Next City’s Solutions of the Year: Part One
Next City
DECEMBER 20, 2021
In Part One of Next City's Solutions of the Year slideshow, we highlight programs that meet people where they are, and give people what they need.
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5 Takeaways for Decarbonizing Buildings from COP26
The City Fix
DECEMBER 21, 2021
For the building and construction sector, COP26 in Glasgow marked a crucial moment to bring consensus around systemic change in the industry. It was the first time in COP history that the Built Environment had a dedicated day, alongside Cities. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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A CRT statement from VLA
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DECEMBER 23, 2021
I’m on a team of people who help keep the town’s volunteer-run laundromat open. We’ve had a “mask suggested for vaccinated people” sign up since maybe summertime. I make the signs. I also do my laundry there. Yesterday no one was wearing masks. I don’t know their vaccination status but I do know about omicron and it’s concerning.
Top 5 Gifts for Your Community Engagement Team
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Do you work in community engagement? Tick. Do you enjoy gifts? Tick (who doesn’t). Well, to be honest, that’s all you need to get some joy from this festive round-up of practical gifts. The post Top 5 Gifts for Your Community Engagement Team appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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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.
Opening moves
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 20, 2021
From my perspective, public libraries and chess have always been intertwined. When I was a young child, my father, who loved reading, took me to our local public library on Saturday mornings to explore the stacks. I think that initiated my lifelong love of books and sparked my natural curiosity. When I was about 11 […].
The Top Urban Stories From a Year of Pandemic
The City Fix
DECEMBER 20, 2021
As 2021 closes, most cities around the world continue to grapple with the uncertainty of a pandemic now in its second year. Amid dips and rises in cases, the emergence of new variants, and the ongoing challenge of vaccinating the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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How To Create Climate Change Solutions With Your Community
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We need rapid innovation and intensive collaboration to steer the ship towards decarbonization. Here are three ways you can activate your community and create climate solutions together. The post How To Create Climate Change Solutions With Your Community appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
How has community engagement changed in the last two years?
Bang the Table
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Now that we’ve more than a year to examine exactly how governments are doing in a time like no other – let’s take a moment to unpack our most burning question: “How has the community engagement landscape changed?” with help from Deloitte Insights and our very own data and analytics guru Nishant Seth. Increased investment in citizen connectivity.
Ohio City Partners to Create Digital Identity Pilot Project
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DECEMBER 21, 2021
Government Technology - In Dublin, Ohio, city officials have partnered with Software Verde to design an experimental “Digital Identity” pilot project that will allow users to record their validated residency through a custom minted token stored on a blockchain. Users with an identity token can use an app to verify their residency, respond to custom surveys and earn, trade and redeem Dublin Points — also known as “dubs” — for items of nominal value.
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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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Episode 185: Was 2021 really better than 2020?
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OIA Coral Reef and Natural Resources Program 2022 - April 01, 2022
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DECEMBER 19, 2021
Eligibility Eligible applicants are non-federal entities such as local government agencies (including local hospitals/health centers and utilities) and institutions of higher education in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau; and any non-profit organizations whose mission directly benefits the seven insular areas in accordance with regula
Maryland's COVID-19 data still limited weeks after cyberattack
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DECEMBER 21, 2021
StateScoop - Two weeks after its operations were disrupted by a cybersecurity incident, the Maryland Department of Health is still struggling to resume publishing all of the metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic that it’s been tracking since March 2020.
Fiscal Year 2022 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program - February 19, 2022
iGrantWriters
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Eligibility In addition to State agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources in the United States, only the four regional Associations of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA, MAFWA, SEAFWA, NEAFWA) are eligible to apply. Description The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to help you and your partners implement programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
FY2022 NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grants - March 11, 2022
iGrantWriters
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Eligibility Special district governments Private institutions of higher education 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 governments (Federally recognized) County governments  Description Grant funds must be used for CONSULTATION and/or DOCUMENTATION projects under NAGPRA.
FY2022 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants - May 13, 2022
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DECEMBER 19, 2021
Eligibility Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Description Grant funds must be used for REPATRIATION under NAGPRA, which means the transfer of control of
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2022) - March 01, 2022
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DECEMBER 19, 2021
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: â?
U.S. Embassy Freetown PAS Annual Program Statement - February 28, 2022
iGrantWriters
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Eligibility Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Embassy Freetown Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
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U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay - PD Annual Program Statement Fiscal Year 2022 - April 02, 2022
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Eligibility Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguayâ??s Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program - February 25, 2022
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Eligibility The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program is eligible to 1862â??s, 1890â??s and 1994â??s. Applicants for the FRTEP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFAâ??
Addressing Systems Challenges through Engineering Teams - May 31, 2022
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DECEMBER 20, 2021
Eligibility *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of su
Future of Work at the Human-Technology Frontier: Core Research - March 02, 2022
iGrantWriters
DECEMBER 20, 2021
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iGrantWriters
DECEMBER 20, 2021
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Migrant Education (OME): High School Equivalency Program (HEP), Assistance Listing Number 84.141A - February 01, 2022
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Building Back Better Grant Program - July 06, 2022
iGrantWriters
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Eligibility    Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.
U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Public Affairs Section, Annual Program Statement - July 06, 2022
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DECEMBER 20, 2021
Eligibility Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description    The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between Canada and the United States through programming that promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understand
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Combatting COVID-19 Grant Program - July 06, 2022
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Accelerating Climate Ambitions Grant Program - July 06, 2022
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DECEMBER 20, 2021
Eligibility Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.
Bolstering Security and Defense Grant Program - July 06, 2022
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Migrant Education (OME): College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Assistance Listing Number 84.149A - February 01, 2022
iGrantWriters
DECEMBER 20, 2021
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