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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red">FYI – forwarding resource info collated and disseminated by USDA<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 19, 2018 4:16 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> STUART Sheri * OPRD<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Rural Community & Economic Development Funding Resources<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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FUNDING:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&115&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-program/or" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D5782">USDA
Rural Development Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program</span></strong></a> —
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Promote economic development and job creation in rural areas by providing zero-interest loans and some grant funds to rural utilities that they will in turn pass through to local businesses
for projects that will retain or create employment opportunities. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: Utilities. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding</span></em>: Individual awards of up to $2 million
in loans and $300,000 in grants. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadlines</span></strong>: December 31, 2018 (second quarter); March 31, 2019 (third quarter); and June 30, 2019 (fourth quarter).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&116&&&http://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jyltzkd-hikdlkyuih-a/"><span style="color:#1D5782">Walmart
Foundation Community Grant Program</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Support hunger relief and healthy eating, health
and human service, quality of life, education, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, public safety, or environmental sustainability.
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; local government entities; faith-based organizations; and K-12 public and private schools, charter schools, community and junior colleges, and state and private
colleges and universities. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding</span></em>: Individual grants of $250 to $5,000.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Deadline</span></strong>: December 31, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&118&&&https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/64?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update100318" target="_blank" title=""><span style="color:#1D5782">HHS
HRSA Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program</span></a> </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">—
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Help small, rural hospitals purchase equipment or training to attain value-based payment and care goals; join or become an accountable care organization; and purchase health information
technology, equipment, or training. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility:
</span></em>State offices of rural health, acting as the fiscal intermediary for all eligible small, rural hospitals in the state. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding: </span></em>$12,000 per hospital per year for four years; 47 awards
are expected nationwide. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline</span></strong>: January 3, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&122&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency"><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants and Guaranteed Loans</span></a> —
</span></strong><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">Purpose</span></em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">: Support the purchase, installation, and construction of renewable
energy systems or energy efficiency improvements. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations and small businesses in a rural area
with a population of 50,000 or less. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding</span></em>: Varies.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline (loan guarantees)</span></strong>: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline (grants)</span></strong>: April 1, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&124&&&https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-broadband-access-loan-and-loan-guarantee" target="_blank" title=""><span style="color:#1D5782">USDA
Rural Development Rural Broadband Access Program</span></a> </span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">—
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Expand internet access in rural areas by financing the construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment to provide high-speed broadband.
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: Corporations, limited liability companies, cooperatives, state and local government entities, Native American tribes, and tribal organizations. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding: </span></em>Individual
loans of $100,000 to $25 million. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline</span></strong>:<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></strong>September 30, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&125&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=306735" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D5782">Department
of Commerce (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Development Assistance Programs</span></strong></a> —
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States through construction, technical assistance, and revolving
loan fund projects. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: State governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, institutions of higher education, county governments, city or township governments, special
district governments, and nonprofits. <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding</span></em>: Awards of $100,000 to $3 million. <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline</span></strong>: Applications accepted
on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&126&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=302953"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D5782">DOC
EDA Disaster Supplemental</span></strong></a> — <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose</span></em>: Help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction
resiliency projects, as appropriate, to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and
Maria, and of wildfires and other natural disasters occurring in calendar year 2017.
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Eligibility</span></em>: State, county, city, township, and special district governments; nonprofits; Native American tribal governments; and institutions of higher education.
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Funding</span></em>: Up to $587 million is available nationwide.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Application Deadline</span></strong>: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><em><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323">*To receive updates on other funding opportunities, consider <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&127&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/manage-subscriptions.html"><span style="color:#1D5782">subscribing
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">EVENTS:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"><a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMTIwLjk3ODcyNzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTEyMC45Nzg3Mjc3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDU5MDgxJmVtYWlsaWQ9c2hlcmkuc3R1YXJ0QG9yZWdvbi5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPXNoZXJpLnN0dWFydEBvcmVnb24uZ292JnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&128&&&https://chrr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hJVrY2a3QzyUQIPblyZtPA" target="_blank" title=""><span style="color:#1D5782">County
Health Rankings & Roadmaps "Partnering With Community" Webinar</span></a> (November 20, 2018 @ 12:00 pm PST)</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#232323"> — In 2017, Allen County, Kansas, was recognized for their
community transformation with a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. At the heart of a communities’ efforts to improve health is a commitment to authentically engage and partner with the community’s best asset – its people. Allen County
offers an example of how a community working together to harness the collective power of leaders, partners, and residents can create the conditions to give everyone a fair and just opportunity for health.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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