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SCNY ED May 14th Program Recap
Presentation by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). An overview of the ARC was provided by Southern Tier East Regional Planning Board project funding cycle, application materials and Q&A period relating to specific proposals or concepts. The following was covered:
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program
- ARC is really an economic development agency, so this is a definite focus
- 14 Counties covered
- Accept applications from public entities (IDAs, Counties, etc) and nonprofits
- Fund startups or expansions, but don't fund ongoing programs (general social benefit programs, construction, replacement of lost funding or routine continuation activities are ineligible)
- Maximum of $150,000 is requested from ARC
- o Each dollar requested from ARC is matched at minimum by one dollar in cash, in-kind goods or services and is documented
- o ARC funds may be used to cover salaries, supplies, equipment and space
- Each year, the ARC goes to Congress to ask for more funding. Has to provide metrics/info about impact.
STERPDB covers 8 Counties
ARC available to region ranges from $650,000 to $750,000 available
Last year had 4 projects funded
Last year received 10 applications (use to receive 20 to 25)
There has been less because of shift in funding
3 Goals (tied to economic development):
- Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation
- Strengthen the capacity of the people of the Appalachia to compete in the global economy
- Develop and improve Appalachia's infrastructure to make the region economically competitive
Broome workshop date- yet to be announced
Application not available yet. Will forward app and guidance info.
ARC Process
- STERPDB conducts ARC workshops- May
- ARC applications due to STERPDB- July 8
- Review by staff and committee- July and August
- Final application revisions due- September
- NYSDOS receives revised proposals from STERPDB-October 1
- ARC receives and reviews projects- Winter 2013
- Sponsors receive grant awards from ARC- Spring 2014
Grant application is involved
If successful with app, contract is with Commission
Competitive process- point driven scoring process
Collaboration encouraged (don't like duplication of services)
What is need want to address
What tasks will you carry out to address it
How will you evaluate/ what will impact be
Scoring (75 points total)- outputs (25); link to the local and regional activities (25); and sustainable, who is managing program and budget (25)
- First, recommended to speak with STERPDB about ideas and possible application
- Second, develop project summary form first
- Next, helps to have County planner directors on board- they often are on review committee
Business Meeting - Program Planning & Steering Committee Membership. The following was addressed:
Steering Committee-
Deb Fitzgerald, Cub Cares
Joe Sellepack, Broome County Council of Churches
Darrell Newvine, Family Enrichment Network
Were able to finish Economic Impact Study (took several years to complete)
Now would like to invite/find new leadership for Steering Committee
Group meets 4 times a year- programs
Poll executive directors to see what interested in seeing
Question about ED Group- what is in it for me?
Other side is what goes away if Group ceases?
What do want the Steering Committee to do- need a framework and focus
Consider a reception for group- networking
What happened with the Economic Impact report
- Was distributed to agencies and they used as saw fit
- Really haven't come together as a group to decide how to use it
- o Need group/Steering Committee to decide/guide next steps
- Number of things could do
- o Could set up a website
- o Can use info to address possible PILOT issue that has come in past and may come up again in future
Next steps
Set up meeting in June
Consider personal ask for Steering Committee
Joe Sellepack- will continue
Deb Fitzgerald
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Updated Economic Impact Brochure now available
Deb Fitzgerald, SCNY-ED Group Chair
The Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich, Inc., d/b/a "The Place", is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership consistent with The Place's vision to provide a community environment where children, young adults, & families are nurtured, affirmed & celebrated.
The primary responsibilities of this exciting role include:
- Oversee programs, daily operations, & long term management of The Place,
- Lead the team to ensure actions are consistent with the mission statement of The Place - "to love all youth as they are & help them reach their full potential as they become responsible, contributing members of society",
- Lead development of business plans, grant requests, & agency budget while ensuring organizational fiscal responsibility,
- Prepare & negotiate contracts,
- Maintain New York State Child Care School Age License,
- Serve as liaison within the community and major financial supporters of The Place,
- Coordinate with staff to oversee administration of all programs.
The preferred candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in management and supervisory capacity in a non-profit organization (preferably youth service), and possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Master's Degree preferred). The Place offers a community, family oriented work environment with a competitive compensation & benefits package.
Please send resume and letter of interest to The Place, PO Box 509 Norwich, NY 13815 or e-mail toexecdirector@theplacenorwich.com. Open until filled. EOE M/F/D/V
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About the SCNY Nonprofit ED Group
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