key strategies that contribute to a successful network. Join this webinar to learn about a new resource from the
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National Farm to School Network</a> that highlights these network best practices and to hear from
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NFSN Core Partners</a> who are leading the way in state network development. This webinar will be recorded and archived for future viewing.
<a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/656077878219760643">Register now</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2. FOOD SAFETY WEBINARS</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Part One April 9 @ 12:00pm ET; Part Two
April 10 @ 12:00pm ET</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This two-part webinar series, co-sponsored by the
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Metropolitan Washington Council of Government$B!G(Bs</a> Local Food Distribution Work Group and the
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Chesapeake Farm to Institution Work Group</a> (a partnership of <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAzLjg3ODU0OTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMy44Nzg1NDk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjM2MDM0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&118&&&https://noharm.org/">
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Chesapeake Foodshed Network</a>), will feature expert panelists and time for discussion. <a href="http://www.chesapeakefoodshed.net/learn/webinars/">Register now.</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>$B!H(BCOMMUNITIES OVER COMMODITIES$B!I(B</b> is a new report from the <b>Homes for All Campaign of the Right to the City Alliance</b> that offers a vision for permanently affordable and democratic housing grounded in community control, affordability, inclusivity,
permanence, and health. Highlighting solutions such as Limited Equity Cooperatives and Community Land Trusts, the report identifies policies to advance these approaches including public bank financing, increased tenant protections, and inclusionary zoning.
Read the full report <a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-tl/">
<b>here</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">4. AN ARTICLE IN THE
<i>DAILY YONDER</i></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>$B!H(BRural Counties Add 150,000 Jobs Over Last Year,$B!I(B</b> reports that rural counties close to cities showed most of the nonmetropolitan job growth from January 2017 to January 2018. Read the article
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-ti/"><b>here</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">5. THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> have published
a policy brief focused on preventing rural opioid overdoses and reducing overdose deaths in rural areas. The brief identifies policy options and includes three brief case studies. Get the brief
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-td/"><b>here</b></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">6.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<b>$B!H(BIN RURAL PENNSYLVANIA, Poverty Creates Barriers to Healthy Food Access and Federal Assistance$B!I(B</b> a report from PublicSource, highlights barriers related to food security in a rural Pennsylvania county, including poverty and transportation issues. In this
county, 16 percent of residents and 27 percent of children are food insecure. There are also many elderly residents on fixed incomes who rely on the food bank featured in the report. Click
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-ij/"><b>here</b></a> to get the report.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">7. NEW DATA RECENTLY RELEASED BY THE U.S. BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (BEA)
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offer a picture of the impact the arts have on the nation$B!G(Bs economy. The arts contribute $763.6 billion to the U.S. economy, more than agriculture,
transportation, or warehousing. The arts employ 4.9 million workers across the country with earnings of over $370 billion. Read more
<a href="http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyskduk-jyhjmudc-ir/">here</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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SOUTH CAROLINA SHAKES UP SCHOOL LUNCH</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">Four school districts in South Carolina are shaking up the lunchroom and transforming school meals by using innovative techniques. From developing a unique
distribution process, to running the cafeteria like a restaurant, creating "worm food", and harvesting rooftop garden produce, South Carolina is putting farm to school on the map. Check out their story and read how one
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwNDAzLjg3ODU0OTgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDQwMy44Nzg1NDk4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjM2MDM0JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&107&&&https://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/farm-school-grant-program"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">Farm
School Grantee</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">, Spartanburg District 6, makes it all look easy!
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.saveur.com/south-carolina-reimagine-school-lunch#page-2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;font-weight:normal">Learn More.</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;font-weight:normal">
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