Boise, ID – This week, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) will host workshops in Southern and Eastern Idaho to help state and local leaders learn about and better utilize grants available from federal and state agencies. The Funders Fair workshops will feature lectures, webinars, and exhibits from state and federal agencies directly responsible for the grant application process. Events are free to the public. Registration for the events can be found at https://simpson.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=1342.
WHEN and WHERE:
May 15, 2019 at the College of Southern Idaho - Twin Falls, 8am – 5pm MT
May 16, 2019 at the College of Eastern Idaho - Idaho Falls, 8am – 5pm MT
WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
One-hour long webinar to learn about Grants.gov
Presentation on endowments from Idaho Community Foundation
Congressional presentation on grants assistance available in a congressional office
Library of Congress Surplus Book Program
Participants can learn about funding from the following agencies:
Infrastructure
- USDA Rural Development
- Idaho Division of Environmental Quality
- Idaho Bond Bank
- Idaho Department of Commerce
- U.S. Economic Development Association
- Environmental Protection Agency
Housing
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Idaho Housing and Finance Association
- USDA Rural Development
- Idaho Nevada Development Financial Institution
Volunteerism
- Serve Idaho
- Corporation of National and Community Service
Arts/Humanities/Historical
- Idaho Arts Commission
- Idaho Humanities Commission
- Idaho Heritage Trust
- Idaho States Historical Society
Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Hazard Mitigation grants
- Fire Assistance grants
- Idaho Office of Emergency Management
