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States Award More Grants for Rural Broadband Studies
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...
Iowa City Offers Grants for Retail Businesses
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...
$4.25 vs. $7.25: What Teens Must Know About Minimum Wage in 2025
If you’re a teen starting your first job in the U.S., you might wonder what wage you’re legally entitled to earn. Here’s a clear, updated guide on how minimum wage rules apply to young worke...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
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....
Dallas Mavericks Donate $1.25 Million for Emergency Relief Grants
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 g...
Applications Open: States Can Claim Share of $50B Rural Health Program Funding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark $50 billion federal initiative aimed at improving health care across rural A...
Beyoncé Offers New Grants for People Facing Eviction During COVID-19
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 $5,00...
$905M in Grants for Rail Projects
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...