[OMS_MANAGERS] RARE Program - Call for Community Applications!

Fri Feb 17 21:27:43 PST 2017

Thanks Titus.  Emma is doing a wonderful job and we'll definitely be
applying for Year 2 of RARE.  I'll be the main POC for that endeavor (as
always).

Brian

On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 1:28 PM, Titus Tomlinson <titust at uoregon.edu> wrote:

> Happy Friday All!
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> 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 J.  Needless to say, we love working the
> downtown development arena in partnership with Oregon Main Street Program!
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> 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.
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> Have a wonderful weekend!
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> Regards,
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> Titus Tomlinson
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> Program Coordinator
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> Community Service Center | Resource Assistance for Rural Environments
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> http://csc.uoregon.edu | http://rare.uoregon.edu/
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> 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.
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> *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!
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> *Call for Community Applications*
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> *Join Communities Across Oregon For a Year With The RARE AmeriCorps
> Program!*
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> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu>
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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.
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> *Does my Organization Qualify for The RARE AmeriCorps Program?  *
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> 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.
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> *How Can My Organization Participate?*
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> 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.
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>  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>
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> *RARE AmeriCorps Program Application Process Timeline  *
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> * 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 April 17: * *TFFF Grant Application
> <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>*
> due
> * 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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