[MainstreetTowns] Funding, Publications, and Learning

Fri Oct 25 10:24:06 CDT 2019

As always, not everything may pertain to you, but you may know someone who will benefit from the information.  One thing I want to point out is that this is a good way to build partnerships and potentially recruit volunteers.  As you receive information that may benefit someone else, a partnership is forming.
FUNDING

1.       The Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2020 Farm to School Grant Program is now online and available through Grants.gov. This year, FNS seeks to award up to $10 million to schools, school districts, nonprofits, State and local agencies, agricultural producers, and Indian tribal organizations to plan, and implement farm to school activities.
Grants ranging in size from $20,000 to $100,000 will be available for approved proposals in FY 2020. All interested applicants are encouraged to visit the announcement here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001bMtVLozgbNgZUL9tHigeaGT7hxd2lGO_SOGmbioZxSX9DOxy0i1_gyHeE7xAC-cYKbqS62KgDrJ2tlsfaZL82ZYg7KLhiD1Kq6AWExsr7FfjQ0aRyXtNxkMaHO0XuvgHG-1w8aOsQryEDOWyq2o7N7b5wNRNNFe0bqZC9qwK03UoAMd-PeE6cXRDzexQSadE8-2CSrQi6UeLLmRmtOnhjg%3D%3D%26c%3DLDqbCRzkfppI0OGxNq0o352roUTvie6LTVpR_oUDphn6bGxBzyv8TQ%3D%3D%26ch%3Dxa7vqq9USSXie1DFLSNFnhnKL-58MirP0LbudOx1KJssRP8139eJUw%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce11ac6883eaa4f52013b08d753f62c30%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637070189082109786&sdata=6iizXyYvAcpDYmc%2FF6n978fB2oL1XmWHUlismI2N6nw%3D&reserved=0>.

2.       USDA Publishes Notice on Farm Bill Changes<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yZC51c2RhLmdvdi9maWxlcy9SRF9DRmFuZFdFUF9GZWVzUG9wdWxhdGlvbl9GYWN0U2hlZXQxMDIwMTkucGRmIn0.R-PwR963dP-zK8YgooATuI_VePi8sbXLu8tV08LOTh0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960397496&sdata=62xbtpDfG3OveyreKKwg5yWXhlFejwsh9P2lk5vWYBs%3D&reserved=0>  USDA publishes notice on Farm Bill changes to rural population limits and other eligibility rules for Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program and the Water and Waste Disposal Guaranteed Loan Program.

3.       Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yZC51c2RhLmdvdi9wcm9ncmFtcy1zZXJ2aWNlcy9ydXJhbC1lbmVyZ3ktYW1lcmljYS1wcm9ncmFtLXJlbmV3YWJsZS1lbmVyZ3ktc3lzdGVtcy1lbmVyZ3ktZWZmaWNpZW5jeSJ9.ORpi0uk2gVTayBNgwS6TH6Irc_GmuquSKrJAzyUaILQ%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960402481&sdata=dcrm4JqAdVMdGq%2BpYugyFdUmyptirF4kHotOdcnpWjg%3D&reserved=0>
USDA funding supports agricultural producers and rural small businesses to reduce energy costs and consumption by purchasing and installing renewable energy systems and making energy efficiency improvements in their operations. Application Deadlines: Grants Oct 31 and March 31, 2020. Loan Guarantees<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yZC51c2RhLmdvdi9maWxlcy9VU0RBX1NBX1JFQVBfTk9TQTA4MzAxOS5wZGYifQ.i4xeqJVkiCos2nmB2QZ1hEwfTszM0vdKmp_23CuHZ-s%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960407469&sdata=xyATD%2B8r8Pu%2B0yp9cwQpqcUYVYS6GWrtrwSdFsJJQvc%3D&reserved=0>: Accepted year-round

4.       Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTMyMDE3NCJ9.EhO3brHPuudAAH_bRaA3X8F1pD0WBxIqehyyXS9D6pI%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960412468&sdata=IRgcaLXVuUptd4hW2S%2FPaF39vKPp4l4h37yo4waQu64%3D&reserved=0>
Department of Veterans Affairs grants support transportation programs in counties with fewer than seven people per square mile. Specific requirements apply<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy52YS5nb3YvSEVBTFRIQkVORUZJVFMvcmVzb3VyY2VzL3B1YmxpY2F0aW9ucy9JQjEwLTc2MF92YV9IUlRHX2Jyb2NodXJlXzA3MTQxNS5wZGYifQ.SF4jdpPZG-LD0ZKX0PVHe5uevbUL4IoRge-KKRh0kLg%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960417456&sdata=dB4SN9EGpPmGc4WasqpCyQabMdzh0JHr9F6nivKDT%2FU%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: October 31, 2019

5.       Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTMyMTEzNCJ9.t5ldNvFwso7qrniFN38-8rmS-s928Uwrj4AkhgjhMyI%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960422446&sdata=WJcsuFhzYEByvIUzRIEwXt9H2BOFIFv1D3Ox%2BoTwhcQ%3D&reserved=0>
USDA grant program assists communities with water or wastewater systems through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipients. Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

6.       Solid Waste Management Grant Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTMyMTEzNSJ9.T0nJP6GMbST0jp68NfFdAkSxa2-6qkPJUnYqt-a6Nm0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960427436&sdata=IdCeDUWbYRv7xRz%2FYk7Up7IifVaMPeYoBbyhNxQDUI0%3D&reserved=0>
USDA grant program assists communities through free technical assistance and/or training provided by the grant recipient to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

7.       FY 2019 EDA Disaster Supplemental<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTMxOTEyNiJ9.HK3XZ24lYfW0GS3KcjZZViRvS5zm4KV7OP-SagG7XAY%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960432428&sdata=3in3goR%2FgV9WO8QeFODQYxMaO7YC5c6DwpP5Pan0fKU%3D&reserved=0>
U.S. Economic Development Administration assistance helps communities/regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies. Application Deadline: Ongoing

8.       New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGZpZnVuZC5nb3YvcHJvZ3JhbXMtdHJhaW5pbmcvUHJvZ3JhbXMvbmV3LW1hcmtldHMtdGF4LWNyZWRpdC9QYWdlcy9kZWZhdWx0LmFzcHgifQ.uVTBLubF8w5By3VjT3G-T7ZUf8BUPrus2np7NBPFrUw%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960437419&sdata=1WMFadgb1t8MgUKdueX19Bf4bYAgsBzrI8N0KmMeW8o%3D&reserved=0>
U.S. Department of Treasury program 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=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGZpZnVuZC5nb3YvRG9jdW1lbnRzL05NVEMlMjBGYWN0JTIwU2hlZXRfSmFuMjAxOC5wZGYifQ.StiWGaJwk0KOqImmhQJcAUbrrg8YB-QLqVbd-WmUkpo%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960442409&sdata=NgJ%2FT8QBKYQfERv1mEH%2BlV1OpA5E%2BFwGgsRRSO6JgKI%3D&reserved=0> / Español<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGZpZnVuZC5nb3YvRG9jdW1lbnRzL0NERklfTk1UQ19TcGFuLnBkZiJ9.xQEoUlYw8RaEp4_CUlnk2Bw86b7AWex_Gr7ksI7Kdi0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960447396&sdata=v18khZqx4CFXlpKUVCcuQ21VXVmCee5ywuvHP66%2F2O4%3D&reserved=0>. Introduction presentation<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGZpZnVuZC5nb3YvRG9jdW1lbnRzLzIwMTglMjBJbnRyb2R1Y3Rpb24lMjB0byUyMHRoZSUyME5NVEMlMjBQcm9ncmFtJTIwLSUyMEZJTkFMLlBERiJ9.gHrQrTfcjQckAEuX-3rEMlM3MRj75NargForvkAha9M%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960452392&sdata=z1wbhYnlvQLmcjzPboovqS6GscYqKTnb%2Fv%2F00%2FeaD3I%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: October 28, 2019

9.       2020 Culture of Health Prize<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yd2pmLm9yZy9lbi9saWJyYXJ5L2Z1bmRpbmctb3Bwb3J0dW5pdGllcy8yMDE5LzIwMjAtY3VsdHVyZS1vZi1oZWFsdGgtcHJpemUuaHRtbCJ9.WuZssRDT04nXwsRle8Z8npKskI8Zlbe4twU8gJZdd0s%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960452392&sdata=X8I11gYcAfhoQD90D0zmB0N8ovVanhJ%2B48MylgpPoh4%3D&reserved=0>
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recognizes communities working together to transform neighborhoods, schools, and businesses that create the opportunity for better health. Application Deadline: November 4, 2019

10.   Rural Health Network Development Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ncmFudHMuZ292L3dlYi9ncmFudHMvdmlldy1vcHBvcnR1bml0eS5odG1sP29wcElkPTMxNTkxMyJ9.o29oOA0S-PhMCCFbsHtshO8gKIH5tjtIpvCHA6dBPDo%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960457382&sdata=WvPO50HWgmXRkD7be0FyhIr87uLYXwsCq%2BbctBFtxwQ%3D&reserved=0>
Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration funding improves the access and quality of health care in rural areas through network collaboration, adapting an evidence-based service model, and promoting sustainability of rural health networks through the creation of diverse products and services. Application Deadline: November 25, 2019

11.   Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pbWxzLmdvdi9ncmFudHMvYXZhaWxhYmxlL2FjY2VsZXJhdGluZy1wcm9taXNpbmctcHJhY3RpY2VzLXNtYWxsLWxpYnJhcmllcyJ9.lFobyjiOnucf3OW-a1rJZzSYT_ITjx3u7aeziFTekro%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960462374&sdata=vwi8K88LZ0xGGqJ4EbqyTQUkNc05sFy6L%2FUNsFdC1M8%3D&reserved=0>
Institute of Museum Library Services offers support for projects that strengthen the ability of small and/or rural libraries and archives to serve their communities and to build grantee capacity through participation in a community of practice with a focus on transforming school library practice, community memory and digital inclusion. Application Deadline: December 2, 2019

12.   The Ralph K. Morris Foundation Cooperative Leadership Fund Organizational Grant<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3JhbHBoa21vcnJpc2ZvdW5kYXRpb24ub3JnL2dyYW50X2FwcF9ndWlkZS8ifQ.wF4AR_1duO5yRJvjFwOp51lUcq2iUAGnk7KilH_KxW0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960467363&sdata=S%2FntLWjTnJnKZmur117ee54Nb3dU86lEmjafQgrOYlg%3D&reserved=0>
Grants provide support associated with training and educational programs for emerging cooperative leaders interested in the future of cooperatives, sustainability and environmental issues related to rural communities. Application Deadline: Ongoing

13.   Champions for Change<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.1FLDhFttro26JKXWnNkfNqUCEzhWecZLJDfnkoI5JNA%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960482335&sdata=5IlVJoZVk98FXeK5EssoaRkUoY7n78vnffjmWTMm9HY%3D&reserved=0>
Center for Native American Youth provides an opportunity for tailored training, support, and experience-based learning for youth. Applications Due October 28, 2019

14.   Tribal Access Program (TAP)<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.qDlcaeJ-mqo67W1h9IGclUoxoiyJ_TdNi037pb-BGAE%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960487326&sdata=xAWit0Afgrf%2FXWd73dx0ydyM2CnbpZp4prEY14cG5rk%3D&reserved=0>
U.S. Department of Justice program provides federally recognized tribes with enhanced ability to access and exchange data with the national crime information databases for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes. Application Deadline: October 31, 2019

15.   Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pbWxzLmdvdi9ncmFudHMvYXZhaWxhYmxlL25hdGl2ZS1hbWVyaWNhbm5hdGl2ZS1oYXdhaWlhbi1tdXNldW0tc2VydmljZXMtcHJvZ3JhbSJ9.J4Pl-WL9a2_Y1Bxkz60E5ooqsSkyo72Sp-G5ApkgYi4%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960492315&sdata=Skc8Ph9KbU0CheIwhxdhj5I27fFe8JzPI7LCC0nWDAE%3D&reserved=0>
Institute of Museum Library Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations with museum services. NOFO<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pbWxzLmdvdi9zaXRlcy9kZWZhdWx0L2ZpbGVzL2Z5MjAtb21zLW5hbmgtbm9mby5wZGYifQ.Y150d634tPbM0cvaEukpiri3IeG0Aiw7DY_iApfZKXo%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960497298&sdata=XNmFpc%2BZYEaOtj26qHxea7bEg8cIL8A7QFx5RunN18o%3D&reserved=0>. Application Deadline: November 15, 2019

16.   Native American Congressional Internship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51ZGFsbC5nb3YvT3VyUHJvZ3JhbXMvSW50ZXJuc2hpcC9JbnRlcm5zaGlwLmFzcHgifQ.uUBcgkANMmas0m8Q3NT6_t-3C4tolUxVTazMtW7lZCM%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960502298&sdata=1LQf%2BnRgsgrhVqCKVroodhcrlxAuYR49BrW%2FIMq4j%2B0%3D&reserved=0>
The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation offers a summer internship for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian country. Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

PUBLICATIONS

1.       How do we know that 42% of schools across the country participate in farm to school? The USDA Farm to School Census<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001bMtVLozgbNgZUL9tHigeaGT7hxd2lGO_SOGmbioZxSX9DOxy0i1_g_nRItbgVenAvBmF1TB3giSu6rRnv1Q8JhsBDahNSkk9M6xW4yg4bGG5TaOymNfF1OxU-RCos0ji5OjDmA3xiypuZi7RfG8PPDn8L0iVWnursrRW76zmz9g%3D%26c%3DLDqbCRzkfppI0OGxNq0o352roUTvie6LTVpR_oUDphn6bGxBzyv8TQ%3D%3D%26ch%3Dxa7vqq9USSXie1DFLSNFnhnKL-58MirP0LbudOx1KJssRP8139eJUw%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce11ac6883eaa4f52013b08d753f62c30%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637070189082119788&sdata=ra748XpLuVGiZr2Sa1ZuMxKCUpbGpN3VZm78OLYjDkE%3D&reserved=0>, of course! The Census happens every few years, capturing schools' efforts to buy local and teach students about food, nutrition and agriculture. The last Census was in 2015...and the next one is happening now!  See results from 2015 & 2012 here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001bMtVLozgbNgZUL9tHigeaGT7hxd2lGO_SOGmbioZxSX9DOxy0i1_gwfwiL4FIr5cKh0Xr9Vj1v4b12BRH4kRP9U79b6H_b8SmIKD3TjJnLIPPyOurHHTMQznTxhlIn9RwcXuZ_fEgbjllPRfOK78uZG-3UBKesgbxxL-ZE2wsW8I-4W2Opp1VrEaQbiR9iRN9i9EnM00fgvtjbpTReV4aZrCcq0QvzBYONoOZisUa4viVU8d-0AkyYRVglVqf4HGWbWU1WKi1s7A3ox0-KECzz9ca1_5xS32aDHfRKZSyV4t3rr2IaVzgLzS5NflfTsEawv0XBATwY5v80HXctFmHSs5jxHW_qKUWrOsZASBw6OwRVP2asM3Mdj9o-qCGnCyv7ErgpsqsySw-1Abjo75oyTSce0u3Qg7pKx94FPrKBK-NL-b2Wsxfu3kOuCM_d91Nxk4IHGyyZ7g9F3ppVGOUnYhOTOKZCKpxDdSOYuP9snEkO1C9FaTdU5N5cKZE_2jfUs81cTR50ZfS7ePLCekQAuutOorl8cP%26c%3DLDqbCRzkfppI0OGxNq0o352roUTvie6LTVpR_oUDphn6bGxBzyv8TQ%3D%3D%26ch%3Dxa7vqq9USSXie1DFLSNFnhnKL-58MirP0LbudOx1KJssRP8139eJUw%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce11ac6883eaa4f52013b08d753f62c30%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637070189082129781&sdata=QWfNhUZNYgbcRoluVKwoSTJtneBrqU%2B%2FjFlN9c%2FDoX8%3D&reserved=0>. For more info, see the Farm to School Census webpage<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001bMtVLozgbNgZUL9tHigeaGT7hxd2lGO_SOGmbioZxSX9DOxy0i1_g_nRItbgVenAvBmF1TB3giSu6rRnv1Q8JhsBDahNSkk9M6xW4yg4bGG5TaOymNfF1OxU-RCos0ji5OjDmA3xiypuZi7RfG8PPDn8L0iVWnursrRW76zmz9g%3D%26c%3DLDqbCRzkfppI0OGxNq0o352roUTvie6LTVpR_oUDphn6bGxBzyv8TQ%3D%3D%26ch%3Dxa7vqq9USSXie1DFLSNFnhnKL-58MirP0LbudOx1KJssRP8139eJUw%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce11ac6883eaa4f52013b08d753f62c30%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637070189082129781&sdata=P9yNJH9zRvCbNk07ph4flLLHbmFrCDDPKeYzdBTNPlc%3D&reserved=0>.

2.       For Co-op Conversions, It's All in the Timing<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.Egh6KQVB6mEsRXCNQGlB4QNI3nse4yvSAmu-k8giwuY%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960507288&sdata=m8l0CSDZFZXWPqsLOHXvSAD4mmZmA3cTeAa7BSTiVlY%3D&reserved=0>
A success story about an employee ownership conversion - turning established businesses into worker cooperatives or other kinds of employee-owned businesses.

3.       You've Got Your Market Study, Now What?<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mY2kuY29vcC8ifQ.6JDme1IYkxHVCSHwVAkHVC4-1HXlnvM_q5mD3tepl90%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960512277&sdata=HJCu05IQPXTbE70N%2F%2Bjv7NgvphTOkK2%2Bu3gh81%2BzIhg%3D&reserved=0>
The Food Co-op Initiative provides free resources to individuals working to start a retail food or grocery co-op.

4.       Cooperative Educators Network - ed.coop<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vZWQuY29vcC8ifQ.2k5fK3yEF3NuxxdC7KarGgnvb4oW75RCwvZBlVSecxM%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960517271&sdata=KuPygZrDN3kfs69D8CfodfTV%2BQQ7b2cbDqZKGIBfMCY%3D&reserved=0>
A free and open hub for educational resources for teaching and learning about cooperative enterprises. Services are offered in English, Spanish and French.

5.       National Tribal Energy Summit: Recorded Sessions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.ylEXggCSXkk8zUu3aeR5YICH_vEtF6Bnd11b1ggWvro%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960517271&sdata=dNwS66g7v%2BfqUqW5TaFrcxOdNQ5zNNK5f5qTyfGEATk%3D&reserved=0>
Access videos from the plenary sessions regarding tribal energy issues.

6.       Study: Broadband a Boost for Rural Telemedicine Use <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy51c25ld3MuY29tL25ld3MvaGVhbHRoaWVzdC1jb21tdW5pdGllcy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDE5LTA3LTI5L3N0dWR5LWJyb2FkYmFuZC1hLWJvb3N0LWZvci1ydXJhbC10ZWxlbWVkaWNpbmUtdXNlIn0.BqpM7Tao2acR63Yw3_Z05GTsWoqhorKwwxGUJpZsVX0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960522259&sdata=A582PUN6zxUwKbj2TnWyfhEOX5DVOm0%2Fa7cegvRtt%2FA%3D&reserved=0> A new study shows that people in counties with poor broadband access are less likely to be treated via telemedicine.

EVENTS/LEARNING

1.       This Webinar<https://www.ssawg.org/events/2019/10/23/uprooting-racism-in-the-food-system-webinar.>, "Uprooting Racism in the Food System: Seeding Sovereignty for Black and Brown Farmers," seeks to expand perspectives and provide information on institutional and grassroots approaches to engaging socially disadvantaged groups in farming and food systems. Wednesday, October 23, 2019  Time: 3:30 pm Eastern Time (12:30 pm Pacific Time) Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/j/316742630 Or iPhone one-tap :  US: +16465588656 , 316742630#  or +16699006833, 316742630# Or Telephone:  Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 669 900 6833

2.       The 2018 Farm Bill directed USDA to issue guidance promoting awareness of protections for donations of apparently wholesome food under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act. Under the Act, nonprofit organizations and individuals donating food do not face civil or criminal liability if a donated food harms someone, assuming the food appeared wholesome and was donated in good faith, and as long as donations were made in compliance with applicable state and local laws and regulations. To read the guidance, visit this link<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001bMtVLozgbNgZUL9tHigeaGT7hxd2lGO_SOGmbioZxSX9DOxy0i1_g0uGDeUtvFgkv0cf3F1VBkWivt0UeJogX-np2d8O8lGjVnUnnCAolknvIJJRcczY34GCcf2nuzRLI2yCQNONU7f511CdvUlh0gYZTqOJqG2lLVeqB3WrTEmBcd1PWo36FBbN5c8vInki5IKxyfwA3WKuvarTln7JAfgbWNr85Pvn-01-4gez9yoDNDFpUJVkTYhGxAOrj1dLFwudboMP2x1LTvPC1NHhFa7JCzMAU_omdwKWe_yJb31AMXXgztpUsyLSB0EDkMajYyfKFPrPjoWgwnwuDEvcIOXOaxVj8v8HmO5pxN1vaN308G-8a6BQul1BcxzRo2tGWRAKw6L1DUhYXbDcDhDr3PBmdL4O6xXPszgz2LOXpEsHQQDqrrONA7mxdWXqHT-VklldSJBlCXI5vk7bWjvtQoufNSSrTXNm3dzZwVrzjbwqJNCW8pAv29Q2KjsOIKtNAricEa4lkk8iWKYSFWKG3Srji-G6dO176j91BECVbiHkUhgsub17Ivc17xmAPSYnWV9YP9voBG70ncq9fYD7QNSiN4sDFCzq4yTfs5iRdd78sCPlL0xJr2tsH-V3fMgqECIUTltTRoaFZmzNt0Mp0LrG0lfBahHm5DJ-rQVfrBrQJ7ZFvnBxjJZvGaoa4qftzDAEzq1dsEZOCWxw6VJBfg%3D%3D%26c%3DLDqbCRzkfppI0OGxNq0o352roUTvie6LTVpR_oUDphn6bGxBzyv8TQ%3D%3D%26ch%3Dxa7vqq9USSXie1DFLSNFnhnKL-58MirP0LbudOx1KJssRP8139eJUw%3D%3D&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Ce11ac6883eaa4f52013b08d753f62c30%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637070189082139769&sdata=DF6czmAu4%2Fsc5D2c%2F5ODrksPQ8a2%2FVAMvcCHYPnAu1k%3D&reserved=0>.

3.       Small & Strong Food Co-op Conference<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vbm9ydGhjb3VudHJ5Zm91bmRhdGlvbi5vcmcvc21hbGwtYW5kLXN0cm9uZyJ9.eCv1FBMvs1Qkt0tVlBddVwU0dBT_S2OUYr2Jbfx63a0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960527249&sdata=ZUgPsaRlPPFqoEcupNU3Sr7sXkBYGLWmsZAi4Us3nhU%3D&reserved=0>
October 26, 2019 | Bloomington, MN
A networking and training event for staff and board members of small and startup food co-ops offering sessions on financial training, community impact and strategies for saving the small-town grocery store through conversion to cooperative ownership.

4.       Toolkit Implementation:  Practical Application of Tools and Skills for Cooperative Developers <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nvb3BlcmF0aW9ud29ya3MuY29vcC9hcnQtYW5kLXNjaWVuY2Utb2YtY29vcGVyYXRpdmUtZGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQvI3Nlc3Npb24yIn0.FYFwQ-dJOTeggbEuAthipEFbkLVnqQ7SAYkkxT4jBWM%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960532241&sdata=B8ZcM%2B3frtb3wbexc%2FunJX%2B%2F%2F462x%2FsDNqeHO%2F0xdnk%3D&reserved=0>
November 4-7| Madison, Wisconsin
A workshop that builds upon basic concepts to then dive deeper into co-op business planning tools, like feasibility, to support in stable business development. Scholarships available<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Nvb3BlcmF0aW9ud29ya3MuY29vcC9hcnQtYW5kLXNjaWVuY2Utb2YtY29vcGVyYXRpdmUtZGV2ZWxvcG1lbnQvI3Nlc3Npb24yIn0.Aqd1aN1v1Ti4gF3HmHUIhXELEtsvyKiOh2NHIow2oMw%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960537233&sdata=mz19kquFBlNebp5umD1V7sw7EJnMSC5iC7leTj7OiMs%3D&reserved=0>.

5.       Utilizing USDA's Loan Guarantee Program to Finance Tribal Projects<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3dlYi5jdmVudC5jb20vZXZlbnQvNzg3NGE0MDAtMDRhYy00NTY4LWEzNDItYzM1MDc5MTAzYjU5L3N1bW1hcnk_cnA9MDAwMDAwMDAtMDAwMC0wMDAwLTAwMDAtMDAwMDAwMDAwMDAwIn0.GDwvgrnCMByp3vmWQV88X2ZIA78EmRBa_WLpIfawUZs%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960542222&sdata=OqiU1XlOiyvi1BDeKrgLQyCWrFu0EWUysqSfekEO2%2FY%3D&reserved=0>
November 6, 2019 | Free Webinar
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and USDA Rural Development provide a tribal learning event to examine the USDA's Loan Guarantee Programs from a banker's perspective.

6.       National Rural Economic Developers Association Annual Conference<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5ucmVkYS5vcmcvT25saW5lL0V2ZW50cy9Bbm51YWxfQ29uZmVyZW5jZS5hc3B4P1dlYnNpdGVLZXk9ZDMyZTNhYjItMTllZC00ZDM3LWJjZTItYTdhMWUzZDA3ZjQ0In0.-rPSqYB7-m-ub6huvdBZ7wS4Z2f8nP5XEgu-81QxsLQ%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960547214&sdata=bXAOhALw0dXQN7dBsjJ4mZEDNeOM9gM1Bps3ne2Y8GU%3D&reserved=0>
November 6-8, 2019 | Kansas City, Missouri
The conference features discussions about the advancement of rural development and the achievement of social and human service objectives in rural areas.

7.       National SBIR Road Tour Schedule 2019 <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYmlyLmdvdi9zYmlyLXJvYWQtdG91ciJ9.5OrxdbkZkUmPPH3iNYhmwH_zIGm5m5T15Uwj2X_NcD0%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960552206&sdata=KuDCcocOl%2BFRA0q6sIaKqqA5WpuMjIHddkUQkqeX9y8%3D&reserved=0>
November 13-15 | Miami, Florida and Puerto Rico
Small Business Administration Road Tour connects entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country's largest source of early stage funding with a focus on next generation research and development.

8.       2019 National Homecare Cooperative Conference<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAxOTEwMTUuMTE1NDQ2ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGYuY29vcC9ldmVudHMtMS8yMDE5LW5hdGlvbmFsLWhvbWVjYXJlLWNvb3BlcmF0aXZlLWNvbmZlcmVuY2UifQ.A7BLiYKnXV3Ng3_CtWZNbeKGk2km7y8c24L_ZD9sDqY%2Fbr%2F70199653731-l&data=02%7C01%7Cdave.shideler%40okstate.edu%7Cf2dbc1fc26e847e8941108d751ad81fa%7C2a69c91de8494e34a230cdf8b27e1964%7C0%7C0%7C637067677960557194&sdata=Kqr1Ghs0NQLMF54zdhnNP6DX7SoZdi7yjroM%2BWROj3Q%3D&reserved=0>
November 19-22|Dulles, Virginia
Homecare worker cooperative members and developers from across the country will gather at the fourth annual National Homecare Cooperative Conference.

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