Plus: Grant, Webinar and Award Opportunities
May 15, 2019
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4 States With a Shared Goal
New York was first, then Massachusetts. Colorado came next followed by Florida. The governors of each state — two led by Democrats, two by Republicans — are in agreement. What do these places and local leaders have in common?
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Helping Bostonians ‘Age Strong’
Emily Shea (standing) is working with Boston mayor Martin J. Walsh to make their city more livable for older adults. As part of that effort, they’ve reframed and renamed what was for decades called the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly.
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Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge
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Have ideas about how to improve education opportunity and economic advancement through housing? Winning submissions can receive significant financial support for research and design, idea development, and scaling. Deadline: May 31.
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Fannie Mae
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Nominate a Navigator
— The Navigator Awards honor individuals and teams turning great ideas into reality in state and local government. Fifty finalists spread over five categories will be chosen for their “demonstrated abilities to implement a great idea that improves public sector services and the communities they serve.” The deadline is June 7.
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Route Fifty
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Funds for Firefighting
— The Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Memorial Foundation provides grants to fire departments in need of personal safety rope systems. Deadline: September 1.
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JoeyDFoundation.org
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A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY:
How to Advocate for Local Transit
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That’s the subject of a free, pre-recorded and ready to watch webinar led by Christof Spieler, author of
Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit
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IslandPress.org
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