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Using Cycling as an Indicator for Urban Quality of Life

The City Fix

Metropolitan areas around the world struggle with the same problem: More people means more traffic. If the majority of residents and workers use private vehicles, this leads to more congestion and emissions, more road crashes, lower air quality and therefore. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Six Solutions to Watch for 2022

Next City

What we're keeping our eyes on as we head into the new year.

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Seeing and Hearing: Underrated Skills?

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

The island of Capri seen from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius (photo: D. Alexander) There are two things we don’t teach our students but we should: to see and to listen. They are virtues--and skills--that are at least as important as writing and speaking. Some would argue that they are even more important. Pierre Bonnard, the great post-Impressionist painter, said that “many people look, but few see”.

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Tapping Into Grant Funding

Grants4Good

Have you ever wondered how to get general operating funds from grants? Or what kinds of things grants will actually fund? What the heck is the 5% rule and how can it get me more grant funding for my nonprofit in 2022? Check out my 30-minute guest appearance on The Nonprofit Show where I talk […]. The post Tapping Into Grant Funding appeared first on Grants4Good.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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The Impact of GDP shocks on Fertility Rates

The Lowe Down

Article by Nicolas De Mello. The Impact of GDP shocks on Fertility Rates. Covid-19 has introduced unknowns into our day-to-day lives and has created numerous economic difficulties. In 2020, most of the world suffered negative economic shocks as the uncertainty of a new disease stunned human societies and resulted in significant GDP downturns for many counties.

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HEAL Initiative: Research Networks for the Study of Recovery Support Services for Persons Treated with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarificati

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The Top 10 Local Government Conferences of 2022

zencity

It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But before we do so, we want to quickly look back and reflect on 2021. In the first half of the year as the pandemic raged on, we—like many others—adapted and participated in 25 virtual conferences! But by mid-year, as things began opening up, we were back in action in person, happy to see so many of our local government friends and colleagues!

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COVID-19 and the Underlying Political Impact on the Public Education System

The Lowe Down

Article by Kara Hagler. COVID-19 and the Underlying Political Impact on the Public Education System. When COVID-19 hit the United States in the spring of 2020, many schools switched to remote learning for the remainder of that school year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, public schools had to implement various policies regarding social distancing and masking to be in accordance with the new federal, state, and local laws.

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HEAL Initiative: Harm Reduction Policies, Practices, and Modes of Delivery for Persons with Substance Use Disorders (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public

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2021 in Libraries

Librarian.net

Only my regulars this past year. I picked up shifts at my local library and did a few months at Chelsea Public Library while they searched for a full-time librarian. While I taught some classes virtually for Rochester I only went inside the building once, really just to say hello. Forty-four visits, but only three libraries. Kimball (20) – The library was open to the public for a while.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Bernalillo County, N.M., Systems Disrupted by Cyber Attack

i360 Gov State & Local

Government Technology - New Mexico’s most heavily populated county was hit with an apparent ransomware attack early Wednesday morning. Many systems are shut down, but public safety services remain in operation.

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Mission First Podcast Series: Kubernetes 2.0

CarahCast

Hear this conversation between Joe Beda, Co-creator of Kubernetes and Principal Engineer, VMware and Paul Puckett, Director of the Enterprise Cloud Management Office (ECMO) , U.S. Army where they discuss: The development Kubernetes and when Joe realized it would be a part of every major software conversation globally Key trends, practices, and differences happening in the public sector versus private How Kubernetes helps manage Day 2 complexities of applications spanning from cloud service pr

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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Â Others(see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: Â See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria. Description Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services Description: Â Â Â This program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities.

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Harnessing Our Power to Create Space and Positive Change — Episode 106

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

We are back for a new year of amazing stories and I can’t wait for all the conversations taking place this year on Open Space Radio! To kick off 2022, I’m thrilled to welcome someone who is making some big waves in the outdoor recreation industry. Dani Reyes-Acosta is a mountain athlete and storyteller rewriting the narrative of who plays outside and how we build community with others on this planet.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Feds Step Up Cybersecurity Support for State Governments

i360 Gov State & Local

Route Fifty - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is actively working to help states strengthen their cybersecurity efforts by setting up a 50-state network of federal cybersecurity coordinators, one per state. In November, then-CISA Executive Director Brandon Wales told the House Oversight and Reform Committee his agency had already hired 36 coordinators.

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January top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to five years old and their families. Owl Babies StoryWalk “Owl Babies” written by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Patrick Benson celebrates its 30th year of publication in 2022. Take […].

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Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Individuals Description The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Fellowships for Advanced Social Science Research on Japan program. The goals of the program are to promote Japan studies in the United States, to encourage U.S.- Japanese scholarly exchange, and to support the next generation of Japan scholars in the U.S.

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Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2022)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Description This program is designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities. Reflecting IMLSâ??s agency-level goals of championing lifelong learning, strengthening community engagement, and advancing collections stewardship and access, the goals for this program are to: Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business develo

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits

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Advancing communication strategies to support future HIV vaccine use (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Small businesses State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized

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FY2022 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation

iGrantWriters

Eligibility County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses State governments City or township governments Description The CDLPI program objective is to provide financial assistance to States and other el

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2022 ABPP Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant

iGrantWriters

Eligibility County governments City or township governments State governments In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 308103(b), Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program, this funding opportunity is limited to state or local governments. Tribal governments or nonprofit organizations may acquire an interest in an eligible site by partnering in an application from a state or local government which has jurisdiction over the property to be acquired or put under easement.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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Los Angeles launches cybersecurity app for residents

i360 Gov State & Local

StateScoop - The new LA Secure app aims to protect residents and transit riders from malicious networks and websites, similar to apps launched in New York City and Michigan.

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Annual Program Statement for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Skopje encourages applications from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations and independent media registered in North Macedonia. Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through its Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.

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