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Welcome to the home portal of Idaho Department of Commerce's rural and community development programs. Our goal is to help Idaho residents build prosperous and livable communities. Here you will find information about Idaho Department of Commerce rural and community grant programs and training and technical assistance opportunities.

Mission Statement

To strengthen communities through training, technical and financial assistance designed to enhance local community and economic development programs and practices.

Events

February 09 Boise F-35 Environmental Scoping Meeting

One of Idaho's most significant prospective economic development projects - potentially securing 3,000 jobs - is nearing a decision and we need your help!

February 10 Meridian F-35 Environmental Scoping Meeting

One of Idaho's most significant prospective economic development projects - potentially securing 3,000 jobs - is nearing a decision and we need your help!

February 11 Boise F-35 Environmental Scoping Meeting

One of Idaho's most significant prospective economic development projects - potentially securing 3,000 jobs - is nearing a decision and we need your help!

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Recent Community News

02.8.10 New Web Site Highlights Idaho Campaign for F-35s

What could be Idaho's biggest economic development project in years - attracting the U.S. Air Force's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter missions to two southern Idaho bases - now has it ownWebsite: www.idahof35.com.
01.28.10 Idaho Power Co. in Forefront of Energy Conservation Effort

Four decades ago, when Sid Erwin began his career as an inspector at Idaho Power Co., a string of new hydroelectric plants was pumping out power faster than locals could buy it. Soon enough, Erwin recalls, the utility began sending representatives to rural areas, urging farmers to use more electricity when irrigating their crops.
01.22.10 MAF Sends New KODIAK Aircraft, Crew to Haiti Relief Effort

MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) has deployed a new KODIAK airplane and four crew members to join its fleet of three aircraft already serving the relief effort following the massive earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12.

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