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Texas A&M University\u2019s Texas Target Communities Program (TxTC) is seeking small towns\/cities with populations less than 15,000 and rural counties interested in technical assistance on strategic planning, development projects, conceptual designs, Public Space and Small-Scale Design, assessments and studies, or resiliency planning.

Every January, we invite communities to submit project proposals and letters of interest to work with our program. Project proposals can include collaborative, community-engaged initiatives to develop strategies to local challenges. 

Program contact information: 979.845.7813 or texastargetcommunities@tamu.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming due date<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application due March 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A partner community is selected based on the quality of the application and the commitment to increase the local capacity of the six core community competencies: social, economic, natural, civic, human, and physical (as seen in our Philosophy<\/a>). Our intention is to offer opportunities for lower-capacity communities. We believe low-capacity communities have the resources to harness assets, build effective projects, and host transformative initiatives from within. The local partner is expected to contribute resources, invest time, and uphold collaborative efforts to support project intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for Project Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We encourage communities to consider the following steps in preparation for project work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Partners should develop a list of potential projects. Partners can collaborate with other local entities to formulate projects and share costs.<\/p>\n

Project timelines typically align with the university\u2019s 15-week academic semester terms. The fall semester is from August\u2013December. The spring semester is from January\u2013May. Community projects may be one or multiple semesters, depending on the scope.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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A partner community should secure commitments from a diverse group of community members. The cadre should consist of 8-12 members, each of whom can commit to attending monthly workshops and meetings. We encourage you to form a diverse group of citizens and stakeholders. Members should include those that may have a stake in the project vision and project implementation, or those that will be impacted by the project implementation. TxTC staff can work with you to identify local task force members.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Consider financial capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will work with the local team to create a budget based on community needs. Costs will vary based on the number of community projects, number of academic courses involved, and the level of student, faculty, and staff activity. A typical project may include the following costs:<\/p>\n

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  • Coordination support from TxTC staff (and hired interns)<\/li>\n
  • Student and faculty site visits<\/li>\n
  • A number of public involvement workshops<\/li>\n
  • Compilation, printing, and electronic copies of final reports<\/li>\n
  • Publicity and hosting of events<\/li>\n
  • Student-created materials for display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Designate local project manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The partner community must also identify a primary project manager to serve as a liaison with TxTC. The project manager should champion community goals by effectively directing and motivating stakeholders to participate in the partnership.<\/p>\n

    The project manager will:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Prepare background materials<\/li>\n
    • Accompany students on site visits<\/li>\n
    • Participate in reviews and presentations of student work<\/li>\n
    • Coordinate meeting logistics<\/li>\n
    • Ensure participants stay up to date<\/li>\n
    • Follow up on group decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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