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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. Planning activities related devising, implementing, and updating a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) are eligible for funding.

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10 ways that governments incentivize cloud use to accelerate digital transformation

AWS Public Sector Blog

These incentives standardize processes and motivate behaviors that achieve the objectives of these initiatives in a way that can be sustained over time. Examples of successful government partnerships for transformation also include the development of cloud procurement agreements, cloud-first policies, and digital marketplaces.

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New report: The economic impact of the new AWS Region in the Middle East

AWS Public Sector Blog

“The opening of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region is a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a whole, reflecting our efforts to generate opportunities for all,” said His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. “It Further, AWS infrastructure was found to be 3.6

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Because of the long-term nature of the disinvestment here, we have many small, chronically under-resourced communities that don’t have access to the resources to combat vacant and dilapidated properties, nor a local economy to support new developments. in West Virginia.

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The Importance of Grant Writing for Small Businesses Grant Proposals

Grant Central USA

Sustainability: Some grants are designed to support sustainable practices in business. Community Development: Many grants aim at supporting businesses that contribute to their local community's economic development. Ensure all expenses are accounted for and reasonable.

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Updating the best practice elements of revitalization to include elements 7 and 8 | Transformational Projects Action Planning at a large scale

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

1) neighborhood/district/city/county wide as part of a master plan; (2) within functional elements of a master plan such as transportation, housing, or economic development; and (3) within a specific project (e.g., how do we make this particular library or transit station or park or neighborhood "great"?); commitment and time.

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CRA Podcast Episodes

CRA Today

Class equity enables students to open their own “bank account,” through which they practice earning classroom dollars, saving, and spending in a safe environment. The CFE Fund’s national Bank On platform supports local coalition and financial institution efforts to connect consumers to safe, affordable bank accounts: [link].