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• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: September 14, 2021

As of Thursday, September 9, the Joe Biden administration is busy making huge news in America as it tries to mandate that every private business with over 200 employees forces its employees to get vaccinated. And...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 31, 2021

Alabama is a state that takes a lot of grief from mainstream society. Like most southern states, the media that's based almost entirely out of New York and DC views southerners as backward and bigoted, and they never fail ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: August 31, 2021

Congress recently passed over $2 trillion in stimulus spending directed at infrastructure, and many states are following suit, either trying to grab up some of that federal funding or supplementing with their own funds to g...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: August 24, 2021

Round Rock Texas wasn't among the hardest hit areas during the COVID lock-downs last year, but their education system still look a lot of damage. Although Texas is one of the first states to fully open back up, one cannot downplay t...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: August 17, 2021

Nonprofits Include in COVID Relief Grants America spent an insane amount of money at the federal level when COVID struck the nation last year. There were three different instances of the federal government passing spending bills wel...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: August 17, 2021

Trillions upon trillions of dollars have been spent on COVID relief since the pandemic first took off in America last year. Generally speaking, the lion's share of this money came directly from government. Though there have also been quit...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: August 12, 2021

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has a long record of giving black youth in America a chance to better their lives while also making a lot of money. The NBA is roughly 80% black, making it far and away the biggest majority ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: August 03, 2021

2020 was a year of many things. Future generations may remember it as the year that the United States of America spent multiple trillions of dollars, and no one really knows where any of this money went, except into the pockets of bil...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: August 03, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic in America nearly two years ago now, the United States has spent over an estimated $7 trillion on the federal level alone. The bulk of this money has been wrapped up in huge programs and corporate bailouts. ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: July 20, 2021

State by state, California is not only the most populous but also the most expensive in which to live. People who work basic jobs in the state, especially for minimum wage, cannot mathematically afford to live in most areas of ...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: July 20, 2021

Infrastructure spending was something that was supposed to be included on the back-end of former President Trump�s first term in office. However, the Coronavirus pandemic reared its head and shut those projects down, which...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 13, 2021

A Third of Grant Applicants to Receive Funds There has been a good bit of news for some restaurants around Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware this week. A third of them that applied have been awarded Revitalization Fund grants...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 13, 2021

President Joe Biden, like most presidents before him, ran on huge infrastructure spending to revitalize this nation's roadways and sewer systems. The fact, however, is that most of the actual infrastructure work doesn't come from ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: July 06, 2021

When President Joe Biden was elected in the most controversial Presidential Election in history, he made a promise of enormous infrastructure spending to revitalize many aspects of American society. Most economic experts agree that, at leas...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: June 29, 2021

There has been a never-ending stream of controversy surrounding the series of Covid-19 vaccines ever since they were announced completed late last year. Of course, since they were announced under former President ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 29, 2021

There were two main areas of American life that were all but ignored during the Coronavirus pandemic: The homeless and the foster care system. Each has its own struggles; and while one might think that foster care is a step up, because yo...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 15, 2021

Per the mainstream American consensus, which conveniently pours out of only New York and California, states like Alabama, in the �deep south� of America, are holding the rest of the nation back due to their reluctance to fun...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 15, 2021

Besides, it would help if you had an experienced writer who will write your grant proposal professionally to ensure that...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 08, 2021

One of the reasons that people or businesses that struggle financially appreciate grants is that, theoretically speaking, a grant is supposed to be money that's simply given to someone. Whereas a loan, on the other hand, is money t...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 08, 2021

When most people hear the term "small business," they typically think about hair salons, small restaurants, plumbing shops, and other sorts of traditional businesses. However, there are many more business types in this category,...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: April 27, 2021

In Iowa City, IA, empty storefronts are plaguing the downtown streets. The same is true in other towns throughout the United States. Most of the empty storefronts are related to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some h...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 20, 2021

What Happened to the Artist Grants During Covid? During the height of the Covid-19 global pandemic, many private organizations in the USA started to hand out grants to people for a variety of reasons. Government stimulus chec...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: April 20, 2021

The two processes will take up most of your time. Moreover, you might not succeed even after spending a substantial amou...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Grants play an integral role when you are trying to start and run a new business. Therefore, grant money can be used to explore a business opportunity that is highly likely to yield impressive ROI, provide some types of assistanc...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 06, 2021

In a press release issued Monday April 5, Youngstown State University stated that its students will be eligible to receive grants to help with their pandemic-related expenses. These grants are part of a ne...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 06, 2021

The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality industries were hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related closures. Several rounds of federal funding have been distributed to states, and now states are distributing ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 30, 2021

Grant proposals are supposed to be treated as important projects. They must have the result for the money sought. Unless a given project projects tangible results, the grant will not be granted. To ensure that your g...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 30, 2021

On Monday, March 29, Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, announced that the state will distribute $50 million in Community Power Resiliency grants. Those grants will be administered by the California Gover...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 23, 2021

On Saturday March 20, The Plains, OH, announced that its Resilience Fund is offering a new round of grant funding to local businesses and nonprofits that need help with the economic recovery from COVID-19. Ohio's caseload...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: July 29, 2021

Grants are non-refundable funds given out by the government or a non-governmental organization to a recipient, often a non-profit organization, a school, an individual, a hospital, or a business. Get...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: June 03, 2021

The early months of 2021 bode well for K-12 and college students seeking grant aid from the federal government. The new administration has stepped forward along with states, schools, and colleges to help those mo...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 12, 2021

What You Need to Know About a Business Grant A business grant is money set aside by federal, state, county, or local go...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: May 15, 2021

The week of February 14 was a devastating one for most of the state of Texas. Although Texas was not the only state hit hard by severe winter weather, its problems were exacerbated by the privatized power grid...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: August 10, 2021

America, while young for a nation, has perhaps more history than most other nations many times its age. We fought a revolution to form the nation, a war to end slavery, went to the moon, and have myriad other high—and low�...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: July 15, 2021

The city of Cambridge, MA, announced on February 10 that it is accepting applications for 100 grants in amounts of up to $10,000. any 501(c)3 organization is eligible to apply. The grants are from the City of Cambridge Community Benef...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: September 20, 2021

Walmart and Kroger Announce Millions in Grant Awards for Black History Month Several companies, like Kroger and Walmart, are taking drastic steps to address racial inequality by offering grants to...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: July 17, 2021

In Oregon, qualified museums can now apply for grant funds to help with their collections, heritage tourism, education and interpretive projects. The awards range from $2,000 to $10,000 in value. The funds will be distributed by the ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 06, 2021

In several states, various groups have been awarded grants for environmental and historical education and preservation. These grants are primarily for nonprofit organizations and community groups...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: August 21, 2021

The New York State Park and Trail Partnership's grants program has announced a new round of competitive grants. The requests for proposals will be accepted starting January 25. The announcement was made on Saturday, ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 31, 2021

In many states, recreational cannabis is legal. The state collects taxes on the sales of recreational cannabis. Some states, such as Illinois, are using those tax dollars to help with the war on illegal ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 23, 2021

Households need help, and they need it now. “No one working 40 hours per week should live below the poverty line,” said President-elect Joe Biden. The new Congress will debate and make suggestions ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 20, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of small businesses at risk of failure. Many of them have already had to close their doors for good. Others continue to struggle in the tough economy. Even as the vaccines ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 14, 2021

EIDL Grants and PPP Portals are Reopening for Business Assistance in 2021 The nation’s two most popular programs, EIDL and PPP, are back to assist gig workers, sole proprietors, small and medium-s...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: April 26, 2021

Regardless of if you are a novice grant writer or if you are simply looking to improve your skills in this field, picking a few quality books on the subject can improve your writing immensely. Even if you are...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: July 27, 2021

Many people who achieve wealth and fame give a lot back to their communities. Singer Beyoncé is no exception to this rule. She has set up a program to distribute 100 checks in the amount of $5,000 each in...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: June 15, 2021

The COVID-19 relief package is in limbo, and millions of Americans are at risk for evictions and foreclosures. The eviction moratorium expires on December 31. Thousands of dollars in back rent ar...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: July 12, 2021

On December 25, Alabama officials from Governor Kay Ivey's office shared news that the state will distribute $220,000 in federal grants to help victims of domestic violence in Alabama. The grant funds will...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 03, 2021

Access to high-speed internet in rural areas of the United States has long been a problem. With an increased number of people continuing to work from home and many schools still conducting remote or hybrid learning, famili...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: June 24, 2021

2020 has been quite a mess and a really bad year for millions upon millions of people. When the Covid-19 virus hit, it quickly became a global pandemic, and people from all normal demographics have been suffering. It is estim...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: May 28, 2021

Although suicide among young people is thankfully rare, the rate of suicide is likely increasing in 2020. In Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has issued nine grants totaling $650,000 for the pur...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: August 12, 2021

Building a successful non-profit organization is more than just securing the grant funding necessary to power your operations. Once you have been awarded the grants that you need to get your non-profit of...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: June 14, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in early March, senior citizens have mostly been staying at home. Research has found that senior citizens are at an especially high risk of d...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: September 02, 2021

Schools in Bucks and Montgomery County, PA, have received some safety grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The schools will use the funds to boost their security systems. The funds do not have to be spen...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: August 08, 2021

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 ...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: May 30, 2021

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 indiv...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 05, 2021

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...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 18, 2021

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...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: August 13, 2021

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 ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: July 02, 2021

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....

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: July 21, 2021

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...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: July 02, 2021

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...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: May 03, 2021

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 gr...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: June 23, 2021

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 07, 2021

Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States. Minimum wage does not provide a person with enough money for the essentials of living. If a parent earns minimum wage, they do not have enough money to feed thei...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 30, 2021

Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 tropical cyclone, blew over the Caribbean in 2017. To date, it's the tenth-most intense hurricane to have formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane passed over the United States terri...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 23, 2021

The San Francisco 49ers are easily one of the most popular sporting franchises on the globe. During the 1980s, they won four Super Bowl titles with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, and then another in the 1990s with Hall of Fame QB Ste...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: June 01, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the United States. When some businesses shut down in March, April and May, there was a slight decrease in the demand. Now that most ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 24, 2021

Deciding that you want to apply for a grant is the first step in securing funding for your organization or needs. While it may seem overwhelming when you first start the process of finding the right ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: April 21, 2021

Unconventional Solutions for Your Pandemic Related Problems Grants of all denominations purport to help individuals, businesses, and communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Grant funds are available to help ...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: August 19, 2021

The educational field has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Many colleges and universities are struggling to pivot to online classes, and there are all sorts of costs associated with r...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 27, 2021

When people hear news about the state of Illinois and how they’re doing with the novel coronavirus outbreak, 9 of 10 stories are usually about Chicago. Though the entire state is suffering due to the pandemic, like mos...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: April 30, 2021

Creative Artists to Receive Grants in Austin Since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the entire globe earlier this year, the American government, at both the state and federal levels, has been busy paying out a lot of money to a variet...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 08, 2021

The general idea behind grants is that this is money given out absent the expectation of a return. So, unlike a loan, a grant doesn’t have to be paid back. This is why when people read news about Covid-19 grants coming o...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: May 26, 2021

As the summer winds down, families everywhere are preparing for the busy back to school season. This year's start of the academic year has been made even more anxious as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: August 04, 2021

With many small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, many charitable organizations and government agencies have been stepping up to provide grants. It turns out that these aren't the only...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: August 27, 2021

The state of Michigan wants to share the portion of funding from the CARES Act with eligible small businesses that have been adversely impacted economically by COVID-19. Small businesses will have acc...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 05, 2021

Take Advantaged of Minority-Owned Small Business Development Grants Fortune 500 businesses and large corporations can secure funding during this economic downturn. This leaves many local businesses strugg...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 02, 2021

If you are a developer who could use a little help kickstarting your project, a helpful source of funding may be Epic Games. The video game titan is mostly known for creating games like Fortnite, but they ...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 25, 2021

Many artists have lost most or even all of their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you were a performance artist, painter, sculptor, art teacher, musician or any other type of artist, you ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 27, 2021

There are all sorts of helpful grants out there right now, and one of the most exciting new options is the SAFE grant program. This grant was recently released as part of a coronavirus relief bill. It's not available to eve...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: September 14, 2021

Some states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California may have opened too fast which has resulted in another round of business closures. Your business may need another round of funding. Congress ext...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 07, 2021

It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but it ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: March 23, 2021

When grant recipients get money from the federal government, it does not come without strings attached. There is an entire body of law laid out in both government-...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 15, 2021

If you are a freelance writer, there is a good chance that you are always on the lookout for consistent and well-paying writing gigs. One of the most steady subsets of freelance writing is in the grant in...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: September 11, 2021

Many observers and taxpayers have been concerned that there has been almost a complete lack of oversight of the spending under the CARES Act. Distributing $2 trillion i...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: April 18, 2021

The CARES Act made provisions to help college students who were affected by COVID-19. However, like many programs that were a part of the stimulus package, these educational grant programs have been plagued with difficul...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: August 24, 2021

Government and Foundation Grants for Housing, Employment, and Training Recovering from Covid-19 may not be easy with thirty percent of all tenants in ...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: April 21, 2021

Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, a bill that reforms the Paycheck Protection Program. This large expenditure of federal money has provided funds to small businesses to help them stay afloat during th...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: July 08, 2021

In another sign that federal grant dollars for COVID-19 relief may not have ended up in the hands of people and companies who needed them most, the largest and wealthiest hospitals in the country...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: May 15, 2021

One of the bright spots of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis is the number of companies and organizations that have stepped up to award grants to those in need. Global brands from every corner of the...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: September 08, 2021

Everyone has had to dig deep as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that despite most states starting to reopen in earnest, the economy is going to take much longer to fully recover. At t...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: June 10, 2021

We live in polarizing times, which isn’t news to anyone who may read this. Going back to the days of George W. Bush, the United States has been very polarized, with polarizing figures emerging on both sides of the aisle. Jack D...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: August 05, 2021

There are many different types of grants that are given out, especially during times like these, as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. Many nations are busy handing out grants to small businesses and the people who own the...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 22, 2021

Major League Baseball (MLB) has been considered America’s pastime for well over a hundred years. At this point in American life for over a century, the start of May, the league is just getting into full swing, about 30 games into a season of...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: August 26, 2021

In times of economic downturn, particularly in recessions with high levels of unemployment, people do not spend money on items that are mostly considered luxuries. This includes fancier, more expensive food items, new items of...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: May 28, 2021

The CARES Act committed over $2 trillion to help the American economy survive the destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One provision tucked away into the 335-page legislation may help chan...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: May 04, 2021

With millions of Americans receiving their stimulus money this week, some aspects of the economy are starting to rebound. Many businesses are starting to witness an uptick in their business, especially with local grocer...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 16, 2021

Airports are a part of our nation's crucial infrastructure the same as highways and ports. However, there are also business elements of operating an airport. When travel is disrupt...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 29, 2021

Unprecedented Grant Funds For Nonprofits and Small Businesses COVID-19 emergency response funds represent unprecedented philanthropic opportunities for nonprofits and small businesses serving their local communiti...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: September 03, 2021

Georgia Issues Grant Money to Help Students During Pandemic When the President signed the $2.2 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package into effect, a lot of people’s initial impression was that it was a huge sum of mo...