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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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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Librarian.net

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.

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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.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 21, 2021

We are seeing climate impacts across the world and here in the United States. In this podcast we look more deeply at those impacts and how people and governments are reacting. Anna Marandi , Program Manager of Climate Resilience and Sustainability with the National League of Cities is the guest. The changing climate is impacting where people choose to live and work.

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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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zencity

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Community surveys are as old as the opinions they collect. Local governments have long relied on surveys for good reason. They are an excellent way to measure residents’ views on the entire spectrum of issues, from infrastructure and land use, to taxes, and more. Surveys allow local governments to use community input to make budget and policy decisions based on residents’ expressed needs and priorities, and to measure resident satisfaction levels for good performance management. .

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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.

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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.

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i360 Gov State & Local

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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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

Parks And Recreation

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s so hard to believe that we’re coming to the end of another year. And, with all the hope we had going into 2021 after a traumatic 2020, I think it’s safe to say that this was also a very difficult year. That’s not to say there weren’t a lot of positive things to happen this year, but I just wanted to start by acknowledging the fact that 2021 was hard — for me, for a lot of you, for us.

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FedHeads

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The FedHeads wraps up the last full episode of the year with a recap of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in the new year! The FedHeads wraps up the last full episode of the year with a recap of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in the new year!

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iGrantWriters

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

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i360 Gov State & Local

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.

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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.

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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.

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iGrantWriters

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

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iGrantWriters

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?

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 19, 2021

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.

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 20, 2021

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??

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iGrantWriters

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

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eligibility *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -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 Inst

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eligibility    Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other t

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eligibility Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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 and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Fede

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iGrantWriters

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Eligibility Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Description Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Fede

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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iGrantWriters

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.

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iGrantWriters

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 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.

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iGrantWriters

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 from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs that strengthen the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and support the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.

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iGrantWriters

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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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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