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House Approves FY2016 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill; Includes $3 Billion for CDBG
This week, the House approved their version of the fiscal year (FY) 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 2577) by a vote of 216 to 210. The bill includes funding for the U.S. Department...
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2015 Innovation Awards Application Deadline Extended to July 3
The application deadline for the 2015 NADO Innovation Awards has been extended a second time to Friday, July 3 giving applicants an additional three weeks to submit their applications! This is the last deadline extension so don’t delay! Click here...
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House Approves Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill; No Amendments Offered to Cut EDA Funding
This week, the House approved by a vote of 242 to 183 the fiscal year (FY) 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations bill. The bill funds the U.S. Economic Development Administration at $250 million, level with the...
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Issue Brief: Creating Opportunity and Prosperity Through Strengthening Rural-Urban Connections
Metropolitan and rural America are highly connected and interdependent. To succeed, metropolitan America needs a healthy and sustainable rural economy and culture, and in turn rural America needs vibrant, well-functioning cities and suburbs to thrive and flourish.
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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2016 Funding Increases for Several Regional Commissions
Before adjourning for a Memorial Day recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved by a vote of 26 to 4 their fiscal year (FY) 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. The bill includes increased funding for several regional economic development commissions. ...
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2015 Innovation Award Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the 2015 NADO Innovation Awards has been extended to Friday, June 19 giving applicants an additional three weeks to submit their applications! Click here for more information about the Innovation Awards. Click here to apply today!...
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Webinar Recording and Slides: “POWER Initiative: Opportunities for Economic Diversification and Workforce Development
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov), the National Association of Development Organizations, and the National Association of Regional Councils (http://www NULL.narc NULL.org)hosted a webinar on May 27 that took a closer look at the competitive grant opportunities...
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Build Skills and Support NADO through Lynda.com Membership
(http://www NULL.lynda NULL.com/?utm_medium=ldc-partner&utm_source=SSPRC&utm_content=61&utm_campaign=CD18088&bid=61&aid=CD18088)Executive directors and staff of regional development organizations often have complex jobs requiring diverse skill sets and expertise, as each staff person wears multiple hats. Empower your staff with access to training to build their skills and confidence...
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Materials Available from “Making Resilience the New Normal” Convening (Washington, DC)
Across the country, local and regional agencies are finding new ways of building resilience through their day-to-day decisions. By applying a new lens to not only disaster recovery but also to planning, zoning, capital investment, lending, and other routine services,...
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EDA, DOL Announce $35.5 Million Available for Coal-Impacted Communities; Register for NADO & NARC Webinar on Grant Opportunities
This week, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $35.5 million in federal funding to assist communities impacted by the contractions in the coal industry and power sector. These funds are being...