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<span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#2A458A">Rural Community & Economic Development Funding Resources Listing<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">FUNDING:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&100&&&https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/our-town/introduction"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">National
Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town Program</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support arts engagement, cultural planning, and design projects, as well as projects that build knowledge about creative place-making. <i>Eligibility</i>: Nonprofits and public
agencies. <i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $25,000 to $200,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: September 11, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://www.frs.org/rural-community-outreach/grant-program"><span style="color:#1D5782">Foundation
for Rural Service</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support programs that promote business development, community development, education, or telecommunications in rural communities
served by National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) members. <i>
Eligibility</i>: Nonprofits; preference will be given to proposals that foster collaboration among different community agencies, reflect a comprehensive approach to community development, promote community participation and engagement, and that can be fully
funded by the grant or have 75 percent or more of the project currently funded. <i>
Funding</i>: Grants range from $250 to $5,000.<b> Application Deadline</b>: September 15, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=CoC_NOFA.pdf"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC)</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Promote a community-wide commitment to the goals of ending homelessness and optimizing self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Nonprofits, state or local government entities, and public housing agencies.
<i>Funding</i>: Up to $2 billion is available nationwide.<b> Application Deadline</b>: September 28, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3823?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update070517"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Centers for Agricultural Health and Safety (U54)</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provides funding to operate a Center for Agricultural Health and Safety,
which will conduct research and help translate scientific discoveries focused on improving worker safety and health in the areas of agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Units of higher education, including public, state, or private institutions; nonprofits other than institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations; state, county, or city governments; Native American tribal governments; U.S. territories
and possessions; other organizations, including school districts, public housing and Indian housing authorities, faith-based or community-based organizations, and regional organizations.
<i>Funding</i>: Awards range from $750,000 to $1,350,000; 15 awards are expected. <b>Letter of Intent Deadline (optional)</b>: September 29, 2017. <b>Application Deadline</b>: November 30, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1644?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update080917"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Lowe's
Toolbox for Education Program</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Help schools and parent-teacher groups with school improvement and provide for the basic needs of their students, with a particular focus on technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, facility
renovations, and safety improvements. <i>Eligibility</i>: Individual public K-12 schools or nonprofit parent groups associated with public K-12 schools.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000. <b>Application Deadline: </b>
September 29, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/farm-bill-broadband-loans-loan-guarantees"><span style="color:#1D5782">U.S.
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">— <i>Purpose</i>: Support the construction, improvement,
and acquisition of facilities and equipment to provide high-speed broadband to rural areas.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Corporations, limited liability companies, cooperatives or mutual organizations, state or local units of government, and tribes or tribal organizations; applicants must serve an area where at least 15 percent of households are currently
unserved and provide a minimum bandwidth of ten megabits downstream and one megabit upstream for mobile service, 25 megabits downstream and three megabits upstream for fixed service.
<i>Funding</i>: Award amounts range from $100,000 and $10 million. <b>Application Deadline</b>: September 30, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3883?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update080917"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Truth
Initiative Tobacco-Free College Program for Community Colleges and Minority-Serving Institutions</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provide funding and technical assistance to help minority-serving institutions and community colleges advocate for, adopt, and
implement a 100% tobacco-free college policy. <i>Eligibility</i>: Minority-serving institutions of higher education and public community colleges.
<i>Funding</i>: Individual awards up to $20,000 for a 17-month project period and technical assistance. <b>Application Deadline:
</b>October 11, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4221?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update082317"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Indian
Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health Zero Suicide Initiative</span></b></a><b> </b>— <i>Purpose</i>: Help implement the Zero Suicide approach in Indian Country with the goal of improving the system of care for those at risk for suicide by implementing
a comprehensive, culturally informed, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in Indian health systems.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants of approximately $400,000; 5 awards are expected. <b>Application Deadline:
</b>October 12, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.firstnations.org/grantmaking/2017NAI"><span style="color:#1D5782">First
Nations Development Institute Native Arts Initiative</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Stimulate the long-term perpetuation, proliferation, and revitalization of artistic and
cultural assets in Native communities by strengthening local programs and environments that support emerging and established Native artists and sustain traditional Native arts in their communities.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Native-controlled nonprofits and tribal government programs. <i>
Funding</i>: Grants up to $32,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: October 19, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Alliance Invites Nominations for Conservation Projects</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support projects designed to secure permanent and quantifiable protection of a specific wild land or waterway with clear habitat and recreational benefits.
<i>Eligibility</i>: 501(c)(3) organizations. <i>Funding</i>: Varies. <b>Nomination Deadline:
</b>November 1, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&110&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-jlykkljl-hikdlkyuih-v/"><span style="color:#1D5782">The
Catholic Campaign For Human Development (CCHD)</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">— <i>Purpose</i>: Support organizations led by low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty
and improve their communities. Community Development Grants support nonprofit organizations that nurture the participation of people living in poverty to change structures and policies that affect their lives; Economic Development Grants support economic development
institutions that include the voice of the poor and marginalized in developing new businesses that offer good jobs or develop assets that will be owned by local communities.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Nonprofits and economic development institutions. <i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $25,000 to $75,000.
<b>Pre-application Deadline</b>: November 1, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&111&&&http://www.7genfund.org/"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Seventh
Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support efforts by native communities in the areas of arts and creativity; health and well-being; rights of Mother Earth, sustainable communities and economies, leadership development;
and rights, equity, and justice. <i>Eligibility</i>: Native communities that address one or more of the Fund's program areas.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $250 to $10,000; the average grant amount is $5,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: December 1, 2017; mini-grant applications for up to $500 are reviewed throughout the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&112&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=293564"><span style="color:#1D5782">U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Pilot Studies to Test the Initiation of a Mental Health Family Navigator to Promote Early Access, Engagement, and Coordination of Needed Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents (R34)</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Encourage
research applications to develop and pilot test the effectiveness and implementation of family navigator models designed to promote early access, engagement, and coordination of mental health treatment and services for children and adolescents who are experiencing
early symptoms of mental health problems. <i>Eligibility</i>: Independent school districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, small businesses, special district governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations,
public and Indian housing authorities, state and local governments, and for-profit organizations.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants up to $225,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: January 7, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&113&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3551?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update070517"><span style="color:#1D5782">BNSF
Railway Foundation Grants</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">— <i>Purpose</i>: Support health and human services, particularly programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention,
spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, as well as transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, and youth development programs.
<i>Eligibility</i>: 501(c)(3) organizations, divisions of local government, and schools or universities that operate near a BNSF railway line.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants generally range from $1,000 to $10,000. <b>Application Deadline:
</b>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&114&&&https://www.sba.gov/loans-grants/see-what-sba-offers/sba-loan-programs/general-small-business-loans-7a"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Small
Business Administration (SBA) General Small Business Loans</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provide loans to small businesses (including small healthcare practices) for working capital, equipment purchase, real estate purchase, building construction or renovation,
business acquisition, and debt refinancing. <i>Eligibility</i>: Dependent upon specific aspects of the business and its principals.
<i>Funding</i>: The average loan amount is $371,628; the maximum loan amount is $5 million.
<b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&115&&&http://www.gottliebfoundation.org/emergency-grant/"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Adolph
& Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grants</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provide assistance with a specific emergency, including fire, flood, or an unexpected medical issue. <i>Eligibility</i>: Artists in the disciplines of painting, sculpture, or printmaking. <i>Funding</i>:
One-time grants up to $15,000. <b>Application Deadline: </b>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&116&&&http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/rural-capital-projects"><span style="color:#1D5782">Ford
Family Foundation Community Building Spaces Grants</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Fund the development of public spaces, including through land acquisition, purchasing buildings,
construction and renovations, among other activities. <i>Eligibility</i>: Small or rural communities with populations under 35,000.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $50,000 to $250,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&117&&&http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/good-neighbor-grants"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Ford
Family Foundation Good Neighbor Grants</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Address unexpected needs or simple projects. <i>Eligibility</i>: Small or rural communities with populations under 35,000.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $1,000 and $10,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&118&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program/or"><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">— <i>Purpose</i>: Fund clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal,
sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Most state and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes. Funding: Long-term, low-interest loans and limited grants; amounts vary.
<b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&119&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-loan-guarantees/or"><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees Program</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provide loan guarantees that helps private lenders provide affordable financing
to qualified borrowers to improve access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems for households and businesses in rural areas.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Most state and local government entities, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes. <i>Funding</i>: Up to a 90 percent loan guarantee.
<b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&120&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ykudykhd-hikdlkyuih-jd/"><span style="color:#1D5782">Rural
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Community Facilities Fund</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Help develop and improve essential community facilities (such as hospitals,
healthcare centers, educational facilities, etc.) in rural areas. <i>Eligibility</i>: Nonprofits and public entities; facilities must be located in rural areas with a population under 20,000; preference will be given for high-poverty or persistent poverty
areas. <i>Funding</i>: Individual awards of $100,000 to $8 million. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&121&&&http://rurallisc.cmail19.com/t/r-l-ykkrjijl-hikdlkyuih-jl/"><span style="color:#1D5782">Rural
Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Community Facilities Loan Program</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: 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.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Priority given to loan applications for projects that incorporate significant green methods and materials.
<b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&122&&&http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=290874"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Department
of Commerce (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Development Assistance Programs</span></b></a> —
<i>Purpose</i>: Support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.
<i>Eligibility</i>: 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.
<i>Funding</i>: Awards range from $100,000 to $3 million. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&123&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1870?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update082317"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">HUD
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Provide communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and physical development projects, including improvements to increase resilience
against natural disasters. <i>Eligibility</i>: Metropolitan cities and urban counties (Community Development Block Grant or CDBG entitlement recipients), non-entitlement communities that are assisted in the submission of applications by states that administer
the CDBG Program, and non-entitlement communities eligible to receive CDBG funds under the HUD Small Cities CDBG Program.
<i>Funding</i>: Loans range from $500,000 to $140 million. <b>Application Deadline:
</b>Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="gdp" style="mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&124&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1545?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update080917"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) National School Lunch Afterschool Snack Program</span></b></a> —
<i>Purpose</i>: <br>
Help schools and residential child care institutions provide afterschool snacks to low-income children who participate in the National School Lunch Program.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Public or nonprofit private schools of high school grade or under and public or nonprofit private residential child care institutions.
<i>Funding</i>: Cash reimbursement for each snack served at the rate of $0.88 for free afterschool snacks, $0.44 for reduced-price snacks, and $0.08 for paid snacks.
<b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">EVENTS:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&125&&&http://www.firstnations.org/grantmaking/2017NAI"><span style="color:#1D5782">First
Nations Development Institute Native Arts Initiative Application Q&A Webinars</span></a> (<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&126&&&https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4020422925388433665"><span style="color:#1D5782">September
14 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am</span></a>; <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&127&&&https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4458969735196796929">
<span style="color:#1D5782">September 27 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am</span></a>)</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — First Nations invites interested applicants to join one or all of our Application Q&A webinars,
which will be held prior to the October 19 application deadline. Registration is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&128&&&http://illinois.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=094194eecb90cd4d782816cd9&id=bc93ee879b&e=4e6339357d"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">5
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Youth in Rural Communities Webinar</span></b></a> <b>(September 28 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am) </b>— There are a number of things that local government officials can do to help their communities retain youth. This free webinar,
presented by Pam Schallhorn, Community and Economic Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension, will be based on research done at the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship in Lincoln, Nebraska, over the last decade, and will provide strategies communities
can use to get young people to stay in their communities or return after college. Pre-registration is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">PUBLICATIONS & TOOLS:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&129&&&http://org2.salsalabs.com/o/5855/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1399252&_ga=2.73266395.955703246.1503601180-352268372.1503601180"><span style="color:#1D5782">First
Nations Development Institute Releases Second Quarterly Results from Monitoring Food Prices, Indicating that American Indians and Alaska Natives Continue to Pay Higher Costs</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — First
Nations Development Institute—as part of its work to combat food insecurity, eliminate food inequities, and support economic and business development in Native American communities—recently released the second quarterly results on food prices in Lower 48 reservations
and in Alaska Native villages. First Nations is in the process of a 12-month study on food prices in tribal communities. Preliminary results for tribal communities in the contiguous United States indicate that, for the second quarter, Native shoppers paid
on average $8.26 more for a basket of items. Similarly, in Alaska Native villages, shoppers on average paid $33.32 more when compared to the national average for the same basket of food items. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&130&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011DMSHZazmhwMloAUNefUSZIXXtYdDvGxUswO9oi05906fNjIXA9DVFVMkPJOpgjMaLXjLdm7h_gRqYl56WZvEDG-XziDnrVqbiqm6T3YeOQULAf75Gwg5rkvPRcMOau_j-JZvrip_9im1x9_BAorTBmZIyyusaQbAp2HCA8SwVOZevbVgETMAOut9fSWNoXQ0ZWT4KyIHaNQ5B4IOywqOnTzaIX55ziA9nv-IVz9Y1LeT78xNDfTDMJEWbdvwEOCM70Gn55mN8XnYcdtjWIb4Q==&c=2relYjjbqW3NhkKfV3-UtZQfK13pnmvG95JNcZP-jQD9iIU4HbyjDA==&ch=yVVWk8dca8APJroSzrXjPEN0SSSK_ir6xvl2NoqFG4oodvRuMqAsTw=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Low
Education Rural Counties have Worse Economic Outcomes on Average than Other Rural Counties</span></b></a> — Rural counties with the lowest levels of educational attainment face worse economic outcomes on average than other rural counties. The USDA Economic
Research Service (ERS) classifies 467 counties as “low education” counties—those where at least 20 percent of working-age adults do not have a high school diploma or equivalent; nearly 80 percent of these counties are rural. About 40 percent of low education
rural counties are also persistent poverty counties, with poverty rates of 20 percent or higher since 1980. Between 2011 and 2015, low education rural counties had an average poverty rate of 24 percent, compared to 16 percent for all other rural counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&131&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001r12N_hy5UjG288tCTrWfFdd3AbZhHg3Yc87E1khwUmjTNFmV0uYJePYA1apMQP26qs5cxTP_aY9csn_FCmHZRV48Q8S8JxFJbEmhB4OG5UIhCgf4Si94sb3oFX2l5A7YxA2d_0tYdAGYF_9_m-HJfvn8aAOb0tyXsYE6sfHyywyIEoXxIW5PfJCMP2_caYR13EVcXAfMm-atg-Z6K4FPAQP93H5IKMvddJKpaWjH6wGjrk172Uiitsyhqx3ixjMNAXO3oafw0evdvdhYBu7m-A==&c=veWL3NmoHncwfBBZrIGoO2vBAwGvLJDRuojQSoubrmiVyx7DDcLvaQ==&ch=RUpFI9luKlF1_BZe6oHjgLigNvU5vCWpHFZefqkCcH07-xidP02-BQ=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Manufacturing
Employment Declines were Highest in the Eastern United States between 2001 and 2015</span></b></a> — Manufacturing provides more jobs in rural America than many other sectors. In 2015, rural manufacturing jobs totaled 2.5 million, compared to 1.4 million farm
jobs. Rural manufacturing jobs were also about equal to rural retail jobs, almost double rural construction jobs, and five times rural mining (including oil and gas extraction) jobs. However, U.S. manufacturing employment has been declining since the 1950s.
Between 2001 and 2015—a period that included the recessions of 2001 and 2007-2009—manufacturing employment fell by close to 30 percent. Counties with the largest relative declines were concentrated in the Eastern United States, the traditional hub of U.S.
manufacturing. In 2015, almost 20 percent of manufacturing jobs were located in rural counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&132&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JN9yBTkb6sPgb4ySnrZUjEdZrRZDzcUpFlg3bmhos72qgsPeQaJ21hjJttqvOWesnfUpvTolA5LYxddrq12CvzsqaCtm44hl6HM5K8OMFVC0s-R4mc3jNY80M66Nc_h8Tydj2ms_t8Bpb5BHZmynZUIT6RWE66WdnQE79Q8EWFJDQdxRpvbjchPkgXp1wbyeabvBTcx-WQHbnaFcsL6lo9B2PUXsfw2yWGz_xYMI3v15yFXQ3YYbXpvGVaAAH_iqeef3f8NkyXXsLgiThYz4-g==&c=dJswoauNCKYj2Evp2tOUh4GvQe23uSGg7xAXVkAdNcmPgGxqNdI37A==&ch=yGi4GUMu7mnmbYL0osUDR7Dqr4mIxYu8rKoUctesQwoAFfVHRhDOrA=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Different
Forms of Outreach can Increase Farmer Participation in County Committee Elections</span></b></a> — County Committees (COC) are critical to the delivery of farm support programs and make numerous program decisions, such as whether or not a producer is in compliance
with the program’s eligibility requirements. However, participation in COC elections have declined over time. A USDA ERS experiment tested the impact of using different forms of outreach on voter participation during the 2015 COC elections. The experiment
found that printing candidate information on the outside of the ballot plus sending postcards increased voter participation by nearly 3 percent. This information may offer a relatively low-cost outreach strategy to encourage participation in future elections.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&133&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vNdwJDvaiSyuCUTBPxtt7N3ZI6DrKEOP29iySN1fOpiOjMbpK07MwAYBrb1H2TKkw4c_f70mNNVBMnL9IbgJlKFFa56wqyt_DucbjMdw84atMSCLmLCpJ73Pg428buMzESbTq4ATjXzJ39Vv9eLtXo_0VMPVOjc1xcWEJgqn1KkgKUuPL7cfQOf_v2Z__V_m6KYTumspCHrgVd0LV0t20MWqa8uRebhAHHY9sW2VbVJ8z_xOeamPZPMFlVOAeePaYKpxrDU8EPKzmP-VLtsf_g==&c=FRGKr5IqZ2b6m_h1vMv33Oc0HLvcLidSF56u74tF9NQrlLulidD9sQ==&ch=PDchCaJTYMq6BjZvXmZ0U7k068-3jASKLpBBrFgMJ31a8waYU67A8A=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">The
Share of Beginning Midsize Farms Held Steady from 2005 to 2014</span></b></a> — The aging of the overall farm population raises questions about whether there are enough beginning farms to replace those that exit farming. Between 2005 and 2014, the share of
beginning farms generally declined across all farm sizes, although overall farm numbers were relatively steady during this period. The share of beginning midsize farms hovered around 9 percent during this period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&134&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CBl2txYO_LyEH6HV1fOWnDNiYOxfd0Ontv9Cb-eq0ODFnnl7xA3mWsPjNAtyk9jwdmZuWJS44rYkNItkw0AyhMKXkfIiYoxuu2g5c2CnEjtlVVBLyhdBHf3dQ73szhcWvuQaX6UsC3yM9lu6uWDlsEjps8frmDA012EqXmICHwci0bPcQs7WezeRA76328aO4ih-kEtmI2T1zRUZ23CmBC27b9aI_ExqL26ogevm8-uSxPWW41addLjaeYPw-IupxULjBbxMysIuz4lfT-zrAA==&c=dE7DFwsg4lZR4sSHFFArV2A2cOSSGdkRxomjZDZJ5tWczckxvUhB0Q==&ch=SyW9ZEvpRzJRKNstV2PMCTFMqQNQI-3mhYHaRIvWMSZCSBRW7ZnAzA=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Almost
Three-fourths of the Average Dollar Americans Spend Eating Out Covers Restaurant Services</span></b></a> — Rising prices for farm commodities generally have a larger impact on grocery store price tags than on restaurant menus. The reason? Different cost structures,
as shown by USDA ERS’s Food Dollar Series. This series apportions total annual expenditures by U.S. consumers on domestically-produced food and beverages to 12 industry groups based on the value added by each industry. In 2015, farm production and agribusiness
industries accounted for 13.8 cents of the food-at-home dollar (foods and beverages purchased from grocery stores and other retailers) and 3.2 cents of the food-away-from-home dollar (foods and beverages from fine dining establishments, fast casual chains,
and coffee shops). Thus, grocery store prices are more closely connected to farm prices than restaurant prices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&135&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kByn-q38exssuB504QWIu_hlP7Wm3FdymbHS96ft7JHeXwH_UbLzEXt7amPMeARb9CxuNQPvqXDgqMDKT8Ey9_BH8ZCW30UaFOOPz9sHTibJJvm44EJXmQz99qaZPmwatDgoEDUoImXcySw51iluhAMdR9bp0WfC7A1NGhaU_f23AJIP63E478lJ8OlkcsP3SW8ajx0h-26NBp7ZDynT1Z5jhoidltXVnbt_xd5LMBSZzTTpmQnGzlI8S__djxblZ8kmdjTY5o0CmOXerhmloQ==&c=Rvrl5iIT1wiHf0TXwE_H9tgPy_k7DyH5UcmnTLO0Az9-eNSf1P3B0w==&ch=iayA_KC2VVI2hnDC8f4_iuM0Q6yhfPd-ZEY-i9EPFbcfcWaZoexJOw=="><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Adults
in Households with More Severe Food Insecurity are More Likely to Have a Chronic Disease</span></b></a> — USDA ERS researchers recently examined the association of food security status with 10 chronic diseases in working-age adults living in households with
incomes at or below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. The researchers discovered that adults in households that were less food secure were significantly more likely to have one or more chronic diseases, and the likelihood increased as food insecurity
worsened.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcwOTA4Ljc3OTAzODYxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MDkwOC43NzkwMzg2MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTUwMjQ2JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&136&&&http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001r7FNNUb4Oq23ct3ExUm6v8Qwdjn2NswCvpiLZPAxNZF7L-rAnjoPJVNSMlfq3FFB5MOxBKpvPsb4NjE4GZK5A0MX-A_4kJmzZKkbTjjUKyd75UtzJ8JPVmXRdNKarIR22wpU0OzadUI8DCbGcu4890ZcyB94MaFp7LfBZaYJLd_tNpK_NJD_LwJKmYN_ZaaMNh80yfYjc-1KzeQJqsqlyEBcum1QAGNTNM3MceztHyWZ6LRs26iykoJ75h08sigOu7FJ5e8-lC4nkUvXMJKdGA==&c=ubelAD4fcR4dDRNt32N4RRTodUPa7VNfIxFTfoIMtD-hfyPIWauYMA==&ch=lAQLKRO_dqEHIRoHGjLPw3dheX30vgjcJmiTb_1Szw9W-07tUG_3FQ=="><span style="color:#1D5782">In
Recent Years, Population has Declined in Rural Areas</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — Population change includes two major components: natural change (births minus deaths) and net migration
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