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Saying No Isn’t Nonsense

Much of the conventional wisdom about how to succeed at community-building seems to center around saying yes.  You’ll hear that you’re supposed to market your cause constantly in as many different ways as possible, network with everyone you find, and engage as many people as possible in order to spread your message.  The assumption is [...]

New Report Tackles Smart Growth in Rural Communities

While rural landscapes across the country vary widely, many rural communities face the dilemma of how to support growth while maintaining their rural identity.  A new report, Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities, commissioned by the International City/County Management Association under an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency, seeks to answer those [...]

Multiculturalism Grants & Contributions Program

On June 27, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) launched Inter-Action, Canada’s new Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program.  This program supports the Canadian Multiculturalism Act by assisting the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities by building a socially cohesive society.
There are two Inter-Action funding streams:  Projects and Events.
For more information, application guidelines and general application forms, visit [...]

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