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USDA Rural Development recently hosted a workshop focusing on partnership opportunities available for faith-based and community organizations to strengthen rural communities. This special workshop featured Housing and Community Facilities Programs which provide the infrastructure to support service delivery to those in need. Presenters shared valuable and practical information on how to effectively access resources and utilize various tools to benefit the community.
Please click here to access the presentation materials:    PowerPoint - part 1  |  PowerPoint - part 2
Form SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
Instructions for the SF 424
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives: Alleviating Hunger and Revitalizing Communities Brochure (PDF)*
      Print-Order Layout (For reproduction using a 2-sided color printer) / Read-Order Layout (For general use)
Federal Register Notice:--"Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations, USDA Final Rule"  PDF / TEXT
Overview of the USDA Rule Regarding Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations (PDF)
Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations: Summary of the Final Rule (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions About the Faith-Based Initiative and Rural Development Programs
Rural Development Use of "Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants" (PDF)
Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants  PDF / DOC
RD Administrative Notice 3943: Guidance for Determining Eligibility of Faith-Based and Community Organizations
       for Community Facilities Financing (PDF)
Related Site:  Fiscal Year 2007 Funding Notices
USDA Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Site
Sign-Up for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Notices from USDA
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
White House Fact Sheet: Compassion in Action: Producing Real Results for Americans Most in Need
Executive Order 13279:--"Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations" (PDF)
Health and Human Services News Release:--"New Checklist Helps Faith-Based and
     Community Organizations Prepare for an Influenza Pandemic"
FY 2008 Request for Proposals-Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grant (PDF)

* PDF files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.