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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-30-24 Correspondence - MT Dept of Commerce - Commerce Weekly Roundup - Volume 1, Issue 4From:Montana Department of CommerceTo:Bozeman Public CommentSubject:[EXTERNAL]Commerce Weekly Roundup - Volume 1, Issue 4Date:Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:02:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. News, events, grants, loans and other funding opportunities Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup The Weekly Roundup is designed to be simple, easy to digest and informative - just the information you need. We know you're busy, so we're giving you access to more information without adding more emails to your inbox. Be sure to subscribe to new and existing Commerce communications that interest you, including a new quarterly newsletter, press releases and important, program specific and timely information, including Administrative Rules Making communications and other statutorily required notifications. You can update your subscriber preferences anytime. Business Montana Automation Loan Program is accepting applications. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been obligated. Apply now. Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant application period open now-Sept. 20, 2024. Speaker proposals due Aug. 30, 2024, for the Montana Department of Commerce 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program accepting applications now through Sept. 12, 2024. Schedule time for education and outreach support at tourismgrants@mt.gov or call 406-841-2887. Tribal Business Development Grant open for applications from Sept. 16-Dec. 20, 2024. Tourism Advisory Council is seeking new members. If you're interested, apply on the Governor's Office Boards and Appointments web page. State Small Business Credit Initiative Program is accepting applications from Aug. 16-Sept. 16, 2024. Apply now. State Small Business Credit Initiative Program Recycled Funds is accepting applications on a rolling basis for the duration of the program. Note there is a policy change for SSBCI Recycled Funds. Join Commerce's Export MT in the Montana Pavilion at IWA Outdoor Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. Export MT, through the SBA's STEP grant, pays for all booth expenses, including booth space and also reimburses up to $2,000 of your travel costs, and will take care of all the preparations for the show. Contact our Export team for more information. Housing Montana Board of Housing meeting Sept. 9, 2024 Fair Housing Equity Plan hearing Sept. 10, 2024 Housing Coordinating Team meeting Sept. 12, 2024 Commerce is accepting proposals for a vendor to conduct a fair market rent reevaluation. Select the “Fair Market Rent Reevaluation” RFP to learn more. Submit questions to Amanda Battin at amanda.battin2@mt.gov. Proposal deadline is Sept.13, 2024. HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Housing Trust Fund and CDBG- Housing application deadline Sept. 17, 2024. Note the federal Buy American Preference as outlined in the Build America Buy America Act will be effective for all materials used in HOME and HTF projects funded with 2024 funds. All projected funded with 2024 CDBG-Housing grants will have BAP requirements for iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, lumber, composite building materials and plastic and polymer- based pipe and tube. 2025 Montana Housing Partnership Conference May 19-21, 2025, in Billings. Save the date! Infrastructure and Planning Montana Coal Endowment Program Infrastructure Planning Grant Application Cycle has been extended and will now close on Sept. 30, 2024. Additional grant funding is available for the 2025 biennium Montana Coal Endowment Program Planning Grants for American Rescue Plan Act-eligible applications. Capital Improvements Plans and Preliminary Engineering Reports for bridge systems are not ARPA-eligible planning projects for this application cycle. Applications will be accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis until all available funding is allocated. Apply now. Commerce News Governor Gianforte Highlights Community Partnerships in Southwest Montana Governor Gianforte Spotlights Montanans Serving Rural Communities Commerce Announces Available Economic Impact and Destination Event Grants Explore Montana’s Open Roads and Local Events This Fall Commerce is improving our communications to better serve you. 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