Libraries may be interested in exploring this grant opportunity which may provide some funding for eligible building and other projects in rural areas.

Please see information below.

Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

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Subject: Applications for $1M in Latest Rural Readinss Grant Program Now Opent, and more!

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Applications for $1M in Latest Rural Readiness Grant Program Now Open

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) released guidance for the latest round of the Rural Readiness Grant Program and will be accepting letters of intent through Oct. 7. In the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025, the Office of Rural Prosperity will offer two rounds of grant funding, with the first round offering approximately $1 million in grants to eligible rural communities.

Since its inception, the Rural Readiness Grant Program has been instrumental in supporting Michigan's rural communities. To date, the program has invested $1.8 million to fund 40 projects across the state. These projects have successfully leveraged nearly$10 million in additional grant funding, significantly advancing local rural priorities and enhancing community development efforts. 

“The Rural Readiness Grant Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to Michigan’s rural communities and making sure everyone in Michigan has the means to reach their full potential,” said Susan Corbin, LEO Director (left). “By providing financial support for collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives, we’re helping these communities prepare for future growth and prosperity.” 

The Readiness Grant Program offers up to $50,000 in reimbursement grant funding to tax-exempt organizations within rural communities. These competitive grants are designed to support a range of activities, including capacity building, development readiness initiatives, partnership and plan formation, and cross-sector collaboration. 

Learn more about the Rural Readiness Grant here.

Suicide Prevention Month: Man Therapy

To raise awareness and highlight resources during Suicide Prevention Month, our Deputy Director of Labor, Sean Egan, hosted a webinar with Dr. Jodi Frey, researcher and expert studying the impact of “man therapy” for suicide prevention.

View a recording of the webinar here.

Man Therapy is a evidence-based, decades-long, multidisciplinary effort to break though stigma, improve help-seeking behavior and reduce male suicide that was created by suicidologist, mental health experts, marketing strategists, creatives, and technologists to destigmatize mental health through humor, straight-shooting, and practical tools. The best part? It works. The results of a 4-year, $1.2 million CDC-funded study show that Man Therapy not only reduces depression, suicide risk, and bad mental health days — it also improves help-seeking behavior in working-age men.

Man Therapy Resources

Stay up to date with all things Man Therapy Michigan by signing up for their emails: https://forms.gle/Vye13NfGZhnpEoZX8

Check out mantherapy.org and share it with men who could benefit

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Follow @ManTherapyMI on Facebook & Twitter or Email them at ManTherapyMI@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for two more webinars focused on suicide prevention resources and information:

Barb Smith of Suicide Resource & Response Network

Monday, Sep. 16, at 2 p.m.

Live event attendee link.

Suicide and Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry

Wednesday, Sep. 25, at 2 p.m.

Live event attendee link.

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