Accessing Funding for Rural Communities: COVID-19 and Beyond
Speakers:
Sarah Phillips, Executive Director, YES of Pend Oreille County
Kellie Dean, Executive Assistant, YES of Pend Oreille County
Adrian Parra, Executive Director, Youth OUTright WNC
Autumn Anderson, Youth Lead, YES of Pend Oreille County
COVID-19 has caused a severe economic crisis, especially within rural communities already experiencing economic inequities. This session will explore the impacts of COVID and how to access funding opportunities during the pandemic and beyond. Hear from rural leaders on their innovative funding solutions and learn lessons from YHDP sites, HUD funded interventions, grants, and other COVID specific funding opportunities.