Creating Whole Communities

Creating Whole Communities Grant Opportunities
Be sure to register for the Information Session on Thursday, August 1 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 pm to learn more about the Creating Whole Communities community-focused research grants!

Are you considering a community-focused research project? The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

1. Relationship Building Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to a trustworthy partnership, long-term collaboration, and achievement of community-desired goals. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships.
2. Research and Implementation Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

To learn more about funding available through the research grants, register for the virtual information session:

Information Session: Thursday, August 1 at 11:00 AM – 12:00 pm Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

Deadlines:
Phase I (abstract): Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Phase II (full proposal): Wednesday, September 18, 2024

To register for the information session and to apply for the grants, click here:

Faculty Research Fellows Program | UMSL Join us for an information session on Thursday, August 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please register and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

Register for the 2024 Neighborhood Leadership Academy! Scholarships applications close in 2 weeks!

The Neighborhood Leadership Academy provides leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, and personal leadership skills. Participants from across Missouri will gain the tools needed to effectively engage and make a difference in their communities while building connections with other changemakers and neighborhood advocates.
10 weekly sessions from 6-9pm

Hybrid Academy sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from September 11-November 13 on Zoom (for any Missouri resident)

In-Person Academy sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from September 17-November 19 (for St. Louis locals)

Click here to register and to apply for scholarships:

Neighborhood Leadership Academy | UMSL he Neighborhood Leadership Academy, created in 2002, connects resources at the University -- Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension -- with residents and neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area who are interested in improving their communities.

Are you considering a community-focused research project? The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants (apply now!) to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

1. Relationship Building Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to a trustworthy partnership, long-term collaboration, and achievement of community-desired goals. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships.
2. Research and Implementation Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

Both grants are due December 20th at 5:00 PM.
For more information, to view the recorded info session, and to apply, click here:

Faculty Research Fellows Program | UMSL The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

It's the last week to apply for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2024! If you live in the Promise Zone (North STL City and parts of North STL County) or serve the Promise Zone through work or volunteer efforts, this program is for you! Apply today and learn how to grow your communities! NLF aims to increase and amplify the voices of Promise Zone residents at the civic decision-making tables in order to produce more equitable regional policies for neighborhoods. Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend and an UMSL's Chancellor's certificate upon completion. Apply by November 10th!

Apply Online | UMSL The NLF program is for individuals residing in the Promise Zone (North STL City and parts of North STL County) and for individuals serving the Promise Zone through their work and/or volunteer efforts.CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

The application for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows is OPEN! NLF aims to amplify the voices of Promise Zone (North STL City and parts of North STL County) residents at civic decision-making tables in order to produce more equitable regional policies for neighborhoods. NLF is open to residents of the Promise Zone and to individuals serving the Promise Zone through their work or volunteer efforts. Come be a part of an outstanding program where community leaders learn how to take on leadership positions in their community! The application can be found here and is due by November 10:

Apply Online | UMSL The NLF program is for individuals residing in the Promise Zone (STL City and parts of North STL County) and for individuals serving the Promise Zone through their work and/or volunteer efforts.CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

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The 2024 Neighborhood Leadership Fellows (NLF) Application is now open! NLF is a nine-month advanced leadership training program focused on producing more equitable regional policies for Promise Zone neighborhoods (STL City and parts of North STL County). The NLF program is for residents of the Promise Zone and for individuals who serve the Promise Zone through their work or volunteer efforts. To learn more, please visit http://cwc.umsl.edu/nlf/. To apply for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows, please visit http://cwc.umsl.edu/nlf/application/index.html. The application is due on November 10th, 2023.

Apply Online | UMSL The NLF program is for individuals residing in the Promise Zone (STL City and parts of North STL County) and for individuals serving the Promise Zone through their work and/or volunteer efforts.CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

The Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) provides in-depth and multifaceted leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills. Learn more about our Neighborhood Leadership Academy and JOIN TODAY!

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Friday, August 7th at 11:59pm. https://forms.gle/jWiVBufhbEKQKR6s9

NLA 2023 Registration is OPEN. Scholarships available. Apply today! 🎉

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Apply today to support your community!

The Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) provides in-depth and multifaceted leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills.

Participants are actively involved in their regions, towns and neighborhoods and represent communities throughout Missouri. Academy participants may be neighborhood association members, community leaders, resident volunteers, community-based organization staff, business owners, local government staff, and municipal elected officials.

More than 500 neighborhood and organization leaders have participated in NLA, learning the skills and building the networks necessary to create whole communities.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Friday, August 7 at 11:59pm Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/jWiVBufhbEKQKR6s9

Learn more here about the Neighborhood Leadership Academy!

Join Today! https://extension.missouri.edu/events/neighborhood-leadership-academy-1686151874

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Registration for NLA 2023 is now open!

Join the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) to meet incredible leaders from across Missouri. NLA provides in-depth and multifaceted leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Friday, August 7 at 11:59pm

Learn more here about the Neighborhood Leadership Academy!

Join Today! https://extension.missouri.edu/events/neighborhood-leadership-academy-1686151874

Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/jWiVBufhbEKQKR6s9

We are now accepting scholarship applications for NLA 2023!

Join the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) to meet incredible leaders from across Missouri. NLA provides in-depth and multifaceted leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Friday, August 7 at 11:59pm

Learn more here about the Neighborhood Leadership Academy!

https://extension.missouri.edu/events/neighborhood-leadership-academy-1686151874

Apply here: https://forms.gle/WeXpEi6oAaXVsBS97

Creating Whole Communities Grant Opportunities (Apply Now!)

Are you considering a community-focused research project? The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

1. Relationship Building Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to long-term collaboration. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

2. Research and Implementation Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

Click here for more information and to access the application for both grants: https://www.umsl.edu/wholecommunities/research/researchfellows.html
All applications are due May 19th, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Submit application materials to Tasnim Haq at [email protected].

Faculty Research Fellows Program | UMSL The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

Creating Whole Communities Grant Opportunities (Apply Now!)

Are you considering a community-focused research project? The Creating Whole Communities Research Fellows program offers two types of grants to support UMSL faculty and doctoral students partnering with community to address important place-based challenges through rigorous issue- and practice-based research.

1. Relationship Building Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support University-community partnerships in the exploration process of mutual interests and shared goals with the aim that this will lead to long-term collaboration. Up to $1,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

2. Research and Implementation Grant: This grant initiative seeks to support faculty research that implements a philosophy of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and address issues that are critical to local neighborhoods and municipalities. Up to $8,000 will be awarded to partnerships.

Click here for more information and to access the application for both grants: https://www.umsl.edu/wholecommunities/research/researchfellows.html
All applications are due May 19th, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Submit application materials to Tasnim Haq at [email protected].

Community Engaged Research (CER) Workshop Series‼️ 90-minute sessions will be held online via Zoom on Friday mornings at 9 am.

Registration for the series is open now and available at:

UMSL Community Engaged Research (CER) Workshop Series Registration Applications will be accepted until the workshop is full.

Don’t forget to check out the Community Engaged Research workshop series starting tomorrow ‼️‼️‼️ Registration link below:

https://forms.gle/79AMJyybWVZaJoLM6

We’re also hiring a Community Development Placemaking Specialist on the other side of the state. Please help us spread the word!

https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=9&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=9&JobOpeningId=45516&PostingSeq=1

University of Missouri Extension is hiring an Engagement Specialist/ Field Specialist in Community Development. The Community Development program works collaboratively with communities to build civic capacity through fostering belonging, community contribution, collective leadership, and place-based vitality.

https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=9&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=9&JobOpeningId=45469&PostingSeq=1

We are pleased to again offer a five-session Community Engaged Research (CER) Workshop Series at UMSL in the spring semester! The 90-minute sessions will be held online via Zoom on Friday mornings at 9:00.

Registration for the series is open now and available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeCsxt4OCyFZQJvUUjImb3YCUljQsVy0-fh46WXpOFu1lBxg/viewform

We’re hiring! If you are interested in being a part of the University of Missouri Extension Community Development team in St. Louis or Kansas City, please check out the job descriptions below!

Congratulations & welcome to the 2023 Neighborhood Leadership Fellows!

It's the last day to apply for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows 2023! Apply today and learn how to take on leadership positions in your community! Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend and an UMSL's Chancellor's certificate upon completion. Apply Now!

NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the 2023 cohort of Neighborhood Leadership Fellows! Apply today and learn how to take on leadership positions in your community! Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend and an UMSL's Chancellor's certificate upon completion. Apply Now!

NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.

It's the last week to apply for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows! If you live in North STL City and County, this program is for you! Apply today and learn how to improve your communities! Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend and an UMSL's Chancellor's certificate upon completion. Apply Now! Application close this Friday, November 4th at 11:59 pm.

NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.

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NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.

One week left to apply for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows! If you live in North STL City and County, this program is for you! Apply today and learn how to improve your communities! Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend and an UMSL's Chancellor's certificate upon completion. Apply Now! Application closes on November 4th.

NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.

The application for Neighborhood Leadership Fellows is OPEN! NLF aims to amplify the voices of North STL City and County residents at civic decision-making tables in order to produce more equitable regional policies for neighborhoods. Come be a part of an outstanding program where community leaders learn how to take on leadership positions in their community! The application can be found here:

NLF 2023 Application Please click the link to complete this form.