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More than 125 people from across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont joined Thriving Communities Technical Assistance (TA) Providers and federal agencies as part of the Federal Interagency Thriving Communities Network convening at St. Anselm College Institute of Politics earlier this week. NRRA Communications Manager, Andrea Folsom, MSW, attended the event on behalf of NRRA to gather additional resources for and share the challenges faced by NRRA's Municipal Members - including the need for more solid waste infrastructure funding for all NH municipalities and cumbersome grant application and reporting requirements - with the federal agencies in the room. Applying for and managing federal grants can seem particularly daunting for smaller municipalities that may lack the personnel to write or manage grants. More often than not, municipal staff are required to wear many hats to help their community function smoothly. The Thriving Communities Network aims to reduce barriers to federal grant funding by providing resources and tools municipalities of any size can use to successfully compete for federal funding. Learn more about the key resources and takeaways from the event: https://lnkd.in/e7NJ2qyd

Upcoming Public Funding Workshop for CBOs on May 14! Bay Area Air Quality Management District's Community Engagement Office, in partnership with Chris Selig and Associates, will host a virtual Public Funding Workshop on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 10 AM – 12 PM on Zoom. The workshop will be free and open to the public. Register at the link below. There is unprecedented public funding for climate-related planning and mitigation, resilient infrastructure, and civic engagement. The workshop aims to demystify public funding in order to help community-based organizations assess their interest, capacity, and fit for applying for state and federal grant opportunities. It will cover topics such as what the opportunities are, what to consider before applying, and where to access pro bono resources, tools, and technical assistance. (Please note that the workshop will not provide information about applying for Air District grants.) https://lnkd.in/gXm--2ug #publicfunding #technicalassistance #communities

While the concerns raised in the study regarding cash-for-work (CfW) programs are valid and highlight important considerations, it's essential to recognize that CfW interventions still have merits in certain contexts. From my experience, CfW programs can offer: -immediate income support -stimulate local economies -foster community engagement -provide adaptable solutions to address both short-term crises and long-term development goals. CfW can provide vital support and build resilience within vulnerable communities, especially when integrated with other complementary assistance modalities.

Take Advantage of Over $40 Million in EPA Grants!  The EPA Region 3 Thriving Communities Grantmaker (TCGM) and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) are offering over $40 million to fund 171 projects across historically underserved communities in EPA's Region 3 (Delaware, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and seven tribes). Anese & Associates has a proven track record of supporting clients in submitting competitive applications and securing EPA funding. What You Need To Know: 1-Year Projects: Up to $150K (Deadline: 4/30/25) 1–2-Year Projects: Up to $250K 2-Year Projects: Up to $350K (Deadline: 11/30/24) We specialize in project ideation, work plan development, budget documents, and post-award planning—critical elements of the process that can set your application apart. Contact us via www.aneseandassociates.com or our email address so we can help guide you through the process and help you submit a competitive application! #EPAGrants #CommunityDevelopment #GreenandHealthyHomesInitiative #FundingOpportunities #aneseandassociates #grantwritingforthepeople

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Equal partnership, participation, and joint reflection are fundamental to Robert Carr Fund for civil society networks's approach. Our participatory approach to grant-making stands out because inadequately served populations are engaged in every step of the process, through their meaningful involvement in our govening bodies - the International Steering Committee and the Program Advisory Panel.  This also includes engagement in development of RCF Strategy, Theory of Change, and monitoring and evaluation framework. Read about RCF's Participatory Grantmaking Model #WhenCommunitiesDecide:  http://bit.ly/3us4bMM #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #CommunitiesFirst

**Supporting Our Library and Prioritizing Public Safety** As your mayor, alongside our city commission, I want to assure you that we fully support our library and value the importance of its services to our community. Recently, there have been discussions about ending the library/city management agreement, but I want to make it clear that this does NOT mean we are considering removing or reducing the mills that voters recently passed. Public safety in our city is in dire need of financial support, and we are facing some tough budget decisions to address these needs. One of the options on the table is to end the city subsidy of 7 mills, and redirect those funds back to public safety. To be clear, we are not considering taking away the mills that our community voted for. Our goal is to ensure that we can maintain essential services while also strengthening our public safety efforts. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate these important decisions for the well-being of our city.

https://lnkd.in/gHgYG3B5 Funding can make or break a project goal. Understanding your municipalities potential funding resources and opportunities enables your community to be fully prepared to submit applications. We are here to help you! This webinar below covers grant and funding opportunities available to your community and includes the following: * Roads * Stormwater * Water Quality * Wastewater and Water * Parks and Recreation * Development * Plus more..... I would recommend you check out the webinar below if any of these seem to be a good fit for community. If you have questions or would like to discuss ideas, contact me or one of our funding experts today! #funding #grantwriting #municipalities #ruekertmielke #ThePlacetoBe

💲 MORE grant funding? We like the sound of that. In case you haven’t heard, the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program is open for your applications. Have a community that’s divided by infrastructure? Looking to improve access in a disadvantaged area? The RCP Grant Program is designed to help address these exact challenges. Find out more on how to apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/giVRqdGK

The National Association of Black Women In Construction's (NABWIC) #BillionDollar luncheon in Transportation Contracting Opportunities this week is sure to open doors for small and minority businesses. I want to highlight that a big reason for that is the remarkable work of the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) founded by Phil Washington and Porcari John D.. I’m thrilled that Phil will be speaking at the luncheon on Friday. Thanks Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for being one of the first signers of the EIP Pledge. The EIP is ensuring that President Biden's historic Bipartisan #InfrastructureBill will advance equity in our country. The much-needed injection of investment into infrastructure will connect historically disadvantaged and underserved communities to jobs and economic opportunities. EIP has championed this by signing MOUs with key agencies. The MOUs pave the way for small and minority businesses to compete for work with the signed agencies, without undertaking additional paperwork. I attended a historic MOU signing a year ago between the EIP and Dorval R. Carter, Jr., President of the Chicago Transit Authority, as well as Leslie Richards, General Manager of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Excited that they will be at the virtual luncheon to provide much-needed information and insights to small businesses who are ready to play in the big leagues. Registration is free. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ewRzQgpv #constructionindustry #construction #transportation #transportationindustry #opportunities #contracting #contractors #maryland #california #michigan #TheMcNeillFactor #MasterBuilder #eip