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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Here’s an edited version of the list from the recent USDA Rural Development Resource List – see particularly the deadline for the letter of intent for the new
Business Oregon Rural Opportunity Initiative (first on the list)…Sheri<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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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<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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://www.oregon4biz.com/Innovate-&-Create/ROI/"><span style="color:#1D5782">Business
Oregon Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI)</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <i>Purpose</i>: Unify and strengthen existing business development resources to build rural prosperity through capacity
building grants. <i>Eligibility</i>: Application must be submitted on behalf of 3 or more partners that are focused on improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem; groups must identify a lead agency to serve as the applicant; the lead agency must be based in a
geographic area with a population of 30,000 or less and proposed activities must benefit residents of a geographic area with a population of 30,000 or less.
<i>Funding</i>: Varies. Letter of Intent Deadline: December 1, 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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.ntca.org/smart-rural-community/collaboration-challenge-award-guidelines.html"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">The
Rural Broadband Association (NTCA) Smart Rural Community Collaboration Challenge</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support the development and implementation of innovative broadband-enabled solutions to support rural commerce, healthcare, public safety, economic
development, education, energy, or other community-oriented initiatives. <i>Eligibility</i>: Telecommunication companies that are NTCA members.
<i>Funding</i>: Individual awards of up to $5,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: December 1, 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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/community-food-projects-cfp-competitive-grants-program"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Help plan or implement food projects designed to meet the needs of low-income individuals and increase community self-reliance
concerning food and nutrition. <i>Eligibility</i>: Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofits (including gleaners).
<i>Funding</i>: $8.64 million is available nationwide; a 100% match is required. <b>
Application Deadline</b>: December 4, 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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&112&&&https://www.hearstfdn.org/funding-priorities/"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Hearst
Foundations</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support well-established nonprofits that address issues within four major areas: education, health, culture, and social service.
<i>Eligibility</i>: Well-established nonprofits, generally with an operating budget of $1 million or more.
<i>Funding</i>: Varies. <b>Application Deadlin</b>e: Applications are 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"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&114&&&http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/ford-institute-community-building/technical-assistance-grants"><span style="color:#1D5782">Ford
Family Foundation Technical Assistance Grants</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">— <i>Purpose</i>: Assist efforts to develop leadership expertise, engage in planning efforts, or advance collaborations.
<i>Eligibility</i>: 501(c)3 organizations, projects must be predominately (60% or more) for the benefit of residents of rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, CA, communities with populations of 35,000 or less.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000; a 20% cash match is required. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.<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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&115&&&http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/ford-institute-community-building/community-building-grants"><b><span style="color:#1D5782">Ford
Family Foundation Community Building Grants</span></b></a> — <i>Purpose</i>: Support efforts to build the future of rural communities by increasing connections, building capacity, and taking community-led action.
<i>Eligibility</i>: 501(c)3 organizations, projects must be predominately (60% or more) for the benefit of residents of rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, CA, communities with populations of 35,000 or less.
<i>Funding</i>: Grants range from $500 to $25,000. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications are 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"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&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>: 501(c)3 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>
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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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&118&&&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 7a 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>
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& 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>
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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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&120&&&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>
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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=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTcxMTI3LjgxNTI1NDgxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE3MTEyNy44MTUyNTQ4MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTY4NDM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&121&&&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.
<i>Funding</i>: 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>
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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>
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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>
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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.
<i>Funding</i>: Varies. <b>Application Deadline</b>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (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.
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