(Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州經濟發展辦公室8月21日宣佈，總額1500萬元的第三輪社區賦能及重新投資補助計畫，開放申請。
這補助項目今年將轉為多年循環採購方式，接受社區組織為2024年初開始，一直進行至2026年6月的項目，提出申請。項目合約的展開日期可展延至2024年6月，並視乎州政府預算分配，以及更新資格規定，獲得補助者將有機會最多得到兩次額外的一年合約。
這具有競爭性的補助項目，是為刑事司法系統涉入率高，普遍貧窮，一大群人處於不利狀況及未得到足夠代表性的社區而設置。項目種類包括社區為基礎的人力發展，小企業發展，穩定住宅，改善社區健康，防止高中生輟學，以及社區組織及領導力發展等。
社區賦能及重新投資補助計畫這法令，最初於2020年12月通過，內容包括建立一個賦能社區董事會，以通知地方申請流程及標準規定。依法令，這由7人組成的社區賦能董事會由來自傳統上，在人口地理中屬於代表性不足，以及長久以來一直在社會及經濟上處於不利地位的人士出任。
這筆經費用於在經濟成長上一直面對不成比例挑戰的社區、資助並加強由社區領導，為社區帶來正面影響的活動。
麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝伊平 (Yvonne
Hao)表示，社區傅能及重新投資補助計畫可謂組織提供重要資源，加強幫助鄰里及居民繁榮的項目。該辦公室很高興能夠開放這輪補助申請，並期待能在全州各地的經濟賦能社區投資。
麻州經濟基金副廳長Ashley
Stolba表示，這補助項目每年都為社區內的組織提供他們迫切需要的經費，來辦理計畫，創造工作機會，刺激經濟滑動，賦予居民能力。
麻州經濟發展廳將於8月22日早上10點，在往上舉辦說明會。申請截止日期為9月15日下午5點。查詢更多資訊可上EOED網頁，或發電郵到eohedgrants@mass.gov。 (更新版)
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Administration Announces Opening of Third Round of Community Empowerment
and Reinvestment Program
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BOSTON –
Today, the Executive Office of Economic Development announced the opening
of the third round of the Community Empowerment and
Reinvestment Grant Program, which will provide a total of $15
million in grant funds to develop, strengthen, and invest in
community-led efforts to bring positive outcomes to communities that face
historically disproportionate challenges to economic growth.
"The
Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant Program provides important
resources to organizations to advance projects that help their
neighborhoods and residents thrive,” said Secretary of
Economic Development Yvonne Hao. “We are pleased to open
this grant round and look forward to investing in the economic
empowerment of communities across the state."
"Each year,
this grant program offers community-based organizations much-needed
funding for initiatives that create jobs, spur economic activity, and
empower our residents,” said Undersecretary of Economic
Foundations Ashley Stolba. “We are excited to see the project
proposals that will come through the program this year and work
with organizations to improve economic opportunity for Massachusetts
residents.”
This year, the
grant program will shift to a multi-year procurement cycle and will
accept applications for projects that run from early 2024 through June
2026. Initial contracts will extend through June 2024 and, subject to
annual state budget appropriations and renewal eligibility, grantees will
have the opportunity to receive up to two additional one-year contracts.
This competitive
grant program was developed to support communities with high rates of
criminal justice system involvement, widespread poverty, and large groups
of disadvantaged and underrepresented populations. Project categories
include community-based workforce development, small business
development, housing stabilization, community health improvement, high
school dropout prevention, and community organizing and leadership
development.
First passed into
law in December 2020, the Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant
Program involved the establishment of a Community Empowerment Board to
inform application processes and criteria. As prescribed by law, the
seven-member Community Empowerment Board consists of individuals who
belong to demographic groups that have been traditionally
underrepresented and have historically been at social and economic
disadvantages.
The office will
host a virtual information session for applicants on August 22, 2023, at
10:00 a.m. ET. Applications are due September 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
For more information and to learn how to apply, visit the EOED website or
email eohedgrants@mass.gov. | | |
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