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Conservation Innovation Grants

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Deadline May 10, 2016. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production.

Local Food Promotion Program

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Deadline May 12, 2016. LFPP offers grant funds with a 25% match to increase domestic consumption of and access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets, by: developing, improving, expanding, and providing outreach, training, and technical assistance to Local and Regional Food Business Enterprises, or assisting in the development, improvement, and expansion of Local and Regional Food Business Enterprises.

Farmers Market Promotion Program

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Deadline May 12, 2016. The goals of FMPP grants are to increase domestic consumption of and access to locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets by developing, improving, expanding, and providing outreach, training, and technical assistance to, or assisting in the development, improvement, and expansion of domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agritourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities.

Social Security Changes in Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

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You may have recently heard commercials or received mailings with dire warnings that you must act by May 1, 2016 in order to preserve your Social Security benefits. Although the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 did make changes to both the retirement and disability programs, most beneficiaries will not be affected whatsoever.

2016 Healthy Communities Grant Program

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Deadline: April 8, 2016. The Healthy Communities Grant Program is EPA New England’s main competitive grant program to work directly with communities to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life.