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Board outlines $200,000 rural grant application and proposes $50,000 for workforce training
Summary
Board members and staff discussed applying for a $200,000 rural county grant with a proposed $50,000 allocation for workforce, trades training and community education programs, and explored partnerships with Southwest Tech and local employers.
Board staff reported that the rural county grant portal is open and that the county is eligible to apply for $200,000 for the 2025/2026 round. Staff said application character limits require a concise template but that the board will craft a flexible application that can cover several types of projects.
"So it's 200,000," staff said. The board discussed earmarking $50,000 of that potential award for workforce development, training and skills programs aimed at trades,…
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