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Archives for March 2018

March Newsletter 2018

Community Development Scholarship, Appleton Comp Plan, & Opportunity Zones Community Development Planner Scholarship Available NOW       UMVRDC Community

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Swift County – 2018 Daycare loan/grant program

Announcing 2018 Daycare loan/grant program. All daycare’s are encouraged to apply for funds. Past recipients encouraged to apply again. Swift County has approved funds for 2018 to provide home, school based and center daycares with a deferred loan to

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SMAC – Art Legacy Project Grants Now Available

Exciting news!! SMAC added another round for Art Project grants and Art Legacy Project grants! The application deadline is April 25th by 4:30 pm, so start your applications soon! Click on the link to start your application or to learn more and good

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NEW National Park Service Announces Grants Available for Tribal Heritage Projects

NEW National Park Service Announces Grants Available for Tribal Heritage Projects. Due May 11. P18AS00081These grants assist Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage

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MnDOT Releases Mowing/Haying Permit Recommendations Report

MnDOT releases mowing, haying permit recommendations report ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report with recommendations regarding the agency’s mowing and haying permit process. MnDOT developed the report,

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MN Renewable Energy Roundtable

MN Renewable Energy Roundtable March 14, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Join AURI in an event dedicated to Renewable Chemicals With Keynote Speaker: Dr. Toby Ahrens National Program Leader Agricultural Bioproducts, National Institute of Food and

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Farmers Market Funding Available

Who in your community is planning your local farmers market? Let them know they can sign up for Market Bucks through Hunger Solutions to help provide local products to eligible local families! What is Market Bucks? Market Bucks is a state program to

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Introducing kids to technical careers

This is a great opportunity for our schools to collaboratively connect students with careers in demand across SW MN. To learn more check out https://www.lyftpathways.org/

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Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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