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Feb. 28, 2019
Helping communities become great places to live
The AARP Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative that helps communities become great places to live for residents of all ages. The program is intended to help communities make immediate improvements and jump-start long-term progress in support of residents of all ages
In 2019, the program will focus on community-based “quick-action” projects related to housing, transportation, smart cities and public spaces. The goal is to spark change and build momentum to improve livability for people of all ages.
Applications are due April 17.
Visit the AARP website for more information and to access the application.
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Save the date
The 2019 Healthy Schools Summit is fast approaching on March 28. Co-sponsored by PartnerSHIP 4 Health, the focus of the summit this year is on educating the whole child. The purpose of this meeting is to create a culture of wellness by equipping schools with innovative tools to strengthen the connection between healthy students and improved learning.
Please contact your CS regarding any out-of-state travel.
Attendance is free but registration is required. Additional information on breakout sessions and details of the summit are available on the South East Education Cooperative website and on Basecamp.
Date: March 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fargo Cass Public Health
SHIP Tobacco Regional Video Conference Calls
There is an impressive tobacco prevention movement occurring across the state. MDH would like to convene regional video conference calls for local and state SHIP staff to share local and state policy progress, grant updates and helpful tobacco prevention resources. This time is dedicated to strategic TA and peer-to-peer discussion. Join us for coffee and conversation!
 To Register:
Northwest Region - Date: April 3, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Northeast Region - Date: April 4, Time: 10:00 a.m.
Southwest Region - Date: April 4, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Central Region - Date: April 10, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Metro - Date: April 11, Time: 10:00 a.m.
Southeast Region - Date: April 11, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Changes to Financial Guide
The changes this quarter include:
- Updated MDH links to new pages
- Trampolines added to unallowable equipment
- New 2019 mileage reimbursement rate
You can find the guide on Implementation and Foundational Skills Guide page on our newly updated website.
SHIP Financial Guide questions answered
Q. Are translation and/or interpreter expenses allowable SHIP expenses?
A. Yes, these are allowable if related to implementation of SHIP strategies and Policy, System, or Environmental (PSE) change.
See page 26 of the Financial Guide (PDF) for more information.
Please share your feedback with us
If you attended a regional meeting virtually, please share your feedback via survey.
If you attended the St. Paul in-person regional meeting please share feedback on a different survey.
For those of you who were not able to attend, you are able to watch one of the virtual sessions on Basecamp. View the Detroit Lakes virtual regional meeting.
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