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Washington State Governor Announces Sweeping $135 COVID Grant Program
After months of failed stimulus talks at the federal level, many individuals and businesses who have been affected by the pandemic began losing hope of receiving any form of government assistance. In the ...
Illinois United Way Foundation Announces More COVID-19 Relief Grants
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...
Boulder County Disburses More COVID-19 Relief Grants to the Community
In Boulder County, Colorado, community-based grants set up for the response of the COVID-19 pandemic have mostly been small, one-time amounts. For the local businesses and nonprofits that received these aw...
State of Washington Issues Behavioral Health Grants
On October 30, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced that it is beginning the process of distributing $33.8 million in grants for help to people with behavioral health needs. The money will go to 22 projects...
Seattle, New York and Portland Sue Over an Anarchy Designation
President Trump had taken steps to cut off some federal funding from cities that have been the site of protests against racism. He had labeled certain cities as "anarchy jurisdictions" in an attempt to keep them ...
Ohio Issues CARES Act Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Ohio is one state that has suffered economically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 14, Governor DeWine started issuing orders that closed bars, restaurants and other places where people congregate....
What COVID-19 Grants Are In Store for Americans During 2020?
There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the American economy, as well as economies around the world. As businesses were required to shut down by their governments, some businesses have h...
7 Incredible Scholarship Programs That Should Be On Your Radar
Paying for college in the United States can feel completely out of reach for many people. Fortunately, government agencies, non-profits, corporations, and professional organizations all offer some pretty terrific...
Brainerd, MN, Receives Grants for Essential Family and Community Services
The Initiative Foundation of Brainerd, MN, received a $140,000 grant from the CARES Act. It is now disbursing the money to 31 entities in the community. Those organizations that will receive smaller...