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2/4: Lots of great, new Promise Zone opportunities

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New resources, webinars, funding information for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

In this new issue of our periodic newsletter about Zone opportunities, you’ll find great new information on federal funding sources for broadband and sustainable community development, affordable housing, environmental justice initiatives and more.

There also are several non-federal sources of grants that you may want to take a look at.  Following funding information are sections on training and new reports that could be helpful. Read more →

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National leaders provide critical input on Promise Zone

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Susan Glisson of Oxford, Miss., makes a point during a small group session as other participants listen. Also pictured, from left: Claire Anderson, Center for a Better South; Lavastian Glenn, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Bill Milliken, Alexandria, Va.

Susan Glisson of Oxford, Miss., makes a point during a small group session as other participants listen. Also pictured, from left: Claire Anderson, Center for a Better South; Lavastian Glenn, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and Bill Milliken, Alexandria, Va.

FEB. 2, 2016 | A dozen leading thinkers and analysts from across the South met over the weekend to learn about the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone and make suggestions to broaden the impact of its collaborative efforts to reduce poverty.

“The ThinkBIG conference was an important step in our planning process in realizing our Promise Zone goals,” said Danny Black, president and CEO of SouthernCarolina Alliance, the lead organization of the Promise Zone.  “We were fortunate to have guidance from and discussion with experts from around the country in rural economic and community development, who joined us to share fresh ideas and innovative approaches to our challenges.” Read more →

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Solar producer to invest $85 million in Allendale County

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JAN. 27, 2016 | A leading renewable energy independent power producer focused on development, engineering, procurement, construction and operations of utility scale and commercial solar installations is on track to invest more than $85 million to establish solar power operations in Allendale County.

15.1023.solar_1500Established in 2009 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) has matured into one of the largest solar developers in North America and is currently ranked No. 6 in Solar Power World’s list of the nation’s top solar developers. Read more →

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1/20: Promise Zone opportunities

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New resources, webinars, funding information for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

PromiseZone_logo_80wUSDA DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Grant applications sought to help repair rural housing

Deadline: Extended to March 15, 2016

USDA Rural Development is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents, and has extended the deadline to March 15, 2016. The grants are being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant Program.

This program are intended to help rural homeowners and rental housing owners repair and improve their properties. Funds may be used to resolve health or safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy efficiency improvements to reduce utility costs. Read more →

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