The EXCITE Newsletter: November 4th, 2021
Newsletter
Should you need any accommodations to participate in EXCITE programming, please contact us at excite@extension.org. We recognize accommodation needs may change and we will do our best to accommodate such changes as they occur. |
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Fireside Chat and Expert Panel on COVID and the Holidays
The Bipartisan Policy Center is hosting Dr. Fauci and other panelists for a chat about COVID-19 and the holidays, Monday, Nov. 15, 11AM-12PM ET. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant health, economic, and social impacts in the United States. Join the Bipartisan Policy Center as it hosts Dr. Anthony Fauci and distinguished experts to discuss what is next for the nation with respect to COVID-19 as we approach the holidays and look ahead to 2022. Register here |
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Leadership Corner: “Avoiding the “Non-versation”
This blog post from EXCITE Leadership specialist Karl Bradley is very appropriate during this autumn when many of us are wondering if we’re connecting with our audiences. Whether it’s on social media or in a meeting, Karl’s insights and tools can help us communicate better with any group. |
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USDA Grant Program to Share with Colleagues or Clients- Apply Now for the Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program
USDA is currently accepting applications for the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant Program. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant portal at https://usda-prs.grantsolutions.gov/usda by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, 2021. Approximately $650 million in funding is available for the PRS grants. The first step in applying is getting a DUNS number which can take up to 5 days and once you have your DUNS number, the application takes less than 10 minutes. The application, FAQs, tip sheets, and information on how to apply is on the PRS Grant Portal. Resources are also available in Spanish on the PRS webpage. Small businesses and nonprofits in the following industries can apply for a grant to cover COVID-related expenses such as workplace safety measures (e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE), retrofitting facilities for worker and consumer safety, shifting to online sales platforms, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs:
Contact information for providers offering technical assistance on this grant application is available on the AMS PRS grant webpage under ‘Additional Resources’: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/prs. |
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Thanks for your continued work on your projects, please let us know if you have any questions or how we can best serve you.
Best,
Michelle Rodgers Associate Dean and Director University of Delaware EXCITE Project Director
Kathryn “Katie” Stofer, PhD Assistant Project Director for Immunization Education, EXCITE Research Associate Professor and Extension Specialist University of Florida katiestofer@extension.org |
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