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News by Topic: Community and economic development

Jan 24, 2025 - Executive Order from the Office of the President regarding the economic development of economically distressed communities. Among other things, this Executive Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop and implement policy recommendations related to place-based economic development focused on economically distressed regions, communities in Community Disaster Resiliency Zones, and rural communities identified by the Secretary of Agriculture and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and more.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 17, 2025 - Interviews an administrator at the Blandin Foundation, a rural-based and rural-serving private foundation in Minnesota. Discusses the culture of rural, challenges with grant writing for rural communities, community engagement, and goals for the future.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Jan 10, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announcing the availability of an estimated $79 million in grant funding for the Community Connect Grant Program for fiscal year 2025. The Community Connect Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants who will provide service at or above the broadband grant speed to all premises in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband service does not exist. The application window opens on February 20, 2025. Applications are due by April 21, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 3, 2025 - Describes the economic and workforce impacts of widespread childcare shortages and efforts by state lawmakers to support providers. Highlights legislative efforts to support growth in rural child care capacity, including a Nebraska grant program that supports the provision of child care services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Source: Stateline
Dec 27, 2024 - Presents an overview of an initiative working to increase food sovereignty and security through support for small-scale agriculture in remote Alaska Native villages. Describes services including educational outreach, farm tours, and resource referrals. Notes that the program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Source: Morning Ag Clips