Communities around the region face
significant and complex challenges that require innovative solutions. One of the
guiding goals of the Bush Foundation is to inspire and support effective
community problem-solving.
That commitment
continues today as we announce the launch of our new Community Innovation
programs. These programs support and reward efforts to create and implement
great ideas that make communities better. Nonprofit
organizations of all sizes are invited to apply for funding of up to $500,000.
The
Community Innovation Grants support innovation through
community-powered problem-solving: inclusive, collaborative processes
focused on making the most of community assets. Applications open May 29
- July 11.
The
Bush Prize for Community Innovationhonors
and supports innovative organizations with a track record of making great
ideas happen, and provides funding for the organizations to use however they
choose. Applications open May 29 - August 15.
NACo Releases
New "Why Counties
Matter" Video
Counties
provide the
services we all
depend on. With
America's system
of federalism,
counties are a
key level of
government,
serving the
people directly.
They keep our
communities
healthy,
vibrant, safe
and fiscally
sound. The
3,069 counties
are the service
arm of
government
services and
provide the
building blocks
for healthy,
resilient and
fiscally sound
communities.
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