Check out what's happened in
Montana Horizon Communities by looking at their blogs. Community Blogs
www.communityblogs.us
They can now apply for the
$8500 from the MT Community
Foundation to develop their community projects to reduce
poverty.
grant guidelines
Watch for Phase III in 15 western
& north central Montana
communities between 500-5000 population.
Community Resources & the latest community grants
-http://extn.msu.montana.edu/CommRes/index.html
Check out
training opportunities at
Build Capacity
Events
What is the Horizons Program?
Horizons is a
community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in rural communities of fewer
than 5,000
that have experienced significant decline or demographic change.
The program's goal is to help communities understand poverty,
help them commit to action to change it, and then bring about
lasting change in their community. It is funded by the
Northwest Area Foundation and
delivered by Montana State
University Extension.
It draws people together with programs and
activities to forge the dynamic leadership they need to take on
difficult challenges like economic decline, poverty and
demographic changes.
Whats in it for YOUR community?
An 18-month commitment from MSU Extension and
the Northwest Area Foundation to deliver training and resources
around leadership, poverty reduction, community development,
visioning and strategic planning.
Organized community-wide dialogue for action and change
Opportunities to enhance and expand leadership and
communication skills.
The power to take charge of your own future.
We need your help to ensure that at least 15% of each
participating Horizons community takes part in the visioning
process.
You can help develop a community action plan for poverty reduction,
leadership development and a plan for systemic change and
sustainability for your community. The NWAF will
coordinate grants of up to $10,000 for communities that meet the
thresholds: at least 30 people participate in Study
Circles, at least 25 in LeadershipPlenty training and 15%
involved in visioning in your community.

"We have new
leaders in the community because of what we are doing
here. People are
volunteering for things that they had never even been
invited to before.
quote from pilot Horizon participant.
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