Local Information, News and Know-How
The October 2024 LINK focuses on Local Government Priorities.
- The October 2024 LINK dives into the new IFB Rural Development Grant program and its goal of bringing benefits to our members by positively impacting local communities. Our feature article on page 3 introduces the grant program and provides an overview on how it works.
You’ll also find articles on:
• Frequently Asked Questions about the grant program
• A guest column focused on the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs MAPPING Program for strategic visioning and planning
• An interview with a local official from the Village of Dieterich on how the MAPPING program has positively impacted their community
• A sneak preview of the 2024 Illinois Rural Economic Development Conference
• …and more!
Download the current issue of LINK now: https://www.ilfb.org/link
We encourage you to redistribute LINK with local officials in your county.
Your feedback and ideas for future issues of LINK are always welcome!