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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED GRANTS CREDENTIAL AWARDED Only 5 Utahans have earned GPC credential
Torrey, Utah: Janet Borg, who owns consulting firm Biz Workx, is Utah’s fifth person to earn the nationally recognized credential in the grants field. The recognition is conferred by the Grant Professionals Certification Institute, Inc. (GPCI, pronounced “gypsy”), an affiliate of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA). Ms. Borg is one of 331 certified grant writers, designers and managers in the USA who are conferred the “GPC” title as Grant Professional Certified. The credential recognizes proficiency in standards that include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated achievement and a commitment to service for public and private philanthropy. “The past decade of activity by the American Association of Grant Professionals shows this field now requires skills far beyond just the staff-level ‘writer’ role,” said GPCI Past President Marcia Ford. “Today, grant professionals are held accountable not just by their employers, but especially by charitable and corporate foundations and governments. They come from many walks,” she said, “and are more likely to have more nonprofit management and program development skills than the typical proposal writer from the last generation.” Ms. Borg has sixteen years experience in the nonprofit world, gaining expertise as the founder and creator of the George S. Eccles Ice Center in North Logan, Utah. In 2006 she founded Biz Workx consulting (www.biz-workx.com), in order to focus on sharing her skills and knowledge with 501(c)3 organizations throughout Utah. She has raised more than $5 million in grants, gifts and endowment funds for a variety of organizations. To date, 42 states boast GPCs. Distribution of certifications by the states can be found at the GPCI website: www.grantcredential.org.
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NPS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT WILL DEVELOP RED CANYON BIKE PATH EXTENSION PLAN The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the Scenic Byway 12 Committee technical assistance from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) to develop a plan for extending the Red Canyon Bicycle/Pedestrian Path to Bryce Canyon National Park. The Red Canyon Trail project is one of five projects awarded NPS assistance for fiscal year 2012. The planning project begins in March 2012 and community involvement is encouraged. The first five-mile phase of the project was initiated in 1996 and completed in 2004. It was built for safety reasons to separate bicycles from motor vehicle traffic on Utah State Road 12. The road is also known as “Scenic Byway 12 AllAmerican Road” and takes millions of visitors through Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon National Park. The second phase of the project in 2005 extended the bike path 3.5 miles to the Tropic Reservoir Road. The RTCA program is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service. The award for the project consists of $5,000 of in-kind planning assistance. “RTCA is excited to help with planning for the missing link in the Red Canyon Trail”, said Marcy DeMillion RTCA Com-
munity Planner. “Having a completed plan will help the communities compete well for grant funding to build the final five miles of the bike path.” The Scenic Byway 12 Committee was established in 2002 after Route 12 was designated a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road by the Federal Highways Administration. The committee’s role is to implement the Scenic Byway 12 Corridor Management Plan. “We are thrilled that the Red Canyon Bike Path extension will receive this assistance”, said John Holland, coordinator for the byway. “Now it’s time to fulfill the vision for the
bike path. Local communities are working with our state and federal partners to extend and finish the path to Bryce Canyon. Land owners, citizens and businesses are also invited to join the planning sessions beginning March 8th.” “The bike path extension will be a tremendous asset for our community and the visitors we all serve”, said Jeff Bradybaugh, Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent. “Having a well developed plan for the bike path extension will help attract funding for its
construction in the future.” The U.S. Forest Service, Dixie National Forest led the first two phases of planning and construction. Russ Bacon, Dixie’s forest supervisor said, “The Dixie National Forest is a proud partner with the Scenic Byway 12 Committee in completing the plan to extend the Red Canyon Bike Trail to Bryce Canyon National Park. The scenic trail provides a unique non-motorized recreational opportunity for visitors to connect between the Dixie National Forest and Bryce Canyon National Park.”
Final Closeout Sale at the Gift Shop located inside Cindy Ellets Barber Shop next to fitness center in Bicknell.
January 24 from 11 am to 4 pm 2012 DCP/ACRE Sign Up Begins January 23
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USDA Utah Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Arthur Douglas reminds producers that enrollment for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) or the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program for crop year 2012 begins January 23 and runs through June 1, 2012. “Farmers in Utah who are interested in enrolling in these programs need to add this important deadline to their watch list,” Douglas said. “Producers should contact the local county office now to set up appointments.” Annual contracts are required to be signed to receive program benefits. All signatures of producers receiving a share in DCP and ACRE payments are required by June 1, 2012. For more information about DCP and ACRE programs or other FSA programs, contact your county FSA office and visit the state FSA website at: www.fsa.usda.gov/UT.
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