RPIC IN REVIEW 2022-2023

What is RPIC?

The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) is a grant program of the USDA Rural Development Office. MVEDD was awarded in October of 2022 to fund outreach and planning work in four Montgomery County communities over two years: Fort Plain, Nelliston, Palatine Bridge, and the Town of Minden.

What have we been doing?

Our office has been working with local partners to convene a steering committee. We developed a survey to collect feedback from community members about what kinds of projects we could help to pursue.

What’s next?

Year 2 of RPIC requires each of the four communities to select a placemaking project, and create a plan to pursue funding. We’ll also be hosting at least 6 more community workshops, covering topics like:

Grant resources and loans for small businesses and non-profits

Upgrading social media presence

Comprehensive plans

Transportation planning

Rural broadband access

Downtown Revitalization Initiative/NY Forward grant programs

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Reach out to us anytime with questions or ideas:

Phone: (315) 765-1199

Email: amswann@mvedd.org