FUNDING
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is excited to share a new Rural Development funding opportunity authorized by Section 6025 of the 2014 Farm Bill. This new authority entitled Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) prioritizes projects that support the implementation of multi-jurisdictional plans under the Community Facilities Program, Water and Waste Disposal Program, Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program, and Rural Business Development Grant Program. Under this provision, up to 10 percent of each programs annual appropriations can be set aside and made available to eligible SECD applicants. Many communities already working together to develop multi-jurisdictional plans with the help of strategic partners including non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, university extensions, regional authorities, coalitions of counties/towns and federal special initiative coalitions such as: Stronger Economies Together, Promise Zones, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnerships, Sustainable Communities, and Local Food, Local Places. The goal of SECD is to promote collaboration in rural communities and across Rural Development agencies and programs. Communities are incentivized to align resources, develop long-term community and economic growth strategies and engage federal, state and local partners. By promoting this regional focus USDA resources can be more effectively utilized and have a larger impact on rural capacity building and wealth creation.
In FY 2017 NIFA's CFP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food Projects (CFP) and (2) Planning Projects (PP). The primary goals of the CFP are to: Meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and Meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; Planning for long-term solutions; or The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers. Apply for Grant/View RFA.
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
- 3.NIFA Announces the Availability of $17.7 Million to Train, Educate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $17.7 million in grant funding to help train and educate the next generation of agricultural producers through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program helps fund organizations implementing programs throughout the United States that train beginning farmers and ranchers, through workshops, educational teams, training and technical assistance. Eligible applicants include collaborative state, tribal, local or regionally-based networks or partnerships of public or private entities such as state cooperative extension services, community-based organizations, colleges or universities; and other organizations providing services to beginning farmers and ranchers. 2017 applications are due Dec. 8, 2016.
- Performance Partnership Pilots (P3)
Funds for pilot sites to test outcome-focused strategies focused on improving educational, employment, physical and mental health, and other key outcomes for disconnected youth by providing the flexibility to blend funds from existing federal programs and seeking waivers for associated program requirements to allow for innovative activities otherwise not allowed within program guidelines. Priority areas include working with youth in rural and tribal communities, among others.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2016
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
- Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Community Selection
As part of the Continuum of Care program, HUD will select up to 10 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. Four of the selected communities will be rural. Applicants must be a collaborative registered through the 2016 Continuum of Care Program.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2016
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Grant Program
Supports oral cancer education and research programs and nonprofit community-based programs that provide quality oral health care and/or oral cancer screenings for underserved populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2016
Sponsor: Academy of General Dentistry - Safer School Garden Grant
Provides funding to start a school garden.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2016
Sponsor: Safer Brand - Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant
Grants to support a comprehensive public health approach to prevent suicide in institutions of higher education, including community colleges. The distribution of awards will be equitable in terms of geography (urban, rural, and remote settings), and balanced among populations of focus and program size.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2016
Sponsor: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Solid Waste Management Grant Program (SWMFY2017)
Offers funds to organizations to provide technical assistance that will reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2016
Sponsor: USDA Rural Development - Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants
Grants for organizations that assist communities with water or wastewater operations through technical assistance and/or training.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2016
Sponsor: USDA Rural Development - Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
Provides loan repayment programs for health professions educational loans in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2017
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
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The //foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gckbbB1wQABKbJlD6a4SxFGZ5aaaa4SxBL4H31jaa?k=~@tAtCt&o=Srhsi3ezXoh.zhyS3e1_mnS.4inQ.qe5&;b=Oy&7=&h=zdndom2s-rEr-qC" target="_self">National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the //foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gckbbB1wQABKbJlD6a4SxFGZ5aaaa4SxBL4H31jaa?k=~@tAtCt&o=Srhsi3ezXoh.zhyS3e1_mnS.4inQ.qe5&;b=Oz&7=&h=zdndom2s-rEr-qC" target="_self">Kresge Foundation, has announced the launch of a technical assistance program for the creative placemaking field. Through the program, Kresge and the NEA will collaborate with the //foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gckbbB1wQABKbJlD6a4SxFGZ5aaaa4SxBL4H31jaa?k=~@tAtCt&o=Srhsi3ezXoh.zhyS3e1_mnS.4inQ.qe5&;b=PQ&7=&h=zdndom2s-rEr-qC" target="_self">Local Initiatives Support Corporation, the //foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gckbbB1wQABKbJlD6a4SxFGZ5aaaa4SxBL4H31jaa?k=~@tAtCt&o=Srhsi3ezXoh.zhyS3e1_mnS.4inQ.qe5&;b=PR&7=&h=zdndom2s-rEr-qC" target="_self">National Creative Placemaking Program, and //foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gckbbB1wQABKbJlD6a4SxFGZ5aaaa4SxBL4H31jaa?k=~@tAtCt&o=Srhsi3ezXoh.zhyS3e1_mnS.4inQ.qe5&;b=PS&7=&h=zdndom2s-rEr-qC" target="_self">PolicyLink to provide fourteen organizations and their partners with specialized technical assistance aimed at building each organization's capacity to lead placemaking projects that result in positive short- and long-term outcomes for their community. The program also will work to clarify standard practices in creative placemaking by sharing lessons learned and will inform future funding practices for NEA's Our Town program and Kresge's own investments in the field...
