Fwd: Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Issues RFP for Rural Communities Facing Design Challenges

[Linda Tracy]

Please consider this opportunity for technical assistance in rural design or pass it on. The definition in this context is communities with fewer than 50,000 people-- that includes all but 3 Montana cities.

Best, Linda Tracy

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From: Project for Public Spaces <in...@pps.org>

Date: January 10, 2013 2:29:15 PM MST

To: Linda <ltr...@montana.com>

Subject: Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Issues RFP for Rural Communities Facing Design Challenges

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Partnership of federal agencies and national organizations offers workshop funding, technical assistance, and additional resources. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Forward Follow us Like us Citizens' Institute on Rural Design Issues RFP for Rural Communities Facing Design Challenges Partnership of federal agencies and national organizations offers workshop funding, technical assistance, and additional resources Today, the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) is issuing a request for proposals to rural communities facing design challenges to host local workshops in 2013. Successful applicants will receive a $7,000 grant and in-kind design expertise and technical assistance valued at $35,000. The Request for Proposals is on the new CIRD website: www.rural-design.org.    The deadline for submitting a proposal is Tuesday March 5, 2013 at 5:00 pm EST.   CIRD (formerly known as "Your Town") works to help rural communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer enhance their quality of life and economic vitality through facilitated design workshops. The program brings together local leaders, non-profits, and community organizations with a team of specialists in design, planning, and creative placemaking to address challenges like strengthening economies, enhancing rural character, leveraging cultural assets, and designing efficient housing and transportation systems. Click here to read more about the CIRD program and learn how to apply for assistance for your rural community! Forward Follow us Like us Copyright © 2013 Project for Public Spaces, PPS, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or in person.  Our mailing address is:  Project for Public Spaces, PPS 419 Lafayette St, 7th Fl New York, NY 10003 Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences