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New Workforce and Revitalization Resources Announced

The White House Reports that the Administration has announced over $14 million for partnerships in 12 states intended to leverage a range of economic development programs to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry.

EPA Announces New RFP for FY16 Brownfield Grants

The US EPA announced a new request for proposals for FY16 brownfield assessment, revolving loan fund, and clean up grant guidelines. The proposal submission deadline is December 18, 2015.

Funding and Design Assistance Available for Rural Communities: CIRD Issues Request for Proposals

The Citizens' Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) has issued a request for proposals to rural communities interested in applying for funding to host a community design workshop in either 2016 or 2017. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 11:00 PM EST. Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 stipend (that must be matched one-to-one) in addition to in-kind professional design expertise and technical assistance valued at $35,000. The Request for Proposals is posted on the CIRD website. Selected communities will be announced in March of 2016 and workshops will be held during the fall of 2016 through spring of 2017. Register for the Pre-Application Conference Calls. Read the full Request for Proposals.