[OMS_MANAGERS] RARE Program - Call for Community Applications

Thu Mar 17 14:50:42 PDT 2016

Good Afternoon Main Street!

Just want to remind all of you wonderful individuals that the RARE Program is currently seeking community partners for the 2016-17 service year.  The deadline for community pre-applications is slated for April 22nd.   This year alone, we have participants working with the City of Reedsport, City of Canby, City of St. Helens, Klamath Falls Downtown Association, Greater Bandon Association and Woodburn Downtown Association on an array of Main Street related endeavors.  If additional capacity is what your organization is looking for… RARE might just be the answer.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about the RARE Program and/or our application process.  More information can be found in the following announcement.  Thanks in advance for sharing this information with organizations, Main Street-related or not, that could use our assistance!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Titus Tomlinson
Program Coordinator
Community Service Center | Resource Assistance for Rural Environments
http://csc.uoregon.edu<http://csc.uoregon.edu/> | http://csc.uoregon.edu/rare/
T | 541-346-2879

The Community Service Center (CSC) links the energy, expertise and innovation of the University of Oregon with the planning and public policy needs of Oregon communities.

 Call for Community Applications
Join Communities Across Oregon For a Year With The RARE AmeriCorps Program!

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What is The RARE AmeriCorps Program?

The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants. RARE participants assist in the development and implementation of projects focused on increasing the vitality of the communities and organizations we serve. Our participants live in and serve communities for 11 months. The RARE AmeriCorps Program<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jRnpcfrDCjhSelzcjOC2q6Q51SXKvSDX6-P6qmSo2Mj0ybpMRtgYYFDbbRIWlih1lC5tn0Wi-ALis7cV7SNON1-ngyTM7g1bdodrCoIBSqA=> is now in its 22nd Year and has placed more than 450 individuals and served every Oregon county.

Does my Organization Qualify for The RARE AmeriCorps Program?

RARE communities are organizations that have identified specific needs in rural areas. Eligible organizations include public agencies (including city, county, and regional governments); special districts (such as soil and water conservation districts, park and transportation districts); and also non-profit organizations. RARE projects<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jRnpcfrDCjhSelzcjOC2q6Q51SXKvSDX6-P6qmSo2Mj0ybpMRtgYYFDbbRIWlih1lC5tn0Wi-ALis7cV7SNON1-ngyTM7g1brlHZcUNdlM-aiKJSGJo9E35z1nUBV71g> typically fall into four categories: land use planning, community and economic development, food systems planning, and natural resources planning.

How Can My Organization Participate?
To host a RARE member, each participating community or agency must provide a $22,000 match towards the placement, training, and support for the full-time RARE member. RARE AmeriCorps Program staff will administer the member's monthly stipend, medical insurance, and post-service educational award. To apply, communities must submit a pre-application<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jRnpcfrDCjhSelzcjOC2q6Q51SXKvSDX6-P6qmSo2Mj0ybpMRtgYYFDbbRIWlih1lC5tn0Wi-ALis7cV7SNON1-ngyTM7g1b7kLhr1FYVK4o2EtVtSQDQ8q48tzfptGnoDgys70pcYo=>  to the program due by 5:00 PM on April 22nd. RARE AmeriCorps placements are contingent on availability of program funding.

RARE AmeriCorps Program Application Process Timeline

April 22: Community Pre-Applications<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001jRnpcfrDCjhSelzcjOC2q6Q51SXKvSDX6-P6qmSo2Mj0ybpMRtgYYFDbbRIWlih1lC5tn0Wi-ALis7cV7SNON1-ngyTM7g1b7kLhr1FYVK4o2EtVtSQDQ8q48tzfptGnoDgys70pcYo=> due
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May 2-31: Member Phone Interviews with RARE staff
June 17: Community Full Applications due
June 17: Members invited to participate
July 18-22: Members interview with potential communities
Aug 12: Final placement decisions will be made
September 7-9: Orientation
September 12: Placement in partner community begins

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Contact Titus Tomlinson, RARE Program Coordinator, via email at: rare at uoregon.edu <mailto:rare at uoregon.edu> or via telephone at: 541-346-2879

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