From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Fri Oct 11 08:56:29 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:56:29 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - Meeting Reminder - Tuesday October
 15 at 6pm
Message-ID: <CAEoMsoc0sWqcbPVSzgeXnKBVcET4yNeTWo2R094KJ+zMfyShLA@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is NEXT TUESDAY
October 15 at 6pm. This is our normal monthly meeting for October.

The draft meeting minutes from the September meeting are attached to this
email and posted on the CCGA website.

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.

You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
The meeting will start at 6pm sharp.

We are working on an agenda and if you have any specific agenda items to
add or suggest then email that note to
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.

As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:

resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org

education at chicagocommunitygardens.org

advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org

communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org

finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org

JW Glass

Communications Team Volunteer

CCGA Zoom Room

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: CCGA

Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: 412128







-- 
JW Glass
Chicago, Illinois
312.498.3889  |  james.wesley.glass at gmail.com <jameswesleyglass at gmail.com>
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From james.wesley.glass at gmail.com  Tue Oct 15 09:14:42 2024
From: james.wesley.glass at gmail.com (JW Glass)
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:14:42 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] From CCGA - Coordinating Meeting - TODAY
 October 15 at 6PM
Message-ID: <CAEoMsocH4ybzx+X4KjPHQGie3y-LbP=pm-jr-xoaqd2e=yJjKQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello All,

This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
Tuesday October 15 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for October.

This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.

You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. Last month's meeting minutes are
attached as well as a draft agenda. If you have any specific agenda items
to add or suggest then email that note to
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.

As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:

resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org

education at chicagocommunitygardens.org

advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org

communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org

finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org

JW Glass

Communications Team Volunteer

CCGA Zoom Room

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: CCGA

Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687

Passcode: 412128
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Tue Oct 15 09:46:40 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:46:40 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] [Education] From CCGA - Coordinating
 Meeting - TODAY October 15 at 6PM
In-Reply-To: <CAEoMsocH4ybzx+X4KjPHQGie3y-LbP=pm-jr-xoaqd2e=yJjKQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEoMsocH4ybzx+X4KjPHQGie3y-LbP=pm-jr-xoaqd2e=yJjKQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGJ6Jj-LZfjEUZbM5F6_x=RdmeNoPKDgtgbyHkHtnppb0=DA8g@mail.gmail.com>

There is a correction to the Minutes summary of ideas put forth as a
remembrance/tribute to Julie.
Please read the additional statement as follows: Barb suggested that Julie
Samuels should be listed as founding member of CCGA on their website or
letter head.


Please use the attached, corrected document for archiving on the website.
Thank You

On Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 9:15?AM JW Glass via Education <
education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
> Tuesday October 15 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for October.
>
> This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.
>
> You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
> The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. Last month's meeting minutes are
> attached as well as a draft agenda. If you have any specific agenda items
> to add or suggest then email that note to
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.
>
> As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:
>
> resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> education at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> JW Glass
>
> Communications Team Volunteer
>
> CCGA Zoom Room
>
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09
>
> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>
> Passcode: CCGA
>
> Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
>
> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>
> Passcode: 412128
>
>
>
> --
> Education mailing list
> Education at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/mailman/listinfo/education_chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
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From sirdavymangi at gmail.com  Sun Oct 20 07:07:30 2024
From: sirdavymangi at gmail.com (David Bandua)
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:07:30 +0100
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Fwd: Grocery Store Grants and More for Small
 Businesses!
In-Reply-To: <018e684cbf5dacd194307e160.74ed3313a1.20241017203102.ddf9ffd401.d1c0ebe3@mail161.atl21.rsgsv.net>
References: <018e684cbf5dacd194307e160.74ed3313a1.20241017203102.ddf9ffd401.d1c0ebe3@mail161.atl21.rsgsv.net>
Message-ID: <CAO8mY7PZBRHDCM2b3ZTMBVhL815BjCWDpd5vmT74s3urra86uA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi ?Chicago Community Gardeners Association?

In regards to your very important, highly laudable role as an Association
that helps feed, alleviate hunger within underserved Chicago Communities
through advocacy and assistance of Community Gardens (and due to me being
an Agricultural enthusiast myself), am thus forwarding to you details of
Grant opportunities that could be available for your Association, fellow
Farmers, Growers or partners, to get more funding from Illinois State
itself, as highlighted by 6th District State Representative. Sonya Harper
in her ?Small Business Advisory Committee? held Oct 17th - meeting in which
I myself sat on.


*CALL TO ACTION*

The Call To Action, would be for ?Chicago Community Gardeners Association?
, it?s fellow Farmers/Growers or partners to *make immediate use of the
described funding opportunities available to them as Farmers, Small
Business Owners, and growers in Illinois* - before the programs? own
expiration dates around Dec 2024.

Therefore, would ?Chicago Community Gardeners Association?, Kindly pass
along the respective Grant Flyer funding details (attached below) to other
fellow Farmers and partners as well.

Many Thanks.


*GRANT(S) DETAILS*

The Grant Flyer (attached below) details and advises Illinoians, on a
plethora of available Grants for them, as Farmers, Business owners, Grocers
and all those in the Food Space, that they all can make use of to do the
following :

- Scale their Farm business endeavor

- Alleviate unnecessary Farm business costs, or

- Get a general helping hand up for their Farm business.

In particular, the most important listed Grants highlighted by Rep. Harper
that should be made use of (among many more from forwarded email below),
are the very first 2 respective Grants from this same list, namely:


*1. GOOD FOOD PROGRAM INITIATIVE COMMUNITY FUND 2024 (GFPI)*

Helps food producers like ?Chicago Community Gardeners Association?,
Farmers/Growers, with funding or technical expertise, to gain better market
access and sell their produce within a 250mi radius of Chicago (500mi for
meat producers).


*2. SMALL BUSINESS GRANT*

Reimburses $150,000 - $2,400,000 on Capital costs to qualifying applicants,
who set up a grocery store in an Illinois food desert.


May ?Chicago Community Gardeners Association?, its great dedicated Staff,
Beneficiaries, Farmers and partners have a very Blessed and early Happy
Thanksgiving ???


Regards,

David.



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Rep Sonya Harper <repsonyaharper at 48821329.mailchimpapp.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 9:31?PM
Subject: Grocery Store Grants and More for Small Businesses!
To: <sirdavymangi at gmail.com>


Grocery and Local Foods Grants, Join our Advisory Committee
* News from Representative Sonya M. Harper*
Grants for Small Businesses, Join Our Advisory Committee
*Greetings Neighbor,*

Join us tonight at *6pm* for our monthly *Small Business and Economic
Development Advisory Committee Meeting.*

Meeting ID: 871 5704 1872
Passcode: 501943
Dial in (312) 626-6799

Also below you will find a* list of current grant opportunities* from the
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.  We have been working hard
to ensure that we can help grow small businesses and bring in new jobs
including eliminating food deserts. Take a look below to see what
opportunities your organization or business may qualify for.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Rep. Sonya M. Harper
State Representative, 6th District


Join Meeting
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=3b7d0f10b3&e=74ed3313a1>

*Illinois Grocery Initiative *
Apply today to help eliminate food deserts!

*Illinois Grocery Initiative ? New Stores in Food Deserts*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=cad31fe822&e=74ed3313a1>

*Program Details: *This program will improve access to fresh food within
food deserts by providing incentives to establish grocery stores. The
Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts program is intended
to address the challenge of food deserts. Food deserts are census tracts
meeting specific criteria related to poverty standards, population density,
and limited fresh food accessibility. This program aims to combat food
insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of
new grocery stores in these areas by reimbursing successful applicants for
eligible capital and non-capital costs. Awards will range from $150,000 to
$2,400,000.

*Eligible Applicants:* Units of local government, independent grocers, or
cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees and no more than four grocery
locations. This includes for-profit and nonprofit entities. Eligibility for
this program will also be based geographic location, characteristics of
prospective store ownership, and the intended offering of the stores.

*Application Deadline: *December 2, 2024

*Watch Technical Assistance Session Video Here: *
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/ldr.php?RCID=7fcbca8fcd85ac24652d723b2c6fb1d0
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0b73cc9ab6&e=74ed3313a1>
*Applications open for the 2024 GFPI Community Fund*
*Clean Energy Jobs Act Opportunities*
Jobs in the New Green Economy!

*Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=5d15eda918&e=74ed3313a1>

*Program Details:* This program creates 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce
Hubs (?Workforce Hubs?) throughout the State to provide clean energy and
related workforce and training opportunities to participants. The program
will serve people living in equity eligible communities. Robust barrier
reduction funding is available for participants who experience barriers to
employment.

*Eligible Applicants:* Community-based organizations that provide
employment, skill development or related services, and that have
demonstrated relationships with residents and organizations serving the
community are invited to apply. At this time, the Department is accepting
applications from Carbondale, Danville, and Peoria.

*Application Deadline:* December 2, 2024



*Energy Transition Navigator Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ee9cacf126&e=74ed3313a1>

*Program Details:* This program will provide grants to community-based
providers to serve as Energy Transition Navigator Teams to recruit eligible
individuals to participate in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and
the Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program.

*Eligible Applicants:* Eligible applicants are community-based providers.
One organization may propose to deliver all services or may subcontract
with or partner with other entities to provide program elements or conduct
outreach to specific populations or communities. At this time, the
Department is accepting applications from Champaign.

*Application Deadline: *December 2, 2024



*Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=b9880ebb4e&e=74ed3313a1>

*Program Details:* This program will provide grants to organizations to
train people who are incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections
facilities. Participants will receive essential employability skills
training as part of vocational or occupational training. The training will
lead to certifications or credentials that prepare candidates for
employment. The Returning Resident Program will use a standard Clean Jobs
Curriculum for Returning Residents.

*Eligible Applicants:* At this time, the Department is accepting
applications from organizations proposing to serve the following
correctional facilities: Western Illinois Correctional Center and Vienna
Correctional Center.

*UPDATED Application Deadline:** November 26, 2024*





All currently available DCEO funding opportunities can be found on our
website
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2203fd8252&e=74ed3313a1>
.



*Regional Site Readiness Program ? Capital Ready*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=438578cc8d&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Regional Site Readiness Program ? Capital Ready
will support infrastructure and other capital improvements on sites across
the state to advance site readiness of properties with industrial and
manufacturing economic development potential.

*Eligible Applicants:* Local governments, Economic development
organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations, Private
landowner

*Application Deadline:* October 21, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=908e468d4f&e=74ed3313a1>



*Regional Site Readiness Program ? Planning*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6f85245e17&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Regional Site Readiness Program ? Planning will
support planning and due diligence activities for sites across the state to
advance early-stage site readiness on properties with industrial and
manufacturing economic development potential.

*Eligible Applicants:* Local governments, Economic development
organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations, Private
landowner

*Application Deadline:* October 21, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=b950c160fd&e=74ed3313a1>



*Energy Transition Community Grant Program - Zion Nuclear Plant Local
Taxing Bodies*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=1e3edea2d5&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? Energy Transition Community Grant Program will award
grants to promote economic development in eligible communities. Grants must
be used to plan for or address the economic and social impact on the
community or region of plant retirement or transition.

*Eligible Applicants:*? Local units of government, including
municipalities, counties, school districts, and other taxing districts that
are taxing authorities for the Zion nuclear plant.

*Application Deadline:* October 28, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6382f726c2&e=74ed3313a1>



*Community Development Block Grant ? Coronavirus Healthy Houses Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ada28431ba&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The CDBG-CV Healthy Houses program targets housing
projects which preserve multi-family, landlord owned, low to moderate
income units, up to six units total, and encourage neighborhood
revitalization with an emphasis on maintaining health and safety. The funds
are being made available for installation and/or replacement of entire
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in multi-family,
low to moderate income rentals.

*Eligible Applicants:*?Units of local government, i.e. City, Village or
County in the State of Illinois. NOTE: This includes local governments that
are or are part of a CDBG Entitlement Area.

*Application Deadline:* November 6, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c63ce05868&e=74ed3313a1>



*Clean Energy Career Pathway Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ecd6fe04d6&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Clean Energy Career Pathway Program will provide
funding directly to eligible recipients to support the planning and
implementation of a Clean Energy Career Pathway. Programs will include
coursework, field experiences, and work-based learning designed to prepare
students for entrance into careers focusing on electric vehicles. This
funding opportunity seeks qualified, eligible public or private educational
institutions at the secondary and post-secondary level that will work with
the Local Workforce Innovation Areas and employers to recruit students into
clean energy fields and create pathways encompassing technical and
employability skills with dual credit options.

*Eligible Applicants:*? Regional Offices of Education (ROEs); Intermediate
Service Centers (ISCs); state institutions of higher education; schools
designated as laboratory schools, public university laboratory schools
approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); area vocational
centers; charter schools; cooperatives and other joint agreements with a
governing body or board of control; schools operated by an ROE, ISC, or
state agency; and school districts are eligible to apply. Entities that are
approved shall be responsible for ensuring that they have facilities
available and educators who are appropriately trained on use of any
technologies or devices acquired for the purposes of the grant.
Collaborative applications will be accepted. Entities are allowed to submit
one application. Eligible entities must partner with a Community College, a
Local Workforce Innovation Area, and employers to pilot clean the energy
pathway programs.

*Application Deadline:* November 12, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2d2ed2defb&e=74ed3313a1>



*Community Development Block Grant ? Coronavirus Rural Shelter Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=39f161af05&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Rural Shelter program funds construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for Homeless (as
defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Shelters in an effort to increase capacity to pre-COVID levels. The Rural
Shelter program is limited to those areas that do not receive direct
Community Development Block Grant entitlement assistance from HUD..

*Eligible Applicants:*? Units of general local government (i.e. cities,
villages, townships or counties). Municipalities may submit ?on behalf of?
applications for local entities that otherwise would not be eligible to
apply, for example, a not-for-profit shelter. Municipalities must not be a
HUD direct Entitlement community or be located in an urban county that
receives ?entitlement? funds. Have a current Shelter Funding Strategy
identifying needs and plans to meet the needs. Have a strong collaborative
relationship with all relevant local entities (service providers, community
organizations, etc.) and have letters of support from a minimum of 5
community homelessness support services.

*Application Deadline:* November 14, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0360dd8c4f&e=74ed3313a1>



*Community Development Block Grant ? Public Infrastructure Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c033428cde&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The program provides federal funding for a variety of
community-based projects. Communities in non-metropolitan areas can apply
for grant funding to improve public infrastructure and eliminate conditions
detrimental to public health, safety and public welfare. Local governments
may request grant funds that allow public facilities to undertake projects
designed to alleviate these conditions. Priority is given for water,
sanitary and storm sewer projects.

*Eligible Applicants:*?Only units of general local government (i.e.,
cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.

*Application Deadline:* December 4, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=514b871871&e=74ed3313a1>



*Community Development Block Grant ? Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=54f34b9004&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The program targets housing projects which preserve
single-family, owner-occupied housing and encourage neighborhood
revitalization. The funds are available to local governments to address
housing needs of eligible low-to-moderate income households. Rehabilitation
codes and standards which address mechanical, structural, energy efficiency
and other associated rehabilitation activities should, at a minimum,
incorporate applicable State plumbing, electrical and lead based paint
codes as well as any local rehabilitation codes and standards.

*Eligible Applicants:*?Only units of general local government (i.e.,
cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.

*Application Deadline:* December 4, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c57dc59642&e=74ed3313a1>



*Quality Jobs Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ac7913b6cf&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Quality Jobs Pilot Program is a joint initiative of
the State workforce partners and the Illinois Department of Labor (ILDOL)
that is focused on developing, testing and evaluating strategies that
improve the quality of jobs for workers and increase the competitiveness of
key industries and employers.

*Eligible Applicants:*? Local Workforce Innovation Area grantees that
administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB programs.

*Application Deadline:* December 31, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0ad87bccf0&e=74ed3313a1>



*Equitable Energy Future Grant Program*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=1d982bf2e5&e=74ed3313a1>
*Program Details:*? The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program funding is
intended to address barriers to project, community, and business
development in justice-impacted communities caused by a lack of available
capital.

*Eligible Applicants:*? Equity Eligible Contractors (EEC) that can provide
an Illinois Power Agency EEC certification.

*Application Deadline:* December 31, 2024
*Apply Here*
<https://repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ba6cff747e&e=74ed3313a1>



*Business Attraction Prime Sites*
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*Program Details:*? The intent of this program is to assist companies with
large-scale capital investment projects that commit to significant job
creation for Illinois residents as they relocate or expand operations
within Illinois.  Business Attraction Prime Sites grants can encompass a
wide range of economic development projects and may include infrastructure
and capital equipment purchases that will result in job creation in the
State of Illinois.

*Eligible Applicants:*? Businesses that: are relocating to or expanding
operations in Illinois, received confirmation of eligibility for an EDGE,
HIB, REV or MICRO credit or has a pending application for the EDGE, HIB,
REV or MICRO programs that is ultimately approved, for businesses applying
for and/or are eligible for EDGE or HIB, are committed to: hiring at least
40 new employees that are Illinois residents to work onsite where project
is located, AND making a $40 million investment, OR hiring at least 100 new
employees that are Illinois residents to work onsite where project is
located, AND making a $20 million investment1, are operating in one of the
following industries of focus from the 2019Illinois Economic Plan (
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Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics.

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*Program Details:*? The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs
that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform research
and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal agencies. Both
projects provide funding to explore the potential of high-tech products and
encourage commercialization of those products. This program would provide a
state match to companies that have received awards through the SBIR and
STTR grant programs.

*Eligible Applicants:*? For-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined as
principal place of business in Illinois) that have received an SBIR or STTR
Phase I award from a participating federal agency.

*Application Deadline:* June 30, 2025
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*CDBG Economic Development Program*
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*Program Details: *The Economic Development component funds are available
on an as-needed basis throughout the year to all eligible applicants
meeting program component requirements until all funds allocated to this
component have been distributed. All awards in this category are predicated
upon project feasibility and a demonstrated need for funds. Only projects
that create and/or retain permanent jobs will be funded. Projects should
attract sizable private investment, have solid commitments to create or
retain permanent jobs and demonstrate financial feasibility and benefit to
low-to-moderate income persons.

*Eligible Applicants:* Only units of general local government (i.e.,
cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.

*Application Deadline: *Rolling.

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*CDBG Disaster Response Program*
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*Program Details: *This program is designed for communities experiencing an
imminent and urgent threat to public health and safety as indicated by a
disaster declaration by the Governor of the State of Illinois.

*Eligible Applicants:* Only units of general local government (i.e.,
cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding. Eligible
municipalities shall not receive funding from HUD as an entitlement city.
Counties and townships that are not participating in the HUD Urban County
Entitlement Program are also eligible to apply for block grant funds.

*Application Deadline: *Rolling.

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*Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program*
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*Program Details: *Illinois Reproductive Grant Extension Program will
provide grants for pregnancy centers which include organizations or
facilities that has health care employees, volunteers, or agents who are
licensed health care professionals. Pregnancy-related services include any
medical service, or health counseling service, related to the prevention,
preservation, or termination of pregnancy. Organizations are not to engage
in unfair methods or deceptive acts or practices, including the use or
employment of any deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, or
misrepresentation to interfere with or prevent an individual from seeking
to gain entry or access.

*Eligible Applicants:* Nonprofit and for-profit clinics providing or
planning to provide pregnancy-related services in a clinical setting.

*Application Deadline: *Rolling.

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*Federal Grant Match Support Program*
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*Program Details:*? DCEO?s Federal Grant Match Program will make funding
available to Illinois-based businesses and organizations seeking
competitive federal grants. This match program will encourage more
applicants to apply for federal grant opportunities, provide critical
assistance to meet the minimum match eligibility requirements, increase the
competitiveness of applications, and provide the State of Illinois with an
opportunity to make a firm commitment and demonstration of support for
projects that are well aligned with the State?s economic development goals
and priorities.
*Eligible Applicants:*? Nonprofits, educational institutions, local
governments, and businesses.

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From hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com  Fri Oct 25 19:00:02 2024
From: hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com (Hermitage Street Community garden)
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:02 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] AUA 2024 CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT APPLICATION IS
 OPEN!
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References: <CAEoMsocH4ybzx+X4KjPHQGie3y-LbP=pm-jr-xoaqd2e=yJjKQ@mail.gmail.com>
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https://www.auachicago.org/capacity-building-grants

The 2024 Capacity Building Application is now open! See AUA website for
eligibility requirements, key documents, and information on how to apply by
the November 29th, 2024 deadline.

In Community Service,

Cordia Pugh
Program Director
Hermitage Community Gardens
5643-55 S Hermitage street
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 245-3017
Email: hermitagestreetcommunitygarden at gmail.com

On Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 9:15 AM JW Glass via Education <
education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> This is a reminder that the next CCGA coordinating meeting is TODAY,
> Tuesday October 15 at 6PM. This is our normal monthly meeting for October.
>
> This will be a virtual Zoom meeting and the link is below.
>
> You can participate via your computer or just call in to the phone number.
> The meeting will start at 6pm sharp. Last month's meeting minutes are
> attached as well as a draft agenda. If you have any specific agenda items
> to add or suggest then email that note to
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org.
>
> As an additional reminder, the 5 CCGA mailing lists are:
>
> resources at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> education at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> finance at chicagocommunitygardens.org
>
> JW Glass
>
> Communications Team Volunteer
>
> CCGA Zoom Room
>
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82680460687?pwd=YlJjbFdDUjVwMWp4Sm5FbytrUjhiUT09
>
> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>
> Passcode: CCGA
>
> Dial in number:   312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
>
> Meeting ID: 826 8046 0687
>
> Passcode: 412128
>
>
>
> --
> Education mailing list
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From lxkells at gmail.com  Thu Oct 31 13:38:34 2024
From: lxkells at gmail.com (Lorraine Kells)
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:38:34 -0500
Subject: [Advocacy-outreach] Draft of October 15 Coordinating Committee
 Meeting. Zoom
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Hello all,

Please read before our Nov. 19 meeting so that we may approve the minutes.
Changes may be made before a motion to accept in that meeting. Minutes are
below and attached.

CCGA Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, October 15, 2024 - 6pm on Zoom



Attending:  JW Glass, Amy Olson, Barb Dennis, Gina Jamison, Mamie Gray,
Mary Fran, Lorraine Kells, Emma Pierce, Food System Organizer, First
Presbyterian Church of Chicago and Katherine Kenny, Nettlehorst Elementary
School Garden

Meeting called to order 6:09pm. Motion to adopt minutes of September 19 was
made Gina and seconded by Amy

New members were welcomed. Katherine told us about her work at Nettlehorst
Elementary with their children?s garden. She reviewed how they did winter
sowing in donated gallon milk cartons. She is glad to hear about CCGA and
is looking forward to the bulb distribution in Oct.

Emma stated that she has been in touch with Ellen who will advise here on
greenhouse growing.

Due to a time constraint on her attendance, Amy gave an update on the
Newsletter and Mailchimp. A fall newsletter will go out, and now that we
have a paid account there are added features which will provide more
flexibility, user roles, and subscriber metrics for both the main CCGA
mailing list as well as the Resources mailing list. If they choose to
import their database. We?ll have better functionality to create and track
forms. We also talked about the Newsletter format and ideas for recurring
features and columns to help make it more meaningful and engaging for kids
and families. We will re-establish quarterly calendar, with a submission
timeline coming in early 2025.

*Project/Event Updates*

Tribute for Julie Samuels. As Gina was the only one present, she was asked
to contact the ad hoc group that is planning a memorial for Julie. They
will put some content together for the Newsletter.

*6:40 Committee Reports*

*Resources ? *Barb stated that 6000 plants had arrived for the Resources
Fall Perennial Distribution which included pollinator plants and garden
tools. The set up was done with completion in record time. She announced an
Oct 26 garlic bulb and spring allium and hyacinth distribution at the
African garden.  Miscellaneous bags of compost and peat moss will be
available as well as garden hoses and other bits of garden materials to be
included.

*Advocacy and Outreach ? *No one was in attendance, but Lorraine stated
that the collaboration with AUA for creating an urban agriculture ordinance
had been signed.

*Education ? *Gina stated that the committee would offer a vegetable
fermentation workshop as well as kombucha in 2025.

*Communications ? *JW wants to know the cost of the new mailchimp account.
He reviewed the Communications team routine tasks.

*Finance ? *No one present.

6:59 Motion to adjourn was made by JW; seconded by Gina

Regards,
Lorraine
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