[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: Rural Community & Economic Development Funding Resources Listing

Fri Mar 24 14:34:08 PDT 2017

FYI - funding resources aggregated by USDA.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&https://www.ams.usda.gov/press-release/usda-announces-27-million-grants-available-support-local-food-sector> - Purpose: Help to revitalize rural America by supporting local and regional food stakeholders. Eligibility: Varies by program. Funding: $27 million is available nationwide. Application Deadline: March 27, 2017.

USDA Rural Development Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/438?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update011117> - Purpose: Provide funds for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. Eligibility: Corporations, limited liability companies, cooperatives or mutual organizations, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and state or local units of government. Funding: Awards range from $100,000 to $10 million. Application Deadline: March 31, 2017.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&109&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3910?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update021517> - Purpose: Help with the planning, implementation, or expansion of a criminal justice and mental health collaboration program. Eligibility: States, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and local units of governments. Funding: 10 $200,000 awards, 40 $75,000 awards, and 8 $300,000 awards expected; 20% cash or in-kind match required. Application Deadline: April 4, 2017.

Corporation for National and Community Service Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&111&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2927?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update021517> - Purpose: Develop Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects that support volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs in communities that do not currently have RSVP programs. Eligibility: Public agencies, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and Native American tribes. Funding: Individual awards of $75,000 or more; $3 million is available nationwide; 40 awards expected. Application Deadline: April 4, 2017.

Oregon Water Resources Department Water Project Grants and Loans<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&112&&&http://www.oregon.gov/owrd/Pages/Water_Projects_Grants_and_Loans.aspx> - Purpose: Support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of instream and out-of-stream water resource projects that result in economic, environmental, and social/cultural public benefits. Eligibility: Indian tribes, nonprofits, and persons defined by Oregon statute and rule. Funding: Approximately $5 million is available for water projects across the state. Application Deadline: April 5, 2017.

The Sparkplug Foundation<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&113&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ykkrjijl-hikdlkyuih-jt/> - Purpose: Provide grants to start up nonprofit organizations or new projects of established nonprofits that address the fields of music, education, and community organizing. Questionnaire Deadline: April 10, 2017. Letter of Intent Deadline: April 17, 2017. Application Deadline: May 5, 2017.

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Challenge America<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&114&&&http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=290704> - Purpose: Offer support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations . Eligibility: Nonprofits, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), independent school districts, special district governments, state governments, county governments, public- and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and city or township governments. Funding: Individual awards of $10,000. Application Deadline: April 13, 2017.

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Program and Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&117&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ykkrjijl-hikdlkyuih-ji/> - Purpose: Provide grants through the CDFI Program for financial and technical assistance to improve low-income communities through economic development, affordable housing, and other community development financial services; through the NACA Program, encourage the creation and strengthening of CDFIs that primarily serve Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Eligibility: Varies by program. Funding: Varies by program. Application Deadline (both programs): April 28, 2017.

NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&119&&&http://foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gccbbEKvQADUvSrD7a-KeFGZ5aaaa-KeBMJ1IP8aa?r=3@08766&f=ajpkqvmrfgp.rpqavmt%2522ufa.wqfY.imx&j=Di&z=&p=rlfphn4y35203y> - Purpose: Support the professional development of public education professionals. Eligibility: Public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education. Funding: Individual awards of $2,000 for individuals, $5,000 for groups. Application Deadline: June 1, 2017.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Community Facilities Loan Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&122&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ykkrjijl-hikdlkyuih-jl/> - Purpose: Help develop and improve essential community facilities (such as public and nonprofit office buildings, treatment centers, emergency and transitional housing, assisted living, human services, public safety, child care, education, and cultural facilities) in the rural West through short-term loans for early property acquisition and pre-development, interim construction costs, and long-term permanent financing. Eligibility: Priority given to loan applications for projects that incorporate significant green methods and materials. Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Department of Commerce (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Development Assistance Programs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&123&&&http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=290874> - Purpose: Support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. Eligibility: Native American tribal governments or organizations, state governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), special district governments, county governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, city or township governments, and others that vary by program. Funding: Awards range from $100,000 to $3 million. Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

USDA Rural Development Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&124&&&http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/strategic-economic-and-community-development> - Purpose: Incentivize communities to align resources; develop long-term community and economic growth strategies; and engage federal, state, and local partners by prioritizing projects that support the implementation of multi-jurisdictional plans under the Community Facilities Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&125&&&http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program>, Water and Waste Disposal Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&126&&&http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program>, Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&127&&&http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-industry-loan-guarantees>, and Rural Business Development Grant Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&128&&&http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants>. Eligibility: Varies by program. Funding: Up to 10 percent of each program's annual appropriations can be set aside and made available to eligible SECD applicants. Application Deadline: Varies by program.

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Public and Private Sectors Specialize in Different Areas of Agricultural Research<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&131&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iMsAvkGzL7p0rpCZoDaT41yn6wQ2rSSekJbZ_7SqX_T6YRxleRerSeMV0Y2A3TyrDyKR6jdqO_Z_tVJ2AaXRvLFsYrNFNmIkR4228jkTeLKaVVy29vKnstP_V_X07nqYuGnnsCVDZw-zTmrvUCyBqF3L5-iWdVHDwA7SzOSIsPhLqIjU4qH4uxWI1c6eYnRCt3ubS1HWSkIR8NiYNQa9D8-oL_cgJ594UhFDRM3MzyZnVR8tq-hbeDzc5ku4V5bTRYppOExgztNdOIsqoywxg==&c=Wl9NIBA2vFH6LwStavd8lx9ryv-0fdme1cu0D59P8UfUJ75WlrLVJw==&ch=L07tmHCeQ93MjsQN-7fMNcvpnGS328YKeQ5zgiwWGbtoTR8L4ODABA==> - Both the public and private sectors fund agricultural research and development (R&D), but focus on different areas. The private sector specializes in areas where R&D results in improved commercial products and services, particularly food and feed manufacturing, as well as farm machinery and engineering. The public sector, in contrast, conducts most of the R&D on areas that have social value but do not result in easily sold products.

A Positive Return on Investment for Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS)<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&135&&&http://ssti.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b83ca94cd43c0588e1cc5785&id=33ffff239a&e=27430520b6> - RIS funding is showing signs of a positive return on investment, according to recently published results<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwMzIxLjcxMzcyMTAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDMyMS43MTM3MjEwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTEyMjA5JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&136&&&http://ssti.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b83ca94cd43c0588e1cc5785&id=63fc2d834b&e=27430520b6> by the EDA. RIS, an initiative within EDA's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OIE), supports innovation-based and cluster-focused activities that seek to spur job creation and economic growth. In just two years, RIS awardees have leveraged $1.30 for every federal dollar requested and created nearly 1,000 jobs, according to the EDA.

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