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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Tomorrow's Creative Workforce 
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Grants Expand Urban Farm Project's Community Garden
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Community Foundation Announces $85000 in Competitive Grants to Local Non-Profits 
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees.Awardees gathered at the Teton Geo Center to celebrate the $85,000 granted to support critical...more
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees.Awardees gathered at the Teton Geo Center to celebrate the $85,000 granted to support critical...more
Lawton Community Foundation Awarding Scholarships to Comanche County Seniors 
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
Sugar Grove Launches Community Fund 
The Sugar Grove Community Fund was created by the Community Foundation of Warren County.Income generated from the fund will be distributed as charitable grants, supporting community projects.The fund...more
The Sugar Grove Community Fund was created by the Community Foundation of Warren County.Income generated from the fund will be distributed as charitable grants, supporting community projects.The fund...more
Morris Returns Home to Inspire Newburgh Youth Through Sports Program 
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster...more
On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster...more
Navigating the Evolving Pharmacy Landscape in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations 
More than 26,000 pharmacies that operated between 2010 and 2020 had closed by 2021.Drug price transparency is under renewed focus, with reforms aiming to increase clarity and reduce control exerted...more
More than 26,000 pharmacies that operated between 2010 and 2020 had closed by 2021.Drug price transparency is under renewed focus, with reforms aiming to increase clarity and reduce control exerted...more
Value of Volunteer Time 
Independent Sector produces recurring and standalone research and analysis on topics related to the health of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.We use cookies on our website to give you the most...more
Independent Sector produces recurring and standalone research and analysis on topics related to the health of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.We use cookies on our website to give you the most...more
Women Unite in Philanthropy: Impact 100 Grants Fuel Vital Community Programs 
Impact 100 showcases the power of women giving as one.The group of 800 women each donate $1,000, which turns into $800,000 in grant money.Eight local nonprofits will receive $100,000 each, ranging in...more
Impact 100 showcases the power of women giving as one.The group of 800 women each donate $1,000, which turns into $800,000 in grant money.Eight local nonprofits will receive $100,000 each, ranging in...more
Philanthropies Add $76M in New Funding For Climate Action
Foundation: Lawson Foundation
The Earth Day announcement comes less than six months after nine charities and wealthy families agreed to invest $405 million over the next decade.Most of the funds announced this week $70 million...more
Foundation: Lawson Foundation
The Earth Day announcement comes less than six months after nine charities and wealthy families agreed to invest $405 million over the next decade.Most of the funds announced this week $70 million...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Enterprise: Reaching Out to the Private Sector for Help
John Converse Townsend, a Forbes contributor, shares what can the private sector do for a social enterprise. He encourages social enterprises to reach out to corporations for help to scale up their businesses.
