[OMS_MANAGERS] RARE Program - Call for Community Applications!

Fri Feb 17 13:28:49 PST 2017

Happy Friday All!

Just want to remind all of you wonderful individuals that the RARE Program is currently seeking community partners for the 2017-18 service year.  The deadline for community applications is slated for April 14th.  This year alone, we have participants working with Greater Bandon Association, Dallas Downtown Association, City of Hermiston, City of Reedsport, Independence Downtown Association, SHEDCO, Downtown Oregon City Association, SCOEDD, Pendleton Downtown Association, Marion County Community Services and Lakeview Community Partnership on an array of Main Street related endeavors… Talk about a lineup ☺.  Needless to say, we love working the downtown development arena in partnership with Oregon Main Street Program!

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.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Regards,

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

From: Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program [mailto:gregory at rare-uoregon.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 1:10 PM
To: Titus Tomlinson <titust at uoregon.edu>
Subject: RARE Program - Call for Community Applications!

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?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2F> is now in its 23rd 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<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcommunity%2Ffaq> include public agencies (including city, county, and regional governments); special districts (such as soil and water conservation districts, park and transportation districts); and non-profit organizations. RARE projects<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcurrent-projects> typically fall into the following categories: land use planning, downtown development, community and economic development, regional tourism, renewable energy, 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 $23,500 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 Community Application<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcommunity%2Fapply-now>  to the program due by 5:00 PM on April 14th. RARE AmeriCorps placements are contingent on availability of program funding.

 The Ford Family Foundation<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfff.org%2F> has limited funding available to support the placement of a RARE member. These funds are competitive. To determine if your organization is eligible for this funding opportunity, click here.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fsites%2Frare2.uoregon.edu%2Ffiles%2Fdownloads%2F2017%2FTFFF%2520Community%2520Rare%2520Funding%2520Opportunity.pdf>

RARE AmeriCorps Program Application Process Timeline

April 14: Community Applications<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcommunity%2Fapply-now> due
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April 28: Member Applications<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fmember%2Fapply-now> due
May 8-31: Member Phone Interviews with RARE staff
June 30: Position Descriptions due
June 23: Members invited to participate
July 17-21: Members interview with potential communities
Aug 4: Final placement decisions will be made
September 6-8: Orientation
September 11: 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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