March 18 | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | FREE Register Here.

Offered by the Small Business Development Center. The Business Model Canvas is a popular business planning tool for a reason: you can test your concept with a one-page business plan. This template allows you to visually map out the start to your business plan or operation revamp on a single page. The Business Model Canvas can be designed on paper, on a computer or even using sticky notes on a poster-sized model on your wall. You’ll walk away knowing which segment of your business concept to focus in on as you move to your next stages of planning.

February 24 at 2 pm or March 24 at 10 a.m. | FREE Register here for Feb.24 and here for March 24

Offered by the Small Business Development Center and Colorado Lending Source. If you are considering a loan for your business now or in the future, join this webinar to understand the ten most important aspects to help you prepare. The goal is for every participant to have a better understanding and be more prepared for taking on business debt.

February 25 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Register Here

Community Heart & Soul announced its new Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program, a funding opportunity for small cities and towns nationwide. The Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides startup funding of $10,000 for resident-driven groups in communities with populations of 2,500 to 30,000 to implement the Community Heart & Soul model. The Community Heart & Soul model engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it. More info and apply HERE.

The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design™ is now accepting applications through March 12 for an opportunity to participate in local Design Workshops that address specific community challenges, and an online Design Learning Cohort program that will allow up to 15 communities. All rural communities of 50,000 or less are eligible to apply. CIRD encourages applications from nonprofits, municipal governments, and other community partners. More info and apply HERE. 

More info here. The Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant program provides support to recruit and train emergency medical services (EMS) personnel in rural areas.

U.S. Dept. of Labor. Deadline: March 16 | More info here. Seeks to provide incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities or local or county jails with workforce services prior to release. The program also seeks to continue services after release by transitioning the participants into reentry programs in the communities to which they will return. 

Deadline: March 19 | more info here. An initiative of The Funders Network. Matching grant program that creates opportunities for cities and counties in the United States to improve communities by building partnerships between local government leaders, community-led groups, and place-based local or regional foundations. Through the program, national funders invest in local projects to promote a healthy environment, a strong economy, and the well-being of all residents. The current focus is on sustainable climate action and green stormwater infrastructure applications.

Rural Arts (deadline: March 10)- assists arts organizations in targeted states that offer artistic opportunities for adults and children in the areas of literary, visual, musical, and performing arts. Grants of up to $10,000 are provided to organizations in rural communities with a population of less than 20,000.

Environmental Initiatives (deadline: March 17) - supports projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities.

More info here. Seeks to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills in the food and agricultural sector.

Deadline: March 16. Department of Agriculture. The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program seeks to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in SNAP by providing incentives at the point of purchase. This program brings together stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems to foster understanding of how they might improve the health and nutrition status of households. Training and technical assistance are also available. 

More info here. Are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, venue promoter or do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution and have been impacted by COVID-19? Eligible organizations with a reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have the opportunity to receive up to a $10 million grant under the program. Offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. The Fire Prevention and Safety Grant program supports fire prevention programs and firefighter health and safety research and development.