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2/1 UPDATE: Lots of grant opportunities are open

SC Promise Zone

News and new grant funding opportunities and resources for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

UPDATE OVERVIEW

logo_updateIn this update, you will find new information and recent news on a variety of topics, including:

NEWS:   Updates on two grant training programs, plus an op-ed about our success and a $7 million investment announced in December.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:  There are more than two dozen funding opportunities – from ways to fund older volunteers and summer lunches for students to broadband and other grants.

LEARNING:   Take a look at several helpful webinars or other tools that might be helpful.

RESOURCES:  This section provides links to studies and stories that you may find helpful.

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Promise Zone town halls to be next week in Bamberg, Walterboro

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Officials will outline progress, discuss new training academy

16.scpz.newsLeaders of community organizations and neighborhoods are invited to attend town hall meetings next week in Bamberg and Colleton counties to learn about progress in the S.C. Promise Zone and help to develop a new training program

  • Oct. 3, 5 p.m. — Bamberg County residents are encouraged to attend a one-hour information session  at Bamberg County Council chambers in Bamberg for the Promise Zone update and focus group about training opportunities.  The meeting will end at 6 p.m. to allow for the monthly meeting of Bamberg County Council, which will start at 6:30 p.m.
    • Location:  Council chambers, 2959 Main Highway, Bamberg, S.C.
  • Oct. 4, 4:45 p.m. — Colleton County residents will receive a similar update and be able to participate in a discussion about training opportunities.  The meeting, which will be held in Colleton County Council chambers, will end at 5:45 p.m. to allow for a scheduled meeting of Colleton County Council.
    • Location: Council chambers, 109 Benson St., Walterboro, S.C.

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8/31 UPDATE: New grant opportunities and more

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New funding opportunities and resources for the S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone

logo_updateUPDATE OVERVIEW

In this update, you will find new information and recent news on a variety of topics, including:

RECENT NEWS:   Learn about the millions of dollars pumped into the Promise Zone by USDA since 2015, a new training grant to help people in the zone and what is being done by the Education Workgroup.

COMING EVENT:  The S.C. Association of Community Economic Development has its annual conference in September.  It might provide you with the kind of information you need to apply for grants and more.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:  Learn about several community economic development and capacity-building grant opportunities that Promise Zone communities can take advantage of.

RESOURCES:  This section provides links to studies and stories on rural health, food hubs and more. Read more →

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