The Texas Association of Regional Councils will be gathering in person once again! Please mark your calendars to join us in Austin February 9-11, 2022 for the TARC Bi-Annual Staff Training and Board of Directors Meeting. Click the link above to see the current DRAFT schedule of events. Meeting times and locations are subject to change. Check back often to see the latest updates. Use the links below to register and make hotel reservations. Please note, all reservation updates and…

Organizations cannot live by grants alone. Funding diversity is necessary for organizational sustainability. And when you have a plan in place, it is so much easier to answer the sustainability question in grant applications. This three-part series will explain the multi-faceted approach to funding an organization, including partnerships with area agencies. Learn about sustainability, pick up a few resources, and then share with your own community partners. Looking for ways to help your client agencies thrive? Join expert international trainers…

Organizations cannot live by grants alone. Funding diversity is necessary for organizational sustainability. And when you have a plan in place, it is so much easier to answer the sustainability question in grant applications. This three-part series will explain the multi-faceted approach to funding an organization, including partnerships with area agencies. Learn about sustainability, pick up a few resources, and then share with your own community partners. In part two of this three-part training, discover and discuss innovative ways to…

Older Americans Month Series #1 Did you know that Texans with a visual, physical, or reading disability have access to a free library program? Sometimes, the act of curling up with a good book or magazine can be difficult or impossible. The small things sighted people take for granted like reading a menu on a night out or reading that bestseller from that one author. Thanks to the Talking Book Program (TBP) at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission,…

Grants Management Series #1 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding is being distributed rapidly to state and local government agencies. However, many recipients are new to federal grant funding or overwhelmed with the requirements associated with these funding programs. During this session, Rachel Werner and MJ White, grants subject matter experts, will talk about ARPA and IIJA, why it is essential, and what recipients should know when administering the funds. *TARC will be…

Older Americans Month Series #2 Since COVID-19 began, Texas has seen numerous forms of new scams both related to COVID-19 and simply utilizing the chaos of the pandemic and the ever-changing reality we now live in to harm older Texans. The Office of the Texas Attorney General works to protect Texans from such fraud and abuse by accepting complaints, investigating and prosecuting these crimes and educating Texans on how to identify, report, and avoid these scams. During this webinar, the…

The North Central Texas Council of Governments Emergency Preparedness Department has facilitated several regional projects that have resulted in valuable resources that can be used by stakeholders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. These projects assist our stakeholders in elevating their Emergency Management Programs by providing templates, guidance, and resource lists that can be used in all Emergency Management Mission Areas. These resources are publicly available and affirms the North Central Texas Council of Governments Emergency Preparedness Department’s commitment…