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Sep 24, 20241 min read
Notice for Carlisle on public hearing to identify and prioritize community needs
A public hearing will be held on October 4 at 6 pm. at The Carlisle Civic Center located at 215 S. Court St.
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Aug 6, 20241 min read
U.S. Department of Labor announces $65M in grant funds to strengthen community colleges
The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) will close on September 24, 2024 at 10:59 p.m. Central Time.
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Apr 14, 20231 min read
Tornado Relief Grants Now Available
Nonprofit, government and educational organizations agencies that address immediate disaster relief needs are eligible to apply.
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Mar 15, 20231 min read
New Funding Opportunities Announcement from EDA
EDA has released a new Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant applications are now being accepted
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is now accepting grant application for the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
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Sep 6, 20221 min read
Grant applications for the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program for 2023 are now being accepted.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHHP) grant applications period opened on September 5, 2022 for the Historic County Courthouse a
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Aug 29, 20221 min read
OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the opening of the FY2022 Application Period for the Flood Mitigation Assistanc
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Aug 29, 20222 min read
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Funding Opportunity
The FY22 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding opportunity and are accepting Notices of Intent (NOIs) now through
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Apr 22, 20221 min read
Delta Regional Authority Opens 2022 Funding Cycle for Economic Development Opportunities
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) opened the 2022 funding cycle for the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP).
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Sep 27, 20212 min read
Important announcement about COVID relief for small businesses
Please note all business owners who have received previous loans through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Restaurant...
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Aug 12, 20211 min read
Apply Now: $2 Million Available in EDA STEM Talent Challenge
Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) launched the STEM Talent Challenge
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Aug 10, 20212 min read
Funding Opportunities for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation
Today, FEMA will post funding notices for two hazard mitigation grant programs for $1.16 billion.
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Jul 23, 20212 min read
$3 Billion Available in EDA American Rescue Plan Funding
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced six programs, collectively called Investing in America’s Communities, that the
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Jun 29, 20211 min read
Arkansas Humanities Council offers American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Grant
The Arkansas Humanities Council is now accepting applications for the ARP Act Grant. This recovery funding is available to support at-risk
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Jun 28, 20212 min read
$1.5 million in grants available to better educate women on labor rights and benefits.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $1.5 million funding opportunity to develop partnerships with community-based organizations and
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Apr 26, 20211 min read
Shuttered Venue Operator Grants Program Application Portal Now Open
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues
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Mar 16, 20211 min read
Delta Regional Authority Opens 2021 Funding Cycle for Economic Development Opportunities
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) opened the 2021 funding cycle for the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). SEDAP pro
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Oct 22, 20201 min read
OVER 200 FUNDING OPPORTUNTIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT & LOCAL BUSINESSES NOW AVAILABLE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in partnership with the Region 6 Economic Workgroup, has released a MEGA list of OVER 200 funding..
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Sep 3, 20201 min read
USDA Implements Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19.
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Aug 25, 20202 min read
$5 Million in Federal Funds to Support Arkansas Meat Processors
The Arkansas General Assembly appropriated $5 million in federal funds to support Arkansas meat processors...
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