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The application  for 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards is open on NADO's website now until July 21. The award honors significant advances in community and economic development, including but not limited to small business finance, energy and infrastructure projects, housing and human services, sustainable development, workforce development, and more. Learn more about the award and begin an application here.
EDD Capacity Building Grant: Materials & Resources Available on NADO's Website
Have you visited the Stronger Districts | Stronger Regions section of our website? Find Economic Development District (EDD) capacity building resources in the areas of peer knowledge, leadership and governance, marketing and communications, project development and management, and grants management on our website now. Click here to access the resources.
NADO Welcomes New Staff Member
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) is thrilled to announce that Karron Grant has joined the NADO team as NADO’s Administrative Specialist. In his role, Karron will work closely with staff to support the organization's day-to-day operations and support NADO membership. Karron will be heavily involved with NADO’s database management and member portal. If you need to update your contact information in the database, pay a membership invoice, or need help accessing the portal, he is happy to assist! He will also be NADO’s point of contact for conference registration both in advance and on-site. If you plan to attend a future NADO event, make sure to introduce yourself to him. Karron can be contacted at kgrant@nado.org or (202) 921-4440.
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Events, Conferences
& Online Training
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Conference: National Summit on Rural Road Safety
When: September 12-14, 2023
Where: Oklahoma City, OK
NADO members and stakeholders are encouraged to hold the date for the National Summit on Rural Road Safety, hosted by National Center for Rural Road Safety and NADO. This year, NADO's National Regional Transportation Conference is combined with the National Summit on Rural Road Safety. Registration opens soon.
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EDD Community of Practice
Spotlight
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 Overcoming the Planning Silos: Integrating Economic Development and Hazard Mitigation Planning (NADO Webinar)
How connected are your regional CEDS and hazard mitigation plans? Does your District’s Hazard Mitigation staff understand what a CEDS is? Does your District’s Economic Development staff understand complex regional risk assessments? Join your fellow economic development and hazard mitigation practitioners on July 18 for a conversation on the relationship between your region’s CEDS and hazard mitigation plans. Register for the webinar here.
RLF Community of Practice Workshop (Lending Technology Platforms)
When: Wednesday, July 26, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
This workshop, hosted by the National Development Council (NDC) in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, will focus on lending technology platforms as a key area to improve capacity of the Revolving Loan Funds of Community of Practice participants.
Webinar: Exploring Outdoor Recreation as a Component of Economic Diversification
When: Thursday, July 27, 3 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) to learn more about research trends and practices linking outdoor recreation and economic development. Participants will learn from a collective of rural communities working together towards new economic growth, while striving to maintain cultural identities. This webinar is hosted through the Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) Community of Practice.
New Case Studies Added to “EDDs in Action” Series
The NADO Research Foundation’s “EDDs in Action” case studies series demonstrates the wide breadth of programs, projects, and initiatives EDDs support and implement to improve their regions – making them more resilient, prosperous, and better prepared for the future. Recently added mini case studies highlight incorporating equity into the CEDS and economic resiliency and recovery initiatives. Click here to access the series.
New Resources for Hazard Mitigation and Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework Added to NADO's Resource Center
NADO Research Foundation has published two new documents as part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP). Tips from a Planner: Implementing the Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework and Hazard Mitigation and CEDS Integration Tip Sheet are now available in NADO's Resource Center.
Wealth Creation Training Opportunity
Region Five Development Commission is hosting wealth creation trainings in ND, SD, and MN. Through the EDD Community of Practice, NADO is offering these free opportunities to interested EDDs:
Wealth creation is about connecting a region’s assets to meet market demand. This opportunity may be especially useful to EDDs if they are working on inventorying assets/SWOT, or considering ways of supporting economic development strategies/sectors. Please RSVP online if interested in attending a training or email Melissa Levy for more information.
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Funding Opportunities
& Resources
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Climate Ready Workforce Funding Opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant and Climate Program Office, together with support from the NOAA Office of Coastal Management, has opened the Climate Ready Workforce for Coastal States, Tribes, and Territories Initiative funding opportunity. These grants will help establish programs aimed at placing people across the country into good jobs that advance climate resilience and assist employers in developing a 21st century workforce that is climate literate, informed by climate resilience, and skilled at addressing consequent challenges. To learn more about Climate Ready Workforce, click here. In addition, NOAA will host several informational webinars about this opportunity.
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program Funding Guide
The REPI program released its yearly funding guide to help applicants identify funding opportunities for resilience and conservation projects across the federal grantmaking landscape. The REPI program aims to support resilience and conservation projects in areas surrounding military installations and ranges. Key information included in the funding guide includes application and program eligibility requirements, a funding opportunity calendar, and cost-share information.
Recompete Pilot Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
The EDA is now accepting applications for the $200 million Recompete Pilot Program which is designed to make focused investments in communities most in need of economic resources and options to ensure that all communities have a path to economic prosperity. Funding will be deployed through a two-phase competition, with Phase 1 applications open now until October 5.
IEDC Report: ‘Live, Work, and Play’: Attracting and Retaining Tomorrow’s Talent
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Economic Development Research Partners Program has released its latest report examining the impacts of social and demographic trends on the future labor force, what younger workers seek from communities and employers, and how economic development organizations are responding to ensure that communities have the talent they need for the future. Read the report here.
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
A Notice of Funding Opportunity was released for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. This program is focused on helping rural populations and tribal communities develop projects and capacity resources that will lead to future USDOT grant applications for implementation/construction activities. Funds will be available on a first come first served basis with no matching funds required. The application window will open on August 14. Learn more here.
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Notice of Funding Availability
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has released its first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) which will guide SCRC’s investments into the Southeast Crescent region. The NOFA provides details about eligible uses of the SCRC’s State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program funds and application requirements. The pre-application deadline is July 21 and the full application deadline is September 15.
Our Town Applications Open Until August 3
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town program supports projects that advance local economic, physical, or social outcomes that contribute to long-term systems change within communities. Guidelines and instructions for the Our Town grant program are now available online. The application is submitted in two parts; the Part 1 deadline is August 3. Click here to learn more and apply.
NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Funding Opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, which provides $575 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for investing in collaborative approaches to coastal resilience at regional scales. Letters of intent are due August 21. There is no matching requirement for this funding. Learn more about this program on the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge webpage.
New USDA Rural Energy Programs
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable clean energy to communities. Funding will be available through two new programs under the Inflation Reduction Act: the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program and the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. USDA will accept Letters of Interest from June 30 to September 29 for the PACE program and from July 31 to August 31 for the New ERA program. To view the live announcement click here and to view the press release click here.
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Opportunities &
Job Openings
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Cambridge, OH | Executive Director
The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) is currently seeking an Executive Director. OMEGA serves ten counties in the eastern Appalachian region of Ohio and is a Local Development District. For more details, click here.
Junction City, KS | Executive Director
Flint Hills Regional Council seeks an Executive Director to be responsible for providing management and leadership for staff, technical expertise to Council members, and leading efforts throughout the seven-county Flint Hills region. For more details, click here.
Owensboro, KY | Senior Local Government Specialist
The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) seeks applicants for a full-time Senior Local Government Specialist to work within their Community & Economic Development department. This position is essential for GRADD to partner with local governments and regional agencies to address the unique local and regional needs. For more details, click here.
RFP for Marine Ferry Services
NADO Research Foundation, the nonprofit research and capacity building affiliate of NADO, seeks proposals from qualified vendors for consulting planning services to be provided to a region of Alaska as part of a publicly funded research project. NADO RF is seeking proposals from qualified organizations with documented experience providing guidance and leadership on the topic of establishing a benchmark of essential level of service (ELOS) for marine ferry service to rural communities. For more details, click here.
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National Summit for Rural Road Safety
September 12-14, 2023
Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel
1 North Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
NADO Annual Training Conference
November 7-10, 2023
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH
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The views and opinions expressed by other organizations or outside publications referenced in NADO News do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of the National Association of Development Organizations or its members.
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