[MainstreetTowns] Funding, Publications, and Learning
Jeremy Zeller
Jeremy.Zeller at okcommerce.gov
Mon Oct 29 08:15:40 CDT 2018
There is not a lot of Main Street opportunities this time, but I am sending it to you in case you know anyone who may benefit from these opportunities. A lot of agriculture.
Jeremy Zeller
Economic Development Specialist/Main Street
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Jeremy.Zeller at OKcommerce.gov
405-815-5186 | OKcommerce.gov<https://okcommerce.gov/>
Funding Opportunities
1. The FY 2019 USDA Farm to School Grant Request for Applications (RFA)<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=309362> is available! Grants are designed to expand farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. Due to additional funding made available to the Farm to School Grant Program, the Office of Community Food Systems seeks to award approximately $7.5M in FY 2019 funding.
· Find more details at https://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/resources-farm-school-grant-program-applicants
· Eligible applicants: Schools and school districts, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, small and medium-sized agricultural producers or groups of small to medium-sized agricultural producers, and non-profit organizations. Please see Additional Information on Eligibility in the RFA for more details.
· Application deadline: December 4, 2018
· Awards are up to $100,000 for Implementation Grants and $50,000 for Planning & Training Grants
2. OCFS is pleased to announce that the Request for Proposals (RFP)<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=10.575> for the development of a Farm to School Program Training Curricula has been released. This RFP process will establish one or more Cooperative Agreements with one or more organizations to create a producer-focused training curriculum designed to build producer capacity to launch or expand farm to school efforts. The contracted organization(s) will also conduct and evaluate "train the trainer" style trainings on how to use the curriculum.
· Find more details at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=309260.
· Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses, For-profit organizations, & Nonprofits. Please see Additional Information on Eligibility in the RFP for more details.
· Application deadline: November 26, 2018
· FNS expects to award approximately $1 to $2 million dollars to one or more applicants.
3. American Association of School Librarians Grants Opportunity<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/166/apply>
The American Association of School Librarians is offering grants to public school libraries in the communities served by Dollar General. The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to pre-K-12 public schools whose school library programs have been affected by a natural disaster, fire, or an act of terrorism. Schools that have absorbed a significant number of displaced/evacuee students are also eligible to apply. Deadline: grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit the AASL website here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&https://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jjdkdjg-jrdkjdiduk-a/> to submit an online application.
4. Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers & Ranchers<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&https://firstnations.org/grantmaking/2018NAFSIKeepseagle>
First Nations Development Institute is offering grants through Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers, provided under the First Nations Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative. Grants of up to $40,000 are available to organizations in Native communities for programs that serve or directly collaborate with Native American farmers and ranchers. Native American-controlled nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, and Native American community-based groups that further Native American farming and ranching activities are eligible to apply. Deadline: letters of intent 10/5/2018; full proposals are due 12/14/2018.
5. Rural Energy for America Program (REAP<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&109&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency>)
USDA is offering funding through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans. The program offers financing and grant funding for agriculture producers and rural small businesses to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems or complete energy efficiency improvements. Deadline: 10/31/2018.
6. Inspire! Grants for Small Museums<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&110&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/inspire-grants-small-museums>
IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America Program designed to inspire small museums to apply for and implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plan. Deadline: November 01, 2018
7. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&111&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-americannative-hawaiian-museum-services-program>
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. They are intended to provide opportunities to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, educational services and programming, professional development, and collections stewardship. Deadline: November 01, 2018
8. Museum Grants for African American History and Culture<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&112&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african-american-history-and-culture>
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture support activities that build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. Deadline: November 01, 2018
9. Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&113&&&https://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities/2018/fy-2019-rsvp-competition>
Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs in areas that currently do not have an RSVP grant. Letter of Intent (Optional): Oct 10, 2018 | Application Deadline: Nov 7, 2018
10. FY 2018 Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&114&&&https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy18shop>
HUD is offering grants through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), which seeks to facilitate and encourage innovative homeownership opportunities on a national, geographically diverse basis. Homebuyers must be low-income and must contribute a significant amount of sweat equity towards the development of the SHOP units. Deadline: 11/12/2018.
11. Delta Health Care Services Grant Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&115&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/delta-health-care-services-grants>
USDA is offering funding through The Delta Health Care Services Grant Program, which supports the development of health care services, health education programs, health care job training programs, and the development and expansion of public health-related facilities. Deadline: 11/19/2018.
12. Shakespeare in American Communities<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&116&&&https://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/shakespeare>
National Endowment for the Arts is offering funding through the Shakespeare in American Communities in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Funds will be distributed through two programs: Schools and Juvenile Justice. The Schools program aims to reach middle and high school students in underserved schools throughout the United States with high quality, professional productions of Shakespeare's plays. Matching grants of $25,000 will be provided to up to 40 theater companies to support performances and related educational activities for middle and high school students from a minimum of ten schools. The Juvenile Justice program will provide grants of $20,000 to $25,000 to six to ten organizations to support theater education programs that reach young people within the juvenile justice system. No matching funds are required for this program. Deadlines: Intent to apply emails for both programs will be accepted through 12/7/2018; the application deadline is 2/14/2019.
13. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&117&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff>
Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff, a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, supports staff capacity building projects that use professional development to generate systemic change within a museum. Deadline: December 14, 2018
14. National Leadership Grants for Museums<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&118&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-museums>
National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can improve service to the public. Deadline: December 14, 2018
15. Museums for America<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&119&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america>
The Museums for America (MFA) program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Deadline: December 14, 2018
16. AmeriCorps State and National Grants FY 2019<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&120&&&https://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding-opportunities/2019/americorps-state-and-national-grants-fy-2019>
Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS) is offering funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities in 2019 include prescription drug and opioid abuse, education, and public safety. Deadline: Letter of Intent 12/12/2018 (optional); application 1/30/2019.
17. Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&121&&&https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/grants-state-library-administrative-agencies>
The Grants to States Program is the largest grant program run by IMLS; it provides funds to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) using a population-based formula. SLAAs may use federal funds to support statewide initiatives and services; they also may distribute the funds through subgrant competitions or cooperative agreements to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries in their state. Deadline: April 01, 2019
18. FY 2018 EDA Disaster Supplemental<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&122&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=302953>
EDA announces general policies and application procedures for the Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Subject to the availability of funds, this investment assistance will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) (Stafford Act) as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and of wildfires and other natural disasters occurring in calendar year 2017. To be competitive, applications must clearly incorporate principles for enhancing the resilience (as defined under Section A.4, below) of the relevant community/region or demonstrate the integration of resilience principles into the investment project itself. Resilience is an essential component of any strategy for mitigating the potential for future disaster-related losses and adverse economic impacts for communities. Therefore, inclusion of resilience principles in the project is a necessary step to improve the capacity of the region to recover more quickly from future disaster events. Applicants must include a narrative attachment as a part of their application materials, describing in detail the nexus between their proposed project scope of work and disaster recovery and resilience efforts. The strength of the nexus to the disaster is drawn from the consequences of the relevant disaster(s) and the intended project outcomes that fulfill the community's specific post-disaster needs.
19. FY 2018 Economic Development Assistance Programs | Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&123&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=306735>
EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA's Public Works and EAA programs.
20. VA Office of Rural Health Funding Programs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&124&&&https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/providers/funding.asp>
Funding, technical assistance, and mentoring for rural VA facilities to implement promising practices and/or enterprise-wide initiatives. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
21. Walmart Foundation | Request for Proposals for Incumbent Service-Sector Worker Upskilling<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&125&&&https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/topic_files/USDARD/USDARD_884/2018/10/03/file_attachments/1083239/Upskilling%20RFP%20Fall%202018__1083239.pdf>
In 2015, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation launched the Retail Opportunity Initiative, a five-year, $100 million sector-wide effort aimed at strengthening the transferability of skills of the U.S. retail workforce and developing ways to make it easier for front-line workers to advance their careers. To date, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have funded research, held convenings, executed upskilling pilots in cities across the country, and learned a significant amount.
22. Community
· RWJF Culture of Health Prize<https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2018/2019-rwjf-culture-of-health-prize.html?rid=0034400001rm8CzAAI&et_cid=1327338> Purpose: Recognizes communities like these that are making health a priority for all-especially for those facing the greatest barriers to good health. Deadline: 11/1/18.
· The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Grants<https://www.packard.org/what-we-fund/> Purpose: Funding for many different projects including those with a focus on Climate Change, Access to Healthy and Early Learning, Supporting Local Communities, and Helping Farmers Protect the Planet and Nourish the World. Date: Rolling.
· Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs (Economic Development Administration) <https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=290874> Purpose: Construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments to support regional economic development strategies. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, Native American tribal organizations, institutions of higher education, governments. Funding: $100,000 - $3 million. Deadline: Rolling.
· How to Use CDBG for Public Service Activities<http://hudexchange.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=87d7c8afc03ba69ee70d865b9&id=3eff215cc4&e=3173ebabe6>, is a four-module video on the Community Development Block Grant's eligible and ineligible public service activities, how to ensure a public service program meets a CDBG national objective, and considerations for building an effective public service program to maximize the positive impacts in a community.
23. Rural
· The Ford Family Foundation offers the Community Building Spaces Grant<http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/rural-capital-projects> Purpose: To provide funding for the development of public spaces. Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental entity, or IRS-recognized tribe. Funding: $50,000 to $250,000. Deadline: Rolling.
· The Ford Family Foundation offers The Good Neighbor Grant<http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/good-neighbor-grants> Purpose: To provide small grants to organizations in response to unexpected needs or simple projects. Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, governmental entity, or IRS-recognized tribe. Funding: $1,000 to $10,000. Deadline: Rolling.
· Community Facilities Fund (Rural LISC) <http://programs.lisc.org/rural_lisc/images/resources/asset_upload_file142_22220.pdf> Purpose: Rural LISC was recently approved as a USDA Community Facilities Re-lender. These loans fund construction of essential community facilities. Eligibility: Nonprofits or public entities in rural areas. Funding: $100,000 - $8 million. Deadline: Rolling.
· Community Facilities Grant and Loan Program (USDA RD)<https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program> Purpose: Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities, including local food system facilities, in rural areas with populations under 20,000. Funding: Varies. Eligibility: Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, federally-recognized Tribes. Priority is given to small communities (populations of 5,500 or less) and low-income communities. Deadline: Rolling.
· Rural Business Development Grant (USDA RD)<https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants> Purpose: Supports development of small rural businesses, including projects related to land acquisition/development, community economic development, and feasibility studies. Funding: $10,000 to $500,000. Eligibility: governments/authorities, nonprofits, universities, federally-recognized tribes, rural cooperatives. Deadline: Applications accepted through local or state Rural Development offices once every year.
24. Food Systems and Food Security
· RWJF Culture of Health Prize<https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2018/2019-rwjf-culture-of-health-prize.html?rid=0034400001rm8CzAAI&et_cid=1327338> Purpose: Recognizes communities like these that are making health a priority for all-especially for those facing the greatest barriers to good health. Deadline: 11/1/18.
· Developing Healthy Places<http://kresge.org/programs/health/developing-healthy-places> Purpose: Kresge Foundation seeks to fund nonprofit or government initiatives that build healthier and more equitable food systems, transportation infrastructure, and land use. Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities. Funding: Varies. Deadline: Rolling.
· Surdna Foundation/Local and Regional Food Grants<http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/sustainable-environments.html> Purpose: Fund projects that develop regional food infrastructure, reduce barriers to access, strategize financing, or link organizations to more effectively advance regional food efforts. Preference is given to projects that address low-income communities of color and combine food supply efforts with infrastructure construction. Eligibility: Non-profit organizations. Funding: Need-based. Deadline: Rolling.
· The Good Food Fund in Michigan<http://migoodfoodfund.org/> Purpose: $30 million to supply loans, grants, and new market tax credits for the Good Food Sector. This grant prioritizes enterprises that serve low and moderate-income food-insecure Michigan communities. Sponsored by Fair Food Network, Capital Impact Partners, Michigan State University Center for Regional Food, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Funding: Varies. Eligibility: Good Food enterprises in Michigan that promote the aims of the Fair Food Network. Deadline: Rolling.
25. Farmer, Rancher & Food
· Organic Certification Cost Share Programs<https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/occsp> (USDA-AMS) Purpose: Helps cover organic certification-related expenses. Eligibility: Producers and handlers. Funding: Up to 75% of certification costs. Deadline: Check with state department of agriculture.
· Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farmer Rancher Grant Program<http://www.sare.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant> Purpose: Funds projects that research sustainable solutions to farm management. Funding: up to $7,500 for individual projects and up to $22,500 for group projects. Deadline: Varies.
· Illinois Annual Agriculture Loans<http://illinoistreasurer.gov/Individuals/Ag_Invest> Purpose: Helps Illinois farmers pay annual start-up costs associated with seed, fertilizer, plants, crop insurance, and other expenses. Funding through the Ag Invest Annual interest rate reduction program from the Illinois Treasurer's Office. Eligibility: Please see website. Deadline: Rolling.
· Farm Storage Facility Loans<http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/facility-loans/farm-storage/index> Purpose: Provides low-interest financing to build or upgrade permanent facilities to store or process agricultural products. Most recently, these loans made available funding for refrigerated vehicles. Funding: Up to $500,000 per loan. Eligibility: Please see eligibility requirements here<https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/frm_storage_facility_lns.pdf>. Deadline: Rolling.
· USDA Microloans<http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/microloans/index> (USDA-FSA) Purpose: USDA's Farm Service Agency provides financial assistance for small, beginning farmer, niche and non-traditional farm ownership or operations. Non-traditional farm operations can include truck farms, farms, direct marketing farmers, Community Supported Agriculture, restaurants and grocery stores, or those using hydroponic, aquaponics, organic, and/or vertical growing methods. Eligibility: Please see website. Funding: Maximum of $50,000. Deadline: Rolling.
· USDA EZ Guarantee Loans (USDA-FSA) <https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/guaranteed-farm-loans/index> Purpose: USDA's Farm Service Agency has streamlined this loan process for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program provides $100,000 to help beginning, small underserved, and family farmers and ranchers to purchase farmland or finance agricultural operations. The USDA also added a new category of lenders, including microlenders. Funding: Up to $100,000. Deadline: Rolling.
· Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program<http://www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/FarmLand/FarmLand.aspx?div=Farm_AEPP_Index.htm> Ohio Department of Agriculture) Funding: Varies. Eligibility: Land owners with greater than 40 acres of land in the State of Ohio. Land use must remain in agricultural production. Deadline: Rolling.
26. Environment
· USDA, NRCS Offers Assistance to Protect Privately-Owned Wetlands, Agricultural Lands and Grasslands<https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/releases/?cid=NRCSEPRD1365223>. Purpose: Eligibility: Land eligible for agricultural easements includes cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and nonindustrial private forest land. Funding: up to 75% of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement. Deadline: see website. Click here<https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/acep/> to find more information.
Publications
1. Income and Poverty in the United States: 2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&127&&&https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2018/demo/p60-263.pdf>
"Income and Poverty in the United States: 2017" is a report from the U.S. Census Bureau that discusses income levels and the number of people in poverty for 2016 and 2017, along with the percent change from 2016 to 2017. It includes statistics for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas (see Table 1 and Table 3). The report is based on data from the 2018 and earlier Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements.
2. Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&128&&&https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/Spotlight-on-Opioids_09192018.pdf>
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids." The report provides data on prevalence of substance use, and opioid misuse, use disorders, overdoses, and related topics, as well as a discussion of prevention programs and screening.
3. Percent of residents participating in SNAP varies across States<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&129&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011KvmiGyUSKmHuoC92jQL7GfmA-mrn-XV8sea594Nixe31DqNQUBsQmeixWqrU6JQOiFXsATHFeUFUyFZTaHsAvLKVfTBAYwNP4PiQaDopqeka2-16IDKjVUV6zHNGVsF50rsF3TCIxLjcLJG63ZMc9JAGVbr_OjKvUnGghzK6DjI3qK2oabKH8fj1KWK0EbL_GHtX3PYOA-XHspJmym2-kifC2rkd9vw2qGA1qvum0az8VuKyW24cAeklbma8Pvi0oCOx4oF7Zz6hD8hfHWd7w==&c=LKXdNIX5d0JqjsbLA92my6d0oAGd1FsDl6gnGujkKnDRaNzF6lhFsQ==&ch=QZqLA4DSAR1i_Qr5vOT1X9wEa9Vg5pOFRaPGxm_gtiAE_z54Q1s1Ww==>
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-USDA's largest food assistance program-provided assistance to 42 million low-income individuals in the United States in 2017. These individuals accounted for 12.9 percent of the U.S. population, down from 13.7 percent in 2016. The share of Americans participating in SNAP has declined each year since 15.1 percent participated in 2013. Among seven FNS-defined regions nationwide, in 2017, the Southeast region had the highest average share of residents receiving SNAP benefits at 15.1 percent, and the Mountain Plains region had the lowest average share of residents receiving SNAP at 9.6 percent.
4. U.S. spending on food away from home continued to outpace food-at-home spending in 2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&130&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E11gl1QIaX8u8RO8FpvIVUJH5UDejWVOL6F__BFife5K5NxgbqNp2i1pJUCdZ9lXUOyy_HANRmW47oyF7gwxFeiEqfnM94AfuyTstDC-pUN3fwHOR0D8Su7fyeoROtjlV1zo4xS_ED21Hw3hOiM8Eol2lU3LcJ9TZXt7wa7bYzhxcB0qcrvq07pHxhJnCMCjeTx8dIxnMgZrM2oNALxl8mL_2jMyUb0EyRHdiZ7Ac5q0f2uWgKcHeEp4sNqfnqJ9puJYiOSWCCfULKc6VZlWdQ==&c=m47w0EYQFPJxs6rDStSYBUPbUm5nLYu_5A1IOtIc4onqqe17GU-rlA==&ch=AVKq7TZWppWkGLLx_pLnSsxgVuiTF_CXsb8AqoEkp0MOJmCCcRg1TQ==>
U.S. consumers, businesses, and government entities spent $1.62 trillion on food and beverages in 2017. Spending at food-away-from-home establishments accounted for 53.8 percent of these expenditures, and the remaining 46.2 percent took place at grocery stores, supercenters, convenience stores, and other retailers. Food-away-from-home outlets incur costs for the workers required to prepare and serve food, as well as for buildings, equipment, and utilities.
5. North Carolina, recently affected by Hurricane Florence, accounted for an estimated 3 percent ($11 billion) of U.S. farm sector cash receipts in 2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&132&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X-BjlVMruqjsRBHaBR557LSEi-NeSit-y_pQNCZuAI3QSBmS-S6mnf4khsAkZJ4vyYqzkkprtsauzCkgH0Qu_bfrRTM9rwWzUjrCRO3uyqEX0C1_E-HU2dTooeXxa_2-AbI8zl8yHHJH-SvKBDO2seTmUH_jjJBq4IB2HmlKXb4mysPhb98DbiIAaevdqVzanhxpVnwrMYOguG11gvIDg0a6oRghmxAJ-bASiubkBYwINizJEA5pniaqw6iqBZTA8Kui1a5s11TelN_2n2BTAQ==&c=XSDtjJwfAFSnZoVlXBHO7xim9fPmtvvlasJtI7cTWwbsC_tVQnc28g==&ch=JgnVA9dhn8SDCVAUKYYzWWofMvPkXi2fy8_u7V0BtdFE6ejPpjq-_g==>
Each August, as part of the its Farm Income data product, ERS produces estimates of the prior year's farm sector cash receipts-the cash income the sector receives from agricultural commodity sales. State-level estimates provide background information about States subject to unexpected changes that affect the agricultural sector, such as the recent hurricane that struck North Carolina and surrounding States. In 2017, cash receipts for all U.S. farm commodities totaled $374 billion.
6. Districts with high-poverty schools generally make greater use of USDA's Community Eligibility Provision for school meals<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&133&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AptESREiq3aBrokBviZTV1iZOFUvjBNLFUxY1P5AqufsKK0YBHCFp8Bv7hTWSUsZRg9HKxEg1lwi1hp0iYD2HJGEGPFxH0Uz9DO2SG2kXhFYSoA4XlyDkV2RbVWBkOXubZhKndUAFMtn0g2dZU4ZSJr5Y71RAe72efLowMG6ZxF_CKnQePrquMp2uzrFPf4b0wlDOcC8sbilakVbYK59Tao6rL9wWW3wFIA0ZTDes6vnWBDER0D8vc9IeTBh1b4AI-bciy2sbDfMgxmv6hph4Q==&c=j9TwZ-ICQNZAFC4Wql-NvirYwO9qI5qd8DndsfFcqa1I5EqSL9I1Qg==&ch=GnD_ePuQi78wC8eaRPeyN3tuX7M42KSk8VUuq9uatltUIuytHo8khg==>
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows eligible schools in high-poverty areas to offer free USDA school meals to all students. Eligibility to use CEP is based on the share of students participating in specified income-based assistance programs-known as the Identified Student Percentage (ISP). Schools are eligible to use CEP if the ISP for the school, group of schools, or district is at least 40 percent. ERS researchers used administrative data from USDA and States for the 2015-16 school year to group eligible school districts into categories based on the highest school-level ISP in the district.
Events and Learning
1. Broadband USA Webinar Series<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&136&&&https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/>
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), as part of its BroadbandUSA program, will host a series of webinars on a monthly basis to engage the public and stakeholders with information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital inclusion, strengthen policies and support local priorities. The Practical Broadband Conversations webinar series will provide an ongoing source of information on a range of topics and issues being addressed by BroadbandUSA, including but not limited to best practices for improving broadband deployment, digital inclusion, workforce skills, and e-government. BroadbandUSA will hold the webinars from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the third Wednesday of every month, beginning October 17, 2018 and continuing through September 18, 2019. NTIA will post the registration information on its BroadbandUSA website under Events.
2. October 30, 2018 @ 2pm CT/3pm ET Even without commercials, mailers and social media noise, voters can have a difficult time understanding the implications of proposed laws and policy changes they're asked to vote on Election Day. This webinar looks at Arkansas' model of voter engagement and shares how Extension professionals can incorporate ballot issue education into programs for voters of all ages. Learn More<https://msstate.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5ca7d8376aa62d6950d6f58e&id=b67b45ffe3&e=e85c58f8eb>
3. Geriatric Emergency Departments: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities for Engagement<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDA1Ljk1ODQxNzYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAwNS45NTg0MTc2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDQzOTkxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&137&&&https://www.giaging.org/news-events/tester/?_cldee=c2ZlbHprZUBsaXNjLm9yZw%3d%3d&recipientid=contact-121b5ca7f822e811813be0071b671021-7ade15745dd34da680921f460f3ee413&esid=1b1da214-ffbc-e811-818f-e0071b6af151>
Grantmakers in Aging will hold a webinar, "Geriatric Emergency Departments: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities for Engagement," Monday, October 29, 2018, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT. The Emergency Department (ED) is often the point of entry for older adults into the healthcare system, and plays a unique role in setting the trajectory of care for this rapidly growing and often vulnerable segment of the population.
4. New! Webinar: Perspectives of First Year Farmers Market Managers (Illinois Farmers Market Association)<https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=19277&mc_cid=91e3123d05&mc_eid=617ac65703> Date: 10/29/18.
5. Farmer Survey in Minnesota & Wisconsin: Determining baseline losses in specialty crop production and understanding supply-chain constraints to total utility. Purpose: Brief interviews and measurement on-farm. Measurement in the field takes place once fields are no longer being harvested, so very little involvement needed from the grower. Researchers are looking for vegetable producers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, growing green pea, snap bean, sweet corn and cucumber. For a brief how-to on measuring surplus in the field, here's a video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9dE9EavUSg&feature=youtu.be Contact Lisa Johnson (706-340-3029 or l_johnson at ncsu.edu<mailto:l_johnson at ncsu.edu>) or Rebecca Dunning (rebecca_dunning at ncsu.edu<mailto:rebecca_dunning at ncsu.edu> 919-389-2220).
6. Growing Innovations<http://www.growinginnovations.com/> Purpose: Offers ideas and practical applications for all areas of specialty agriculture-from pre-production to post-harvest. Date: 11/7-8/18 Location: Las Vegas, NV.
7. New! Angelic Organics Beginning Farmer Training Program for Veterans<https://www.learngrowconnect.org/takeroot> Dates: apply by 12/10/18, program begins 1/19. Location: Caledonia, IL.
8. New! Organic Grower Summit 2018<https://www.organicgrowersummit.com/> Date: 12/12-13/18 Location: Monterey, CA.
9. New! MOSES Organic Farming Conference<https://mosesorganic.org/conference/> Date: 2/21-23/19 Location: LaCrosse, WI.
10. Thought Leaders in Food & Agriculture Speaker Series<https://foodfinanceinstitute.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8acfb962aed85fd310d960bd1&id=0f08bd6e08&e=73b894e4e1> (Grow North MN) Location: Minneapolis, MN.
11. Organic Grain Promotion Initiative. The demand for locally and sustainably produced grains for baking, cooking, brewing, distilling and other needs is rising fast. Oak Park, IL-based FamilyFarmed is developing a coalition of growers, buyers and sellers to help expand this market and to persuade more farmers to transition land to growing grain sustainably. Know a farmer, buyer or producer who would be interested in participating? Contact Jay McGhee, Market Development Manager.<mailto:jay at familyfarmed.org>
12. Food Survey-Local Food Safety Collaborative<https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iUfvn4ovfllbk9> (LFSC). LFSC is a collaboration between National Farmers Union and the FDA. The survey is one component of a needs assessment to address the needs of small producers and processors with regards to food safety and compliance with applicable Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.
13. Mentorship Program (The Land Connection) <http://thelandconnection.org/farmers/mentorship-program> Purpose: One-year mentorship for beginner small, diversified farm operators, organic transition, and everything in between. Date: Rolling. Location: Illinois and Indiana.
14. USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) <http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/index> Purpose: Provides financial and technical assistance to address agriculture conservation practices related to: drinking water protection, reducing soil erosion, preserving wildlife habitats, preserving/restoring forests/wetlands, and aiding farmers whose farms are damaged by natural disasters. New CRP programs were recently announced for organic farmers<https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/news-releases/2016/nr_20160226_rel_0020> and dairy farmers<http://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/news-releases/2016/nr_20161104_rel_184> with 100 or fewer head of grazing dairy cows. Date: ongoing. Location: Nationwide.
15. Homegrown By Heroes<http://hgbh.org/> Purpose: Promotes farmer veterans' point-of-sale visibility, greater awareness of farmer veterans, business planning and food safety support from the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Dates: Annually renewable. Location: Nationwide.
16. USDA Whole-Farm Revenue Protection<http://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/wfrp.html> Purpose: Provides risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy. This insurance policy is available to farms with less than $8.5 million in total revenue. The policy is also available to specialty and/or organic commodity farms or local or regional producers. Location: Nationwide.
17. Bridges to Opportunity (USDA FSA) <http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/outreach-and-education/bridges/index> Purpose: Connects agricultural producers, information and resources, and non-USDA partner organizations. Location: See link for counties serviced.
18. Organic Grain Listserv<https://mosesorganic.org/farming/farming-topics/field-crops/#resources?utm_source=October+2016+eNews&utm_campaign=enews+October+2016&utm_medium=email> (Moses and University of Wisconsin-Madison) Purpose: Provides information about events, best practices, resources and, equipment for grain farmers.
19. Beginning Farmer Incubator Program (Pushing the Envelope Farm) <http://www.pushingtheenvelopefarm.org/for-farmers> Purpose: Provides young growers training in small-scale farm operation. Program provides organically managed land and farm infrastructure with on-site housing, access to ongoing education, and the opportunity to live with other young sustainably-minded farmers. Date: Ongoing. Location: Geneva, IL.
20. Farmer Field School Scholarship (MSU Student Organic Farm) <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Ehij9JGX-r0i0YA3r2sgCKV2EQwV0GMRaeuOQYqIj4bJQw/viewform?c=0&w=1> Purpose: Scholarships for MSU Farmer Field School workshops.
21. Big Green is now accepting applications for school Learning Gardens for the 2018-19 school year. Big Green builds school vegetable gardens that also function as outdoor classrooms where students can grow food and connect lessons to their classroom to the natural world. The deadline for applications is rolling and applications are evaluated as they are received. You can find the application at www.biggreen.org/apply<file://fnstx/mwro/central/Initiatives%20-%20Natl%20&%20MWR/Good%20Greens%20Initiative/Templates%20&%20Email%20Blasts/GoodGreens%20Email%20Templates/www.biggreen.org/apply> and questions can be sent to Chicago Project Manager Kalle Waterhouse @ kwaterhouse at biggreen.org<mailto:kwaterhouse at biggreen.org>
22. School and Farm to School
· Salad Bars in Schools<http://www.saladbars2schools.org/get-a-salad-bar/> Purpose: Provides technical and financial support to install salad bars in schools. The initiative is jointly sponsored by United Fresh, the Center for Disease Control, and others. Location: Nationwide.
· FNS Farm to School E-letter. Sign up at farmtoschool at fns.usda.gov<mailto:farmtoschool at fns.usda.gov>
· New! National Good Food Network Community Kitchens, Incubators & Accelerators Webinar<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7589682869967666947?source=ngfn&utm_source=Wallace+Center&utm_campaign=7e76bac948-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_11_02_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11f12f3497-7e76bac948-86525> Date: 11/1/18.
· Farm Bureau's Local Food Conference<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Pq8B3a_NcNxsZKjUt3aLhBYkv6eAFAh2PO2SbTONnpSfGoX5J9jXPeZ4ZteX9njCxWWRkI5-BDdDN0mjSoh_oYQ1oIr7j1UAFQXou-2fB6bZsebl_qzirn_S7kswtjAKanOfNA8tBDVLc06Gx3jsq6VrXXuTuhm8m3Y-g0aJvF3b2iisyd-Shk2NbnzgGdPiyFwd6ltHnubnxLMs2O6CvpuC2azm0KEy&c=hLNsg6Xpvy1OKdEpqKe-yC7m8Qmwet6MOQcQOQL1IpKcUcY6RyETRw==&ch=zOD2nn9E-QWwis7yDetp1RI6_kMEUPTtRbZPIdXMABietu_JXz7QBg==> Date: 11/5-7/18 Location: Bloomington, IL.
· New! Mitigating Risk in the Food Supply Chain Webcast (Food Logistics)<https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=ACBMeblast&utm_source=FL%2BWebcast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HCL181017012&o_eid=5446A2965523C5Y&rdx.ident%255Bpull%255D=omeda%7C5446A2965523C5Y&om_id=1015427050&eventid=1644895&sessionid=1&key=EFC04B3AC3EB3000BCBFF5D3FF5CA469®Tag=&sourcepage=register> Date: 11/7/18.
· New! FARM Illinois' Horizon21cSummit<https://farmillinois.yapsody.com/event/index/294231/horizon21c-summit?mc_cid=58ec348bc5&mc_eid=68075a025e> Date: 11/6-7/18 Location: Chicago, IL.
· Wallace Center 2018 Food Hub Benchmark Study Now Accepting Participants<http://www.wallacecenter.org/news/-2018-food-hub-benchmark-study>
· National Nutrition Network (Wholesome Wave) <http://www.wholesomewave.org/our-initiatives/nationalnutritionincentivenetwork/> Purpose: Connect with those involved in nutrition incentive programs, access tools to build and sustain nutrition incentive programs, and work one-on-one with Wholesome Wave's technical assistance providers to expand programs. Dates: Rolling.
· Farmers Market Facebook Forum (Ohio Farmers Market Managers Network (FNMN))<http://ohiofarmersmarkets.org/2017/03/02/fmmn-launches-managers-forum-on-facebook/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FarmersMarketManagementNetwork+%28Farmers%27+Market+Management+Network%29> This forum is available to farmers markets that are 2017 FMMN members.
· Farmers Market Partners. USDA facilitates a collaboration with Midwest farmer's market coordinators to discuss challenges, successes, news, and events. Together we can learn ways to improve and increase markets. Conference calls are held every 3-4 months and info is shared via emails. Please email Penny Weaver at penny.weaver at fns.usda.gov<mailto:penny.weaver at fns.usda.gov> if interested.
· Interested in authorizing your Farmers Market/direct retail to receive SNAP? Contact USDA-FNS EBT/Farmers Market coordinator Scott.Keller at fns.usda.gov<mailto:Scott.Keller at fns.usda.gov>
23. Food Systems
· New! National Good Food Network Value Chain Coordination Webinar<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2119819227951749378?source=ngfn&utm_source=Wallace+Center&utm_campaign=7e76bac948-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_11_02_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11f12f3497-7e76bac948-86525> Date: 10/25/18.
· New! National Good Food Network Community Kitchens, Incubators & Accelerators Webinar<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7589682869967666947?source=ngfn&utm_source=Wallace+Center&utm_campaign=7e76bac948-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_11_02_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11f12f3497-7e76bac948-86525> Date: 11/1/18.
· Farm Bureau's Local Food Conference<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Pq8B3a_NcNxsZKjUt3aLhBYkv6eAFAh2PO2SbTONnpSfGoX5J9jXPeZ4ZteX9njCxWWRkI5-BDdDN0mjSoh_oYQ1oIr7j1UAFQXou-2fB6bZsebl_qzirn_S7kswtjAKanOfNA8tBDVLc06Gx3jsq6VrXXuTuhm8m3Y-g0aJvF3b2iisyd-Shk2NbnzgGdPiyFwd6ltHnubnxLMs2O6CvpuC2azm0KEy&c=hLNsg6Xpvy1OKdEpqKe-yC7m8Qmwet6MOQcQOQL1IpKcUcY6RyETRw==&ch=zOD2nn9E-QWwis7yDetp1RI6_kMEUPTtRbZPIdXMABietu_JXz7QBg==> Date: 11/5-7/18 Location: Bloomington, IL.
· New! Mitigating Risk in the Food Supply Chain Webcast (Food Logistics)<https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=ACBMeblast&utm_source=FL%2BWebcast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HCL181017012&o_eid=5446A2965523C5Y&rdx.ident%255Bpull%255D=omeda%7C5446A2965523C5Y&om_id=1015427050&eventid=1644895&sessionid=1&key=EFC04B3AC3EB3000BCBFF5D3FF5CA469®Tag=&sourcepage=register> Date: 11/7/18.
· New! FARM Illinois' Horizon21cSummit<https://farmillinois.yapsody.com/event/index/294231/horizon21c-summit?mc_cid=58ec348bc5&mc_eid=68075a025e> Date: 11/6-7/18 Location: Chicago, IL.
· Wallace Center 2018 Food Hub Benchmark Study Now Accepting Participants<http://www.wallacecenter.org/news/-2018-food-hub-benchmark-study>
· National Nutrition Network (Wholesome Wave) <http://www.wholesomewave.org/our-initiatives/nationalnutritionincentivenetwork/> Purpose: Connect with those involved in nutrition incentive programs, access tools to build and sustain nutrition incentive programs, and work one-on-one with Wholesome Wave's technical assistance providers to expand programs. Dates: Rolling.
· Farmers Market Facebook Forum (Ohio Farmers Market Managers Network (FNMN))<http://ohiofarmersmarkets.org/2017/03/02/fmmn-launches-managers-forum-on-facebook/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FarmersMarketManagementNetwork+%28Farmers%27+Market+Management+Network%29> This forum is available to farmers markets that are 2017 FMMN members.
· Farmers Market Partners. USDA facilitates a collaboration with Midwest farmer's market coordinators to discuss challenges, successes, news, and events. Together we can learn ways to improve and increase markets. Conference calls are held every 3-4 months and info is shared via emails. Please email Penny Weaver at penny.weaver at fns.usda.gov<mailto:penny.weaver at fns.usda.gov> if interested.
· Interested in authorizing your Farmers Market/direct retail to receive SNAP? Contact USDA-FNS EBT/Farmers Market coordinator Scott.Keller at fns.usda.gov<mailto:Scott.Keller at fns.usda.gov>
24. Health
· Health Care Partners. FNS Public Affairs facilitates a collaboration with primarily health care partners (eg: Mayo Clinic, Blue Cross Blue Shield) and related organizations and agencies who view hunger as a health issue. FNS holds conference calls every four months and sends monthly email blasts with news, resources, grants focused on FNS nutrition assistance programs, healthy food access, and work being done by health care companies and hospitals. Please email Alan Shannon at alan.shannon at fns.usda.gov<mailto:alan.shannon at fns.usda.gov> if interested.
25. Community
· City Innovator Connect (Living Cities and Bloomberg Philanthropies)<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdspqdp37PmJ5lw0rbb-xDDpgllbXKuAR6xf40sZZNbfMmn2g/viewform> Purpose: Are you an innovator working in city government? Do you know others who are innovators in city government? Fill out this survey by Living Cities and Bloomberg Philanthropies to help them tailor their new funding opportunities. Dates: Available until survey closes.
· How to Use CDBG for Public Service Activities<http://hudexchange.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=87d7c8afc03ba69ee70d865b9&id=3eff215cc4&e=3173ebabe6>. This is a four-module video on the Community Development Block Grant's eligible and ineligible public service activities, how to ensure a public service program meets a CDBG national objective, and considerations for building an effective public service program to maximize the positive impacts in a community.
26. Tribal
· New! First Nations: The Business of Indian Agriculture & Business Planning Development Training Workshops<http://www.cvent.com/events/business-of-indian-agriculture/event-summary-d34de125a2414c8d996058a22968c72d.aspx> Date: 11/6-8/18 Location: Sacramento, CA.
· Free webinar, Capital Opportunities in Agriculture. Explore opportunities for capitalizing agriculture endeavors with Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Click here<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5322009399214456066> to register.
27. National Summit for Gateway Communities: Shepherdstown, WV December 11-13, 2018
· This three-day summit will bring together gateway communities, their partners and experts from conservation, community and economic development, recreation and tourism, planning, and other creative fields to highlight success stories and lessons learned while engaging in robust discussions that lead to specific actions for invigorating the future of gateway and rural communities. Learn More
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