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Sun Shot Solar Energy Community Challenge Grant

Sun Shot Solar Energy Community Challenge Grant

The Sun Shot Solar in Your Community Challenge is a prize competition that aims to expand solar electricity access to all Americans, especially underserved segments such as low-and-moderate income (LMI) households, state, local, and Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations.

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Energy Infrastructure Deployment on Tribal Lands Grants

Energy Infrastructure Deployment on Tribal Lands Grants

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The Department of Energy is soliciting applications to install energy generating systems and/or energy efficiency measures for Tribal buildings, deploy community-scale energy generating systems on Tribal lands, and install energy systems for autonomous operation (independent of the traditional centralized electric power grid) to power a single or multiple essential Tribal facilities during emergency situations or for Tribal community resilience.

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Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award

Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award

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KLJ was recognized by the South Dakota Engineering Society Black Hills Chapter for Outstanding Engineering Achievement for Phase 1 of the Community Development work we provided for the Pine Ridge Reservation.

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Turnbow Named to Top 25 Women in Business

Turnbow Named to Top 25 Women in Business

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We are excited to announce that Prairie Business Magazine has recognized Jen Turbow as one of their 2019 Top 25 Women in Business. Jen provides senior-level guidance, assistance, and support for projects of all sizes, while leading KLJ’s Corridor Services group, which includes our survey, right-of-way, cultural resources, and environmental teams.

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KLJ Receives Project of the Year Award

KLJ Receives Project of the Year Award

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We are proud to announce that our team has received the North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers Chapter 3 2019 Project of the Year award for our work on the Marian Grotto, located on the University of Mary campus south of Bismarck.

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Montana Uplift America Community Facilities Relending Program

Montana Uplift America Community Facilities Relending Program

The United States Department of Agriculture, Uplift America Community Facilities Relending Program announces they have awarded $14 million in federal funds to the Montana & Idaho Community Development Corporation (MICDC) ($10 million) and the Farmers Bank of Victor ($4 million) for the purpose of relending to persistent poverty rural towns with populations less than 20,000.

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USDA Community Connect Grants

USDA Community Connect Grants

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USDA, Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Program has announced the 2019 funding cycle Community Connect Grants. Grants are designed to provide financial assistance to provide broadband service in rural, economically challenged communities where broadband service does not currently exist.

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USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Program

USDA ReConnect Rural Broadband Program

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The US Department of Agriculture is accepting applications through the ReConnect Rural Broadband Program to provide $600M in funding to expand broadband across rural areas.

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FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program

FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration is accepting grant applications for the FY 2019 application cycle of the Passenger Ferry Grant Program. This program will provide $30M in competitive funding for projects that support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas.

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Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant Program

Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Grant Program

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and community parks throughout the state.

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Broadband for your City

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The deployment of broadband, using reliable, high-speed infrastructure, will soon become an essential component to operational efficiency for many communities. Broadband networks provide the framework for communities to evolve as “smart cities.” As such, a community can use data to more efficiently manage functions like traffic control and emergency response, enhancing convenience and safety for the public.

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Montana Recreational Trails Program Grants

Montana Recreational Trails Program Grants

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant applications for the FY 2019 application cycle. These grants provide funds to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities in Montana.

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Montana Renewable Resource Planning Grant and Loan (RRGL) Program

Montana Renewable Resource Planning Grant and Loan (RRGL) Program

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The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is accepting applications through the RRGL Planning Grant Program to provide funding for professional and technical services necessary to produce a high-quality RRGL grant application leading to a project that conserves, manages, develops, or protects Montana’s renewable resources.

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