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NADO President Chris Fetzer Testified Before the Senate on EDA Reauthorization
On Wednesday, June 21, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing focused on the reauthorization of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), with an emphasis on state and local perspectives and priorities. Chris Fetzer, Executive Director of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments and current NADO President, testified alongside other witnesses during the hearing. Click here to view a recording of the hearing.
Apply by June 30 to Host a Fellow through the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Program
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), in partnership with the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) and other national organizations, recently launched the inaugural Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program. Submit an expression of interest to host a fellow by June 30. Questions? Contact Brett Schwartz or Jack Morgan.
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Events, Conferences
& Online Training
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Webinar: How the Grid, Regulators, and Wholesale Markets Affect Local Solar Goals
When: Wednesday, June 28, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Join this upcoming SolSmart webinar for an introduction to how the electricity grid functions and the key stakeholders who oversee it. Learn more about how engagement can help overcome barriers to solar deployment. Hear from peers who have already taken steps to engage in these processes through the PJM Cities and Communities Coalition (PJMCCC) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Cities and Communities Coalition.
Workshop: RLF Community of Practice Workshop (RLFs & the Modern Small Business Capital Continuum)
When: Thursday, June 29, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
This workshop hosted by the National Development Council (NDC) will include an overview of the small business capital landscape in 2023, reframe the concept of Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), highlight trends and unconventional sources of capital for small businesses, and discuss ways to compete and collaborate in the local small business landscape.
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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Webinar Briefing on Updated CEDS Content Guidelines and EDDs Now Available
NADO RF has released a new webinar briefing, “The State of the EDDs and CEDS Content Guidelines Updates.” This briefing provides an update on the status of the national network of EDDs and information about the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Content Guidelines featuring equity, climate resilience, and workforce development. Click here to view the recording.
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.
NADO RF Releases New Interactive EDD Map
As part of the EDD CoP, NADO RF has created a new interactive national EDD map that provides information about each  EDD’s service area, website, contact information, and EDA regional office. It also includes two search functions: one that allows the user to quickly identify which EDD serves any address or location and one to search the map by the name of the EDD. Access the map here.
Introduction to the Outcome, Process and Access Framework for Equity in Economic Development
Argonne National Laboratory National Economic Research and Resilience Center has published a research brief outlining a framework elucidating underlying drivers influencing the degree to which outcomes of economic development activities are equitable. The brief describes ways EDDs can apply this conceptual framework in CEDS development and implementation. Access the brief here.
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Funding Opportunities
& Resources
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EDA Recompete Pilot Program Fact Sheet and Resources
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has published a Fact Sheet focused on EDA's new Recompete Pilot Program. The fact sheet outlines eligibility requirements, applicant timelines, and other program details. In addition, EDA has launched a Recompete Eligibility Mapping Tool (REMT) in partnership with the Argonne National Laboratory to support applicants in determining geographic eligibility. Additional information on the release of the Recompete Pilot Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is forthcoming. The Recompete Pilot Program was created through the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 – statutory language can be found 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.
American Planning Association Publication: Equity in Zoning Policy Guide
This guide prioritizes reversing and alleviating the disproportionate impacts of zoning through three aspects: Rules, People, and Mapping. The Equity in Zoning Policy Guide also provides community planners with solutions that allow communities to boost housing supply, production, and fairness. Read more about the document and download it 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 and register for upcoming virtual information sessions 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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RFP for Alaska Mariculture Cluster Grant Evaluator
Southeast Conference (SEC) is inviting proposals to provide grant evaluation services related to a large Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant. The evaluator will advise SEC staff and AMC coalition members in creating effective metrics, measuring impacts against these metrics, and providing recommendations for improvement. For more details, click here.
RFP for Labor Analyst
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) is requesting proposals from interested, highly qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive labor analysis and provide recommendations regarding workforce development strategies for the Greater Peoria region of Illinois, composed of five Central Illinois counties. For more details, click here.
Dubuque, IA | Executive Director
East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) seeks an Executive Director to be responsible for directing and coordinating the administrative affairs of the agency, assisting in developing and carrying out organizational and policy matters, and developing and overseeing agency programs and services as set forth by the ECIA Council and subsidiary boards and commissions managed by ECIA. For more details, click here.
Roanoke, VA | Director of Transportation
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission is seeking an energetic, creative, and outcome-focused individual to lead their Transportation team. The Director of Transportation oversees the bulk of their transportation planning, programming, and implementation work and will manage stakeholder relationships among localities and across state and federal partners. For more details, click here.
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NADO Board of Directors Meeting
June 26-28, 2023
Sheraton Park City
1895 Sidewinder Drive, Park City, UT
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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