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USDA to Prioritize Projects Supporting Regional Economic, Community Development Planning

USDA to Prioritize Projects Supporting Regional Economic, Community Development Planning U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is providing funds to rural projects that support regional economic and community development…
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GoFundMe, partners offer micro-grants via new Small Business Relief Fund

GoFundMe, partners offer micro-grants via new Small Business Relief Fund The GoFundMe.org Small Business Relief Fund will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Save Small Business Fund grants to assist employers impacted by Covid-19

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with founding partner Vistaprint, has launched the Save Small Business Fund, a grant program to provide assistance to small businesses owners impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address COVID-19

USDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address COVID-19 USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON –…
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PA Manufacturing Call to Action Portal mobilizes producers

The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development wants to mobilize manufacturers that can produce critical medical supplies and products in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austin Dam Memorial Park: Site of ‘the dam that could not break’

Nestled in a valley along the winding stream of Freeman Run are the ruins of the Bayless Paper Mill — key features of the Austin Dam Memorial Park.

Milkweed Monarchy: A passion for pollinators

Jeff and Amy Rankinen from Milkweed Monarchy are passionate about pollinators.

Gov. Wolf Announces Additional Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses

New funding is available to help small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, through a new program under the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority’s (PIDA) Small Business First Fund.

New Literary Journal, Centered on The Wilds, is Seeking Your Creative Writing

Over the past months, a team of talented authors, editors and publishing experts has laid the groundwork for the forthcoming Northern Appalachia Review. Please consider submitting your creative writing.

Take the North Central Broadband Study to help identify gaps, areas of need

The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission is conducting a survey to evaluate and help identify gaps in broadband service in rural Pennsylvania.