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Arkansas Department of Rural Services

Arkansas Department of Rural Services. “Striving to Enhance the Quality of Life in Rural Arkansas”. DRS Staff. Stephanie Neipling Interim Director stephanie.neipling@arkansas.gov.

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Arkansas Department of Rural Services

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  1. Arkansas Department of Rural Services “Striving to Enhance the Quality of Life in Rural Arkansas”

  2. DRS Staff Stephanie NeiplingInterim Directorstephanie.neipling@arkansas.gov Shana FryarGrants CoordinatorRural Community Development Grant Rural Fire Protection Grantshana.fryar@arkansas.gov Beth DennisGrants Coordinator County Fair Block Grantbeth.dennis@arkansas.gov Jennifer SimpsonAdministrative Assistantrural.arkansas@arkansas.gov

  3. Arkansas Rural Development Commission • Bob Lucky – Chair • Dennis Donahou • Sam E. Angel • Marvin Exum • Roy Ferrell • Lynn Hawkins • Wayne Nichols • David Rainey • Peggy Williams

  4. Services Offered by DRS Grant Funding • 1) Rural Community Grant Program • 2) Rural Services Block Grant Program • 3) County Fair Building Grant Program • Temporary Grant Programs • (dependant on availability of surplus money) • GIF-1 Community Enhancement Grant Program • GIF-2 Fire Protection Grant Program • GIF-3 County Fair Grant Program • *No funds are currently available for this program. Check our website to stay current on availability.

  5. Rural Community Grant ProgramPURPOSE 1. Rural Community Development Grant 2. Rural Fire Protection Grant

  6. Rural Community Grant ProgramFUNDS AVAILABLE Up to $15,000 is available50/50 MatchDRS has $500,000 to distribute each year Funds are distributed in three cycles per fiscal year inAugust, December, and March

  7. Rural Community Grant ProgramELIGIBILITY • Community population of 3,000 people or less • Applicants must gain the approval of their local governing body.

  8. Rural Community Grant ProgramPROJECT EXAMPLES • Fire stations, fire trucks • Fire equipment, protective gear, jaws of life • Community buildings • Libraries • City or community parks • Tornado sirens • Baseball fields

  9. Rural Services Block GrantPURPOSE • Construction or renovation of community centers and fire stations. • Fire trucks, fire equipment, protective gear, jaws of life

  10. Rural Services Block Grant FUNDS AVAILABLE • Up to $75,000 available • 10% Match • DRS has $700,000 to distribute each year

  11. Rural Services Block GrantELIGIBLITY • Community population of 3,000 people or less • At least 51% Low to Moderate income • Must have a paid administrator approved by AEDC • Cities not currently a party to a categorical grant through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and counties that are not currently a party to two categorical grants (AEDC and the Rural Services Block Grant) are eligible to apply. *PLEASE CHECK WITH AEDC OR DRS BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

  12. Rural Services Block GrantPROJECT EXAMPLES • Purchase a fire truck • Protective gear worn by fire fighters or jaws of life • Renovation or construction of a fire station • Convert an existing building into a new community center

  13. County Fair BuildingPURPOSE Funds projects that directly improve the county fair association’s buildings or services.

  14. County Fair Building GrantFUNDS AVAILABLE • Up to $4,000 • 50/50 match • Around $20,000 available per fiscal year • Awarded annually

  15. County Fair Building GrantELIGIBILTY • County population of less than 55,000 people • County fair organizations must apply through their county judge’s office.

  16. County Fair Building GrantPROJECT EXAMPLES • Paint and repair existing buildings • Construct a new Exhibit Hall • Construct pens for animals in livestock barn

  17. GIF-1 Community Enhancement GrantPURPOSE *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* City and county enhancement projects or those controlled by city or county government.

  18. GIF-1 Community Enhancement Grant *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* • Up to $150,000. • No match required • Funds are going to be distributed in one cycle. • Please note funds are limited, so ask for only what is needed.

  19. GIF-1 Community Enhancement GrantELIGIBILITY • Communities must have a population of 20,000 people or less. • County projects do not have a population limit. • Non-Profit organizations are eligible, however they must apply through their city or county.

  20. GIF-1 Community Enhancement GrantPROJECT EXAMPLES • Purchase a patrol car • Community Centers • Purchase playground equipment for park • Municipal or County buildings • Purchase tornado/storm sirens • Call to see if your project is eligible

  21. GIF-2 Fire Protection GrantPURPOSE *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* Fire Protection projects through city or county

  22. GIF-2 Fire Protection Grant *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* • Up to $50,000. • Funds are going to be distributed in one cycle.

  23. GIF-2 Fire Protection GrantELIGIBILITY • Communities must have a population of 20,000 people or less. • County projects do not have a population limit.

  24. GIF-2 Fire Protection GrantPROJECT EXAMPLES • Purchase a fire truck • Construction or renovation of fire stations • Purchase firefighting equipment

  25. GIF-3 County Fair GrantPURPOSE *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* Projects to improve county fair projects such as exhibit halls, concession stands, and livestock buildings.

  26. GIF-3 County Fair Grant *NO FUNDS AVAILABLE* • Up to $15,000 • Funds are going to be distributed in one cycle

  27. GIF-3 County Fair GrantELIGIBILITY • Construction/repair barns, livestock buildings or any building structure • Purchase of lawn mower • Lighting • No population limit

  28. When Applying for a Rural Services Grant: • Submit your application well before the deadline. • Make sure all the appropriate items are signed and dated. • If possible, type your application. • Put everything on the checklist in order and label all backup documentation. • Suggestion: Consult your Planning and Development District or another qualified grant administrator if you need help.

  29. Fiscal Year 2013 Application Deadlines FY13, Cycle 1 Deadline August 17, 2012 Rural Community/Fire Grant Program County Fair Building Grant Program FY13, Cycle 2 Deadline December 7, 2012 Rural Community/Fire Grant Program Rural Services Block Grant Program FY13, Cycle 3 Deadline March 15, 2013 Rural Community/Fire Grant Program

  30. Contact Us At: Arkansas Department of Rural Services 101 East Capitol, Suite 202 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 1-888-787-2527 (501) 682-6011 Fax: (501) 682-6014 Rural.Arkansas@arkansas.gov Visit our website: www.arkansas.gov/drs

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