[MainstreetTowns] Funding, Publications, and Learning

[Jeremy Zeller]

Not everything may pertain to your organization but you may know someone who could use the information.
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FUNDING



1.       Intro to Applying on Grants.gov<https://www.grants.gov/> (webinar).

2.       How to Register with Grants.gov<https://www.grants.gov/> (webinar).

3.       Food and Farm Communications Fund's grant program<https://foodandfarmcommunications.org/?utm_source=FSLN+Members&utm_campaign=7203c3d7c3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_30_04_47_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb89bf5877-7203c3d7c3-195221> Purpose: to support community-based organizations in making small-scale investments in communications training, platforms, and know-how opens soon! Limited-resource, movement-based organizations serving disenfranchised communities will receive priority. Deadline: 10/9/19.

4.       USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative<https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/specialty-crop-research-initiative-scri> Purpose: The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Deadline: 10/15/19.

5.       EPA Environmental Justice Grant Writing Basics Blog Series— Learn tips and advice for writing federal grant applications through the Grant Writing Basics Blog Series, more information here<https://blog.grants.gov/category/learngrants/grant-writing-basics/>.

6.       CRS Issued Updated Report: “Small Business Administration: A Primer on Programs and Funding”<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMjA0Ljk4NTYzNTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTIwNC45ODU2MzUwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDY1ODE4JmVtYWlsaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9YWxhbi5zaGFubm9uQGZucy51c2RhLmdvdiZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&153&&&https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/RL/RL33243> Congressional interest in the SBA’s loan, venture capital, training, and contracting programs has increased in recent years, primarily because small businesses are viewed to stimulate economic activity and create jobs.

7.       Annie’s Grants for Gardens<https://www.annies.com/giving-back/grants-for-gardens> Purpose: for the creation of school gardens. Deadline: 11/1/19.

8.       Whole Kids Foundation offers School Programs & Grants<https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/schools/> Purpose: Dedicated to growing healthier kids through better nutrition. Salad Bar Grant<http://www.saladbars2schools.org/get-a-salad-bar/schools/> Eligibility: Any district or independent school participating in the National School Lunch Program. Funding: See website. Deadline: See website.

9.       School Fruit and Veggie Grants (Skoop and Chef Ann Foundation)<http://www.chefannfoundation.org/programs-and-grants/project-produce/> Purpose: Awards school projects that help kids learn about and eat more fruits and vegetables. Sponsored by Skoop and Chef Ann Foundation. Eligibility: Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. Schools with greater than 50% free and reduced eligible enrollment encouraged to apply. Funding: $2,500/school. Deadline: Available until funding is depleted.

10.   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.

11.   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.

12.   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.

13.   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.

14.   Interested in authorizing your Farmers Market/direct retail to receive SNAP? See our webpage<https://www.fns.usda.gov/ebt/snap-and-farmers-markets> to obtain information and to apply.

15.   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.

16.    USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative<https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/specialty-crop-research-initiative-scri> Purpose: The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address key challenges of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture, including conventional and organic food production systems. Deadline: 10/15/19.

17.   USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program<https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/small-business-innovation-research-program-phase-i> Purpose: projects should prove the scientific or technical feasibility of the approach or concept. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR topic areas. USDA SBIR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. Deadline: 10/23/19.

18.   Organic Certification Cost Share Programs (USDA-AMS)<https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/news-releases/2019/usda-accepting-applications-to-help-cover-producers-costs-for-organic-certification-?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> Purpose: Helps cover organic certification-related expenses. Eligibility: Producers and handlers. Funding: Up to 75% of certification costs. Deadline: 10/31/19.

19.   USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program<https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/rcpp/> Purpose: promotes coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our collective ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. Deadline: 12/3/19.

20.   New Farmers.gov Feature Connects Farmers with Farm Loans that Fit Their Operation<https://www.farmers.gov/connect/blog/loans-and-grants/new-farmersgov-feature-connects-farmers-farm-loans-fit-their> A new online tool can help farmers and ranchers find information on USDA farm loans that best fit the needs of their operation. The tool is especially helpful to farmers who are new to farm loans and need help finding the right type of loan for their business needs.

21.   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.

22.   USDA GroupGAP: Source Local. Safely.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fsm1.multiview.com%2Ft%2FgcH1AAfbaBPV32DiQB2PfKMdPaaTMcBIB4oaaaaTMcBOTOSIuaa%3Fo%3D6_wE39x~amp%3Bi%3DVqVs.nmVsiti~259vkix.pxYf.btq~amp%3Bq%3D8s~amp%3Bs%3D~amp%3Bw%3DVqVs.nmVsiti~259vkix.pxYf.btq~amp%3B60ByEv9xC1&data=01%7C01%7C%7C798efa55a5e24834138508d70f966931%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1&sdata=Jd8i4FsYcsTgfOIc3QRmL4Viy5%2BNOpGSyTL3sxx2nbU%3D&reserved=0> The USDA GroupGAP program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http:%2F%2Fsm1.multiview.com%2Ft%2FgcH1AAfbaBPV32DiQB2PfKMdPaaTMcBIB4oaaaaTMcBOTOSIuaa%3Fo%3D6_wE39x~amp%3Bi%3DVqVs.nmVsiti~259vkix.pxYf.btq~amp%3Bq%3D8t~amp%3Bs%3D~amp%3Bw%3DVqVs.nmVsiti~259vkix.pxYf.btq~amp%3B60ByEv9xC1&data=01%7C01%7C%7C798efa55a5e24834138508d70f966931%7Ced5b36e701ee4ebc867ee03cfa0d4697%7C1&sdata=OJmXUUuGghX14Mc757Um0PTc%2BgFsg8dp1AlThxXaeWU%3D&reserved=0> helps ensure that locally-sourced produce meets the highest standards of safety and quality through the most rigorous audit process. Each GroupGAP farm is audited multiple times per year.

23.   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.

24.   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.

25.   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.

26.   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.

27.   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.

28.   Head Start Grow More Food Good Garden Grants<https://www.nhsa.org/our-work/initiative/gro-more-good-garden-grants/garden-grant-faqs> Purpose: to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to more children and families in the Head Start community. Deadline: 10/11/19.

29.   2020 RWJF Culture of Health Prize<https://www.rwjf.org/content/rwjf/en/library/funding-opportunities/2019/2020-culture-of-health-prize.html?rid=0034400001rm8CzAAI&et_cid=1792456>. Purpose: The Prize will recognize up to 10 winning communities working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity for all with a $25,000 prize. Prize-winning communities represent diverse places throughout the country-cities, counties, tribes, and rural towns. Deadline: 11/4/19.

30.   SeedMoney grants for Garden Projects<https://seedmoney.org/apply/> Purpose: For gardens including public food garden project, including youth gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, etc., regardless of location. Deadline: 11/12/19.

31.   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.

32.   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.

33.   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.

34.  New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26112%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfifund.gov%2Fprograms-training%2FPrograms%2Fnew-markets-tax-credit%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138774007&sdata=%2Fnqts5bNNY%2F17gRjybm4GEw0OQp0yKiTiln0IfS04M0%3D&reserved=0> The U.S. Department Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) opens its 2019 round of the NMTC Program which aims to break this cycle of disinvestment by attracting the private investment necessary to reinvigorate struggling local economies. NMTC Program Fact Sheet: English<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26113%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfifund.gov%2FDocuments%2FNMTC%2520Fact%2520Sheet_Jan2018.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138774007&sdata=uQtYhoeSS1NrYEJ4rGqc5R7dfuHG1IzvCqZ5gXOnw2Y%3D&reserved=0> / Español<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26114%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfifund.gov%2FDocuments%2FCDFI_NMTC_Span.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138784000&sdata=%2BbuxxK8CNS9A3YDFKvmKHJwsYMlNjscFPMbXjnIORcU%3D&reserved=0>. Introduction presentation<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26115%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfifund.gov%2FDocuments%2F2018%2520Introduction%2520to%2520the%2520NMTC%2520Program%2520-%2520FINAL.PDF&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138784000&sdata=LohGj8iFMVcto7igi5SUclvuziD6IZOU1moLfYHwnsQ%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: October 28, 2019

35.  Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26116%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grants.gov%2Fweb%2Fgrants%2Fview-opportunity.html%3FoppId%3D320174&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138793993&sdata=jeWJHWeOBzS%2FJNagX%2F2PgTraq2ljQtkGfUcWtONORfw%3D&reserved=0> The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invests to support transportation programs in counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. Specific requirements apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26117%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2FHEALTHBENEFITS%2Fresources%2Fpublications%2FIB10-760_va_HRTG_brochure_071415.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138793993&sdata=BCQ%2F249I0CV74xeYxMmaOJFHGEpF3kexbHI8cL71KnY%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: October 31, 2019

36.  Pre-Disaster Mitigation<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26118%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fmedia-library-data%2F1566838030892-2ce88be44262b32999aecba3e383aa05%2FPDMFactSheetFY19Aug2019.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138803988&sdata=UrRXahLDUQ0elLrrKagudAkAqJ1%2BKY9YXQWG0C7v0Co%3D&reserved=0> FEMA offers funding to implement a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program with the goal of reducing overall risk to the population and structures from future hazard events. Tribal Set Asides<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26119%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fmedia-library%2Fassets%2Fdocuments%2F182171&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138813980&sdata=Na%2F09qvBYCN7CD4jnoO4LK6e1Z4ZL5kHddfh2G2WSNo%3D&reserved=0> and Flood Mitigation Assistance<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26120%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fema.gov%2Fmedia-library-data%2F1566838228911-f228284e94d43af0d6b16214dcf07f63%2FFMAFactSheetFY19Aug2019.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637038983138813980&sdata=F5Sv%2BGtU47bamu%2BsBswbooBX%2Bb8hp9ixOcuwDL92x9Y%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

37.  The US Economic Development Administration<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eda.gov&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258041019&sdata=2VmANolIcid8CJltc6HSBjb3q7N6E678BWn1HgM8zrc%3D&reserved=0> has made $587 million available for eligible applicants in communities affected by disasters in 2018 and 2019. Applicants should propose long-term, regionally-oriented, and collaborative strategies designed to generate economic growth and resilience. EDA will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis. For more information, click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eda.gov%2Fdisaster-recovery%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258051011&sdata=HnrR0nypnilKflm9ErGEhli6uT293LJtpDPV43iDnJA%3D&reserved=0>.

38.  The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rd.usda.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258051011&sdata=ijhGZYZ7bpKcksnehZotB83rM2nhzzqEE61l6crkEYw%3D&reserved=0> is accepting applications for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rd.usda.gov%2Fprograms-services%2Frural-economic-development-loan-grant-program%2For&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258061005&sdata=%2FjKrb%2F2mAjjrhtRBcciJ7P02DaImKVJeIM6ACz935Rs%3D&reserved=0>. Through the REDLG Program, USDA provides zero-interest loans and some grant funds to rural utilities, which they in turn pass through to local businesses for projects that will retain or create employment opportunities in rural communities. The funding may be used to assist with business start-up and expansion costs; business incubators; feasibility studies; advanced telecommunications and computer networks for medical, educational, and job training services; and community facilities that spur economic development.  Application deadlines and more information on this program is available here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rd.usda.gov%2Fprograms-services%2Frural-economic-development-loan-grant-program%2For&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258061005&sdata=%2FjKrb%2F2mAjjrhtRBcciJ7P02DaImKVJeIM6ACz935Rs%3D&reserved=0>.

39.  The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a 2020 Census Toolkit for State and Local Officials<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Fdecennial%2F2020%2Fresources%2Ftoolkits%2Ftoolkit-state-local-officials.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258071007&sdata=Ls8G5YIyZ7JzLoYDHSOB5n%2FUURNd%2B%2B5bB4NbdcbJbX8%3D&reserved=0>. The toolkit provides resources designed to help increase response rates to the Census and motivate constituents to respond. The results of the Census ultimately impact federal funding and support that communities receive. Encouraging accurate and complete Census participation and results helps ensure adequate federal support for communities and regions across the country.  Click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.census.gov%2Fprograms-surveys%2Fdecennial%2F2020%2Fresources%2Ftoolkits%2Ftoolkit-state-local-officials.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258071007&sdata=Ls8G5YIyZ7JzLoYDHSOB5n%2FUURNd%2B%2B5bB4NbdcbJbX8%3D&reserved=0> to access the toolkit.

40.  The US Economic Development Administration<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eda.gov&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258081001&sdata=6B%2FMr435%2FaQT%2FXsT6NniTQmP69TvUcFOaXnIoqOpWXc%3D&reserved=0> is encouraging its economic development partners to find ways to highlight Opportunity Zones in their regions in order to attract investment and encourage public-private partnerships. EDA has created an EDA Opportunity Zones Webpage for economic development stakeholders and others to use as a resource to help them foster job creation and attract private investment. Click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feda.gov%2Fopportunity-zones%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258081001&sdata=%2FuxbDchKGZ8rnj8oc8H1LImJ0KOOdLyntgVYfxCpBuM%3D&reserved=0> to access the EDA resource page.

41.  The Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenergypolicy.columbia.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258090990&sdata=H7VWD1KdpnnMqV%2FKXVXBzSu3GWPr5GjRdV4xwwoQz7Y%3D&reserved=0> and Brookings<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brookings.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258090990&sdata=Ewxz8aYCNinf%2BiVFY6URKEkkUKzY4vkccxb7NrhwS3M%3D&reserved=0> have released a report, “The Risk of Fiscal Collapse in Coal-reliant Communities” that examines the implications of a carbon-constrained future on coal-dependent local governments in the United States. It considers the outlook for US coal production over the next decade under such conditions and explores the risk this will pose for county finances. The paper also considers the responsibilities of jurisdictions to disclose these risks, particularly when they issue bonds, and the actions leaders can take to mitigate the risks. Click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenergypolicy.columbia.edu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Ffile-uploads%2FRiskofFiscalCollapseinCoalReliantCommunities-CGEP_Report_FINAL.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C1%7C637044214258100980&sdata=MKWTpHLx3Ure6aCf7U9Yqz2VNrtPcsUYoEoVlZxx%2Buw%3D&reserved=0> to access the report.

42.   The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisc.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258100980&sdata=95xQn75Aj1YEFXCbZfhqDq%2BcBKUD3CGLltXQnWtFydk%3D&reserved=0> has partnered with the Council for Development Finance Agencies (CDFA)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdfa.net%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258110979&sdata=G3eCJip6a%2BP6dYnENwGnXBT9x3CVFOA9yo8pUYheARQ%3D&reserved=0> and the Ford Foundation<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fordfoundation.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258110979&sdata=xj4VsrhD3BIaf0WfPXkt0kzR8epshNkGDUDo6iBTjqE%3D&reserved=0> to develop a playbook for community partners on Opportunity Zones. This playbook is the first in a series in which LISC aims to lay out potential trajectories and best practices for the range of Opportunity Zones actors. The new playbook is available here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lisc.org%2Fopportunity-zones%2Fcommunity-partners-playbook%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258120972&sdata=6pK4cjwu4vYyCzZlwGDFch6Vu70E%2FGEXgQ5T8Be3Ogg%3D&reserved=0>.

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1.       Seven Habits for Effective Farmers Webinar Series<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNTMwLjY0NTE2MTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNTMwLjY0NTE2MTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA5NTQ2MSZlbWFpbGlkPWFsYW4uc2hhbm5vbkBmbnMudXNkYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWFsYW4uc2hhbm5vbkBmbnMudXNkYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&106&&&https://ag.tennessee.edu/cpa/Pages/webinars.aspx?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=> Dates: Thru 11/6/19.

2.       FNS Farm to School E-letter. Sign up at farmtoschool at fns.usda.gov<mailto:farmtoschool at fns.usda.gov>

3.       National Good Food Network Webinars<http://ngfn.org/resources/ngfn-cluster-calls/ngfn-cluster-calls?utm_source=FSLN+Members&utm_campaign=b62a01d98d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_19_04_58&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb89bf5877-b62a01d98d-195221#november-1-2018-community>

4.       Authors Megan Phillips Goldenberg and Ken Meter, well known for their work on food systems assessments across the country, suggest that current and common assessment tools may not be precise enough for estimating the impacts of small local food firms, and that approaches that make community linkages more visible may be more appropriate. See this article<https://winrock.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6e853d37c1ed4db967a79125&id=d72edd9086&e=1cd34a5f3e> from the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development<https://winrock.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6e853d37c1ed4db967a79125&id=08f644d1a7&e=1cd34a5f3e>.

5.       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.

6.       The Legacy Project<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26127%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fnwcdc.coop%2Fthe-legacy-project%2Fvideos%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138853959&sdata=DFo75XuWoWMiKmjW%2B3ZyQVDzkTN%2F7cL76%2B41zecGmcs%3D&reserved=0> The Northwest Cooperative Development Center<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26129%26%26%26http%3A%2F%2Fnwcdc.coop%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138873945&sdata=HmcT7eT1wi7KZcibewq3CqEa2uClDiueC9lE6o6CjXE%3D&reserved=0>, with funding provided by USDA Rural Development, Washington State Microenterprise Association, and Washington State Department of Commerce, offers this free 7 part dynamic video series on key steps for businesses to become a Cooperative or Employee Owned.

7.       Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): A Primer on Telehealth <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26130%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.everycrsreport.com%2Freports%2FR45834.html&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138873945&sdata=WJNhc%2B47JhiChz0GpQwsuwTrlCJk3JiPe01SaymlFoA%3D&reserved=0> This Congressional Research Service publication addresses how the Veterans Health Administration (VA) is using telehealth to increase access to care for veterans and provides an overview of VA telehealth programs and requirements, the impact of the VA MISSION Act, issues for Congress to consider, and rural Veterans.

8.       Along These Lines: Electric Co-Ops are fighting back <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26131%26%26%26http%3A%2F%2Fnewsletters.email.nreca.org%2Fq%2F1HsJWIXiYSFUMG88bcsn8%2Fwv&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138883938&sdata=0DcLyKts3uAzyuAWp3xEp9hl6q%2BMtqaEUwioLw3%2FK1Q%3D&reserved=0> NRECA podcast covers the diminishing access to health care in many of the country’s rural areas: In towns where incomes and populations are in decline, local hospitals and clinics are closing at an alarming rate, and doctors are leaving or opting to settle elsewhere, but electric co-ops are fighting back with some creative, community-focused solutions.

9.       Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program (Delta Program)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26105%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grants.gov%2Fweb%2Fgrants%2Fview-opportunity.html%3FoppId%3D315918&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138724034&sdata=qVkUuIOTQ%2BvHavEbliVkpS9YBKEDzS%2BMB2Z2pMb6wAQ%3D&reserved=0> Health Resources and Services Administration’s Delta Program supports and encourages the development of integrated health care networks to address unmet local health care needs and prevalent health disparities in rural Delta communities. Application Deadline: December 6, 2019

10.   FY 2019 EDA Disaster Supplemental<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26107%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grants.gov%2Fweb%2Fgrants%2Fview-opportunity.html%3FoppId%3D319126&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138744019&sdata=MZQ2zY183XKCrB5zpr9gSWN1mZcbtiFwoi4T24YY604%3D&reserved=0> U.S. Economic Development Administration assistance helps communities/regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Application Deadline: Ongoing

11.   Virtual Living Room-Using Technology to Address Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26108%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frs.org%2Fvirtuallivingroom&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138744019&sdata=TMUnEJ0dLGzzAAHp97vHFudznr80XBekg8vmCYk%2Bd6k%3D&reserved=0> Grants that combine rural technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources, and local support to help improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas. Application Deadline: Ongoing

12.   Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26109%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rd.usda.gov%2Fprograms-services%2Ftelecommunications-infrastructure-loans-loan-guarantees&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138754017&sdata=i6i%2Bd6R2YIMpUa5MZ7WlkipuhY%2BByKFznTYoieGHkCE%3D&reserved=0> USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Services offers this program to provide financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas. Application Deadline: Ongoing

EVENTS/LEARNING

1.       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.

2.       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.

3.       CFARE Webinar - Local Food Procurement: A Catalyst for Small Farm Economies? Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 from 12-12:45 p.m. EST Register here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001wql2ABDeCZbyzrbrS4SonayTQFMbfE5xjIYdfZHv1_mEy4RUv5Zf7IqY3iszybPGY0IHFef9Wc-YcXdlDJ5pWjuGN56zSrsHrHGYZfTye5GjG4VF4hE3CZNRAoCFELvuIKKZqZPoXlQTK-INvljZ6of9Hcl633HoEvaFJH_MJIc3z40G3YEG-cYVt2EnAi2WWEsoLRQg6LqNVYRaZtgyUMBGvyDoABcUBl4j3cqM2X6qNvu0gn1ExS_uwaKE6igOLBIIur6GoOw%3D%26c%3DPc8a12UHM6VUuFOHhpDv7jpr4PBYOG6iIEFxWBY-08drPoNmBNmq2Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DjSVKcYEIjKZQ2DKdlt_5vrIyQRMm4PxAn0bD_Keual0Zjcmf2okgDQ%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C958bb0769ea5450a8da408d740e55d4b%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637049226176577415&sdata=MWI3gHEvSXMTKzwh6MGHrL4utx5sfrsVcpkNycpvkgw%3D&reserved=0> Presenters: Dawn Thilmany, Colorado State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001wql2ABDeCZbyzrbrS4SonayTQFMbfE5xjIYdfZHv1_mEy4RUv5Zf7FA6RRnaMbMWFUb3muDiLmvUdg1YKAaLZdDjZuOpFJQpm8SudR_B9mu4ah8v8zc90Vj0sA4NFyfMEc7Onj7YA8E-4KQjDu3JXBeNx1LVw7vhEnxnPqpBDVAJNA8VHPsLDzWcJ9beDBXpymfL-hXbOe-SqFalYtJMbQ%3D%3D%26c%3DPc8a12UHM6VUuFOHhpDv7jpr4PBYOG6iIEFxWBY-08drPoNmBNmq2Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DjSVKcYEIjKZQ2DKdlt_5vrIyQRMm4PxAn0bD_Keual0Zjcmf2okgDQ%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C958bb0769ea5450a8da408d740e55d4b%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637049226176587401&sdata=Lm7vA3OULas3cjKnddwnVJxENYrW%2BxY6jF%2FBoKciKHM%3D&reserved=0> Becca Jablonski, Colorado State University<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001wql2ABDeCZbyzrbrS4SonayTQFMbfE5xjIYdfZHv1_mEy4RUv5Zf7FA6RRnaMbMWQ-acWwRzBUUkFOcuWJSFwFah3diAB196dmEoa9gj_ASHiOo3l51O3jFcmWotUESYjSxsQ1mPcf5nIfXm58wSTkYfgZK9PLM3DQlWY0pvvK0h2Cdu2hRSzwcnpARvexZAl7rPOLUJev4%3D%26c%3DPc8a12UHM6VUuFOHhpDv7jpr4PBYOG6iIEFxWBY-08drPoNmBNmq2Q%3D%3D%26ch%3DjSVKcYEIjKZQ2DKdlt_5vrIyQRMm4PxAn0bD_Keual0Zjcmf2okgDQ%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C958bb0769ea5450a8da408d740e55d4b%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637049226176587401&sdata=W0W%2BZMFJNrMIEBh49uQAesB6F4YFO45tQ3A3dxGte2k%3D&reserved=0>

4.       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.

5.       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.

6.       USDA Midwest Health Care Partners. FNS Midwest 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 usda.gov<mailto:alan.shannon at usda.gov> if interested.

7.       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.

8.       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.

9.       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.

10.   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.

11.   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.

12.   Rural Homecoming<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26138%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Frcap.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2F2019Q3.RCAP_.RuralHomecomingPressRelease.FINAL-1.pdf%3Fmc_cid%3D189766af89%26mc_eid%3D83071a01a4&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138923916&sdata=yOYG%2BR2nTBquFH3lgxixDNT5R8LF8CWJ4DSdjFOMrLw%3D&reserved=0> October 18 - 20 | Various locations This fall, communities will come together to celebrate and give current and former residents a reason to reconnect with their hometown and the innovation and unique attributes that make their community so special. Rural Homecoming was developed by the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) in partnership with the LOR Foundation, and today the organizations are launching the program by inviting any rural community across the country to participate, free of charge. Sign up.<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTEyLjEwMDk2ODUxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkxMi4xMDA5Njg1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzgxNzU1JmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26139%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Frcap.us18.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Dad0367770c778e9bb4f6f629c%26id%3D92d6f0edb4%26e%3D83071a01a4&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C834d46bc49ac4c925d0708d73794785e%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637038983138933909&sdata=yFXoNXuDTt2d3n5NbeU%2FicAmZCMOtK7h9h9ocXjyTE8%3D&reserved=0>

13.   NORA<https://www.neokregion.org/index.php> registration open for the 2019 Regional Summit October 22, 2019<https://www.neokregion.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=events&srctype=detail&category=Events&refno=64> at Northeastern State University UC, Tahlequah, OK. Scholarships are available by written request to Lisa Smith. Scholarships will need to include name, organization, community and reason. Please contact Lisa Smith, Executive Director for additional questions or more information.

14.   Join Recast City<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recastcity.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258160947&sdata=X8zIwRyCiiwbdJGoXF9o2urWwUs564E%2FlBoahtZMD6k%3D&reserved=0> on October 10 at 12 p.m. ET for a free webinar on how to boost the local economy and create thriving communities through small-scale manufacturing and supporting small business entrepreneurs.  Click here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recastcity.com%2Fwebinars&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258160947&sdata=aXQ8aaNdo9Uc%2FlA0Kv2do2HQLPj3ybt1tAAIx4QstQc%3D&reserved=0> to learn more and to register.

15.   EPA’s Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Fbrownfields&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258170947&sdata=NTAZjN6XL7VJcpj01O0GPBYhtvzrrAJjoLWmACmzk0E%3D&reserved=0> is hosting a free multi-part webinar series called RE-Development Academy for Communities that will discuss the process for redeveloping a contaminated site through the eyes of a property developer. Community members (including local governments, economic development, and environmental protection departments, community nonprofits, brownfield redevelopment agencies & other local stakeholders), technical assistance providers, and state and tribal partners are encouraged to participate.  Click each of the links separately to register for the webinars:  October 18 Webinar: Peering into the Crystal Ball: How the Market Decides Future Use!<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnjit.us12.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Df46f747a5a540037311ec18cf%26id%3Dd825e4c003%26e%3D85f31b514b&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258170947&sdata=yePXPSjeFJJ6VKcXz1L2YgjKpdL1pZnYw68k0aov1d0%3D&reserved=0>; November 8 Webinar: Pulling Back the Curtain: How Developers Make Money!<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnjit.us12.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Df46f747a5a540037311ec18cf%26id%3Daad3ec8e81%26e%3D85f31b514b&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7C81922aa9916b44332a6a08d73c566f17%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637044214258180933&sdata=BLaWN86ptpZLZcAZoWKq6j2by3A8PZ4DmAwRHuD%2BIoM%3D&reserved=0>

16.   How Officials and Boards Can Be More Idea Friendly Learn more here: https://saveyour.town/officials/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsaveyour.town%2Fofficials%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce0535b8cf6514b0fb04b08d742dffd52%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637051402120789985&sdata=fmCdOIR50q5LZLyH7wBtc9k8gzFnTnO2As1BnISR6jg%3D&reserved=0> In our Survey of Rural Challenges, the role of officials and boards comes up over and over for people. People tell us it’s a challenge either because they are in that role themselves or they work directly with them. And they aren’t always open to new ideas! You’ll learn practical steps you can put into action right away that changes the way you approach officials and board members approach their role to be more Idea Friendly. You’ll learn how to work with board and officials to help them be more open to new ideas. Deb Brown deb at saveyour.town<mailto:deb at saveyour.town> cell 641-580-0103 www.saveyour.town <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.saveyour.town&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce0535b8cf6514b0fb04b08d742dffd52%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637051402120799980&sdata=k3YfQxphEauXtCFdp%2FWFoG8JQlw1TDftQ0lI7PVVcIc%3D&reserved=0>

17.   The USDA Food and Nutrition Service completed its study of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and posted a fact sheet that provides a number of insightful facts about SFSP activity. Did you know…

·         The largest group of SFSP sponsors are School Food Authorities (SFAs) followed by Non-Profit organizations. SFAs comprise 45 percent of SFSP operators while another 39 percent are Non-Profits.

·         Sponsors of SFSP manage, on average, seven feeding sites.

·         There is still room for growth with one out of every five SFSP sites served only lunch. More expansion can be done in breakfast or snack service for children during the summer months.

·         Finally, SFSP sites served up to 900 children per day!

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18.   Chef Ann Foundation Looks to “Get Schools Cooking<http://www.chefannfoundation.org/programs-and-grants/get-schools-cooking/>”! The Chef Ann Foundation is a national non-profit that helps schools ensure that every child can access to fresh, healthy food. Their newest “Get Schools Cooking” initiative is a 3-year assessment and strategic planning program providing schools the operational knowledge to move from “heat and serve” to a “from scratch” cooking operational model. Chef Ann Foundation’s is now accepting applications for Get Schools Cooking<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTMwLjEwODQ1NzAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkzMC4xMDg0NTcwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzkyODMyJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26104%26%26%26http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chefannfoundation.org%2Fprograms-and-grants%2Fget-schools-cooking%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cc63c0b0e082a4b64d39308d745bfdc62%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637054562643845210&sdata=H63QpJMRYG4uEsTk4uCMYC8nrUlpU7hnCABmUoyUiO8%3D&reserved=0> through Oct. 28. This is a great opportunity for school districts ready to make the transition to a scratch cook program. Apply today<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTMwLjEwODQ1NzAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkzMC4xMDg0NTcwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzkyODMyJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26105%26%26%26http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2EWB7ht&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cc63c0b0e082a4b64d39308d745bfdc62%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637054562643845210&sdata=wrzDRh1WqQkMNw1Ne7ji2bLD99QFEPtJzfqJE1X15XI%3D&reserved=0> and learn more about this program here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinks.govdelivery.com%3A80%2Ftrack%3Ftype%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwOTMwLjEwODQ1NzAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDkzMC4xMDg0NTcwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2NzkyODMyJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGF2ZS5zaGlkZWxlckBva3N0YXRlLmVkdSZ0YXJnZXRpZD0mZmw9Jm12aWQ9JmV4dHJhPSYmJg%3D%3D%26%26%26106%26%26%26https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIox1eRuBykY%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cc63c0b0e082a4b64d39308d745bfdc62%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637054562643855210&sdata=YJB0AgMn9sKLqjZSl4DMOHCpnWc3mG%2FnWzx4Ax%2BzQrU%3D&reserved=0>.


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