Our newest Main Street program, Siloam Springs
Destination Downtown September 12-14; Tupelo, MS
Main Street Arkansas Calendar August 15 - 19, 2011
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MONDAY
TUESDAY Susan & Mark – Rogers (merchant site visits); Samantha – AEDC
WEDNESDAY Susan & Mark – Rogers (merchant site visits)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY Cary – Governor’s Volunteerism Commission
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Jackie Wolven, Downtown Eureka Springs Praised
HistoryPin
Fundraising Methods that Worked in 2010
Creating 3rd Places
Embrace the Smart City
2 Grant Opportunities
AR Shine Awards
Jackie Wolven of Downtown Eureka Springs Praised:
http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/printable.aspx?aid=127736
HistoryPin Mashes Up Historic Photos With New Photos
http://www.good.is/post/historypin-app-uses-augmented-reality-to-visualize-the-past/
Free Report – Fundraising Methods that Worked Best in 2010 & What Could Work in 2011
http://www2.guidestar.org/rxg/news/publications/fundraising-methods-worked-best-2010.aspx
Creating 3rd Places (pdf)
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/downtowns/ltb/documents/DE1210.pdf
Embrace the Smart City
http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/2011/0726_cities_katz.aspx
Grant Opportunity
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the release of the FY 2011 Request for Applications (RFA) for the People's Garden Grant Program (PPGP). The program is designed to facilitate the creation of produce, recreation, and/or wildlife gardens in urban and rural areas, which will provide opportunities for science-based informal education. This program is a joint initiative supported by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Food and Nutrition Service, Forest Service, and Natural Resources Conservation Service, in addition to NIFA. Successful applicants will provide micro-subgrant support to smaller local projects.
Deadline for applications must be received by Grants.gov by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 26, 2011. The funding opportunity number is: USDA-NIFA-OP-003503.
Interested potential applicants can participate on a teleconference to get details about the People’s Garden Grant Program on Aug. 4, 2011 at 1 p.m., EDT. To participate, call toll-free (888) 858-2144; the access code is 1059897. For those unable to participate in the call, NIFA will post a summary of the questions and information provided to our website.
For more inforamtion about this grant, please visit http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/peoplesgardengrantprogram.cfm.
HUD Announces $95 million for Regional and Community Challenge Grants
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced that $95 million is available in Regional and Community Challenge grants to support local efforts to build more livable and sustainable communities. The programs work to expand housing choices, improve connections between employment centers and homes, and reduce barriers to achieving affordable, economically vital, and sustainable communities.
Pre-applications for the Regional Planning Grant Program are due August 25, 2011.
Community Challenge Planning grant program applications are due September 9, 2011
2011 ARKANSAS SHINE AWARDS
Entries now being accepted; due Sept. 15
Statewide program recognizes 'Clean & Green' communities
Entries are now being accepted for the fourth annual Arkansas Shine Awards which honors communities across the state that have adopted a comprehensive approach to keeping their hometowns clean and green. The entry deadline is Sept. 15.
New to this year's awards program is the Arkansas Shine Superstar Award, which will be given to one community that has previously won two or more Arkansas Shine Awards, regardless of population size.
There is no fee to enter the Arkansas Shine Awards
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