Downtown Rector
Main Street Arkansas Calendar February 28 – March 4 , 2011
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY Greg & Susan – Texarkana
THURSDAY Greg, Susan, Mark, Nancy – Walnut Ridge & Rector
FRIDAY
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IN THIS ISSUE:
The Smart Money’s on Historic Presevation (AR Green Guide)
Rogers Frisco Festival Admission Fee
Main Street Helena Gets Grant
Historic Wood Window Repair Assistance
RFP
Grantseeking Class in NW AR
The Smart Money’s On Historic Preservation/Downtown El Dorado Presshttp://www.inarkansas.com/23679/el-dorado-preserves-its-historic-downtown - one of the cover stories for the Arkansas Green Guide. We have some nice quotes. Check it out.
Rogers’ Frisco Festival Admission Feehttp://www.nwaonline.com/news/2011/feb/22/frisco-festival-board-eyes-admission-fee/
Main Street Helena Gets Grant http://www.helena-arkansas.com/newsnow/x1596408404/Main-Street-Helena-to-get-Heritage-Month-Grant
Historic Wood Window Repair Assistance
- following up on our discussion at last week’s training, if you need help with historic wood window repair, contact Brian Driscoll in our office 501.324.9880 or brian at arkansasheritage.org
Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable Communities, Request for ProposalsEPA's Office of Sustainable Communities is seeking proposals to create and deliver technical assistance programs to local and tribal governments facing common land use and development challenges. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to fund up to three applicants that will provide technical assistance to multiple communities on the use of standardized, "ready to go" tools that lead to changes in local policies and development regulations. As a result of this RFP, the grantees will select and work with communities to increase their capacity to successfully implement smart growth and sustainable communities development approaches that protect the environment, improve public health, facilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and improve overall quality of life.
The maximum amount of funding for all awards under this RFP will be approximately $2.5 million, for up to three five-year assistance agreements, depending on funding availability and other applicable considerations. EPA expects to have approximately $500,000 for the first year of awards.
The closing date for receipt of hard copy proposal packages is March 31, 2011.
"GRANTSEEKING 101" CLASS – MARCH 8, Bentonville
Grantseeking 101 offers a fast-paced introduction to finding and obtaining grants for nonprofits and municipalities/counties. Discuss how to find funders, how to read guidelines, tips for strong proposals, and grant budgets. Grantseeking 101 will be held at the Compton Gardens Conference Center (312 N. Main, Bentonville) Tuesday, March 8, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Registration fee: $50*/$45 for Priority Registrants
*Priority Registration: Priority and discount given to Board Member/Staff pairs from non-profits or two staff from municipalities/counties.
Size Limit: Class limited to 18 participants
To Register: E-mail Cheryl Kester at ckester at cox.net or call 479-582-1053.
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2011
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