North Dakota

Consider helping working families learn more about the Earned Income Credit and the Child Tax Credit.  Every year millions of individuals miss out on information and filing for these important federal tax benefits because they do not know they qualify, do not know how to claim the credits, or do not know where to find free tax filing assistance.  With tax season upon us, please consider ways your might be able to help individuals in your community learn more about these tax credits.

Outreach strategies to help working families learn about the Earned Income Credit & Child Tax Credit http://www.cbpp.org/eic2008

Outreach tools (posters, flyers, envelope stuffers) to help working families learn about the Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit http://www.cbpp.org/eic2008/outreach-tools.htm

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs in North Dakota - http://www.ndcaa.org/financelegal.htm

A two-day grant writing workshop will be held on April 21-22 at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot, ND from 9-5 each day.  The NW North Dakota Grant Writer’s Roundtable has extra seats available for those interested in this workshop.  This workshop will sharpen your skills for grant development, making your fund-seeking efforts more successful.

Two Days to Award Winning Grants Brochure

The Griggs-Steele Empowerment Zone Tourism Committee is hosting this conference for all interested on March 27, 2008 from 9-4 PM at the Cornerstone Community Church in Cooperstown, ND.  The one-day conference will focus on providing tourism related information to anyone interested in learning more about opportunities in the tourism industry.  Pre-registration is required and a fee of $25 is requested for each participant.  Horizon’s communities can use their local budgets to attend this informative event.

Beyond Tourism Brochure

Steele, ND will host a regional housing roundtable on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from noon - 3 PM.  Lunch will be served at noon for attendees and we ask that you register for the session by April 3 to help plan for numbers.  Registration can be done by calling Alva Schoepp at 701-475-2133 or e-mailing her at steelecc@bektel.com.  This roundtable will help participants learn about solutions for rural community housing needs and all are welcome. 

Steele Roundtable Invitation