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Building connections with funders as Black nonprofit leaders 

Candid

The funder told her quite directly that her nonprofit’s work and goals were unclear and too long as written to follow. She invited the USDA to answer questions at one of the Town Halls she hosts that connect Black farmers to resources and organizations to help them scale their businesses. In Davis’s words, “She ripped me to shreds!”

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National Agriculture Week: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow

GrantNews

The Role of the USDA and the IRA Now, a word from the USDA: America’s producers are not only providing food, forage, and fiber for today – they are also investing in climate solutions that will ensure a prosperous agricultural future for generations to come. Equity is a component in all we do at USDA. It provides $3.1

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Veterans Organic Garden: An Off-the-Grid Jobs Program

Tech Soup

" In November 2014, the project received a $99,000 grant from the USDA to build the garden. The project has a direct partnership with the employment office, which will tailor jobs for the vets in accordance with their goals. Lovay's project got started with a $2,000 grant.

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Funding Alert! Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Equipment

Assel Grant Services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

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Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget Narrative

Grants.gov

Tip: Make a clear connection between your budget and the program’s goals and objectives. Applicants should be sure to “match the budget with the goals and objectives.” State Department A Google search for “federal grant budget narrative.gov” will lead you to many other examples and guidance documents.

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Mobile Tech Connects Kids to Summer Meals

Tech Soup

Because Range is an app for locating summer meals provided through the USDA Summer Food Service Program , it is only operational during the months of May through August. The advocates help these community members set personal, financial, and social goals so they can find a job and a safe home, and receive a quality education.

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