Microgrant

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities for emergency preparedness in South Carolina

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."

Key Points: 
  • "These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity.

BryteBridge Announces New Microgrant Program to Help Emerging Nonprofit Organizations

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryteBridge, a leading provider of compliance and development services to the Nonprofit community, announces Micro Grant Program to help emerging nonprofits continue to impact their local communities.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryteBridge, a leading provider of compliance and development services to the Nonprofit community, announces Micro Grant Program to help emerging nonprofits continue to impact their local communities.
  • BryteBridge empowers dreamers and doers to build organizations that positively impact communities.
  • One of the ways we support organizations is through the newly launched BryteBridge Cares Microgrant Program.
  • We also help the nonprofit sector manage federal 990 filings, state compliance and provide development resources and education to help nonprofits build, maintain, and grow.

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities for emergency preparedness in South Carolina

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

"Preparing communities to respond to severe weather impacts begins at the local level," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president.

Key Points: 
  • "Preparing communities to respond to severe weather impacts begins at the local level," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president.
  • "The grant from Duke Energy allowed us to replace a 20-year-old generator, making sure that the fire station will stay running in an emergency situation.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

THE RARE IMPACT FUND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rare Impact Fund, launched by Selena Gomez, and part of Rare Beauty's signature social impact programs, today announces an additional $1.5 million in grant support to 12 organizations expanding access to mental health services and education for young people around the world. The Rare Impact Fund was created in 2020, with the goal of raising $100 million to address youth mental health. Rare Beauty donates one percent of sales directly to the Rare Impact Fund and raises additional funds with Foundations, Corporate Partners, and individuals.

Key Points: 
  • The Rare Impact Fund was created in 2020, with the goal of raising $100 million to address youth mental health.
  • The Rare Impact Fund announces an additional $1.5 million in grant support to 12 organizations expanding access to mental health services and education for young people around the world.
  • "I am so proud to continue our commitment to addressing youth mental health with additional support for these incredible organizations," said Selena Gomez, Founder and Creator of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund.
  • In 2022, the Rare Impact Fund expanded globally, extending its reach to support a total of 23 mental health organizations.

Verity Credit Union Announces Fall 2022 Microgrant Recipients

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Monday, February 6, 2023

SEATTLE, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Verity Credit Union, a $735 million asset financial institution in Seattle that focuses on socially responsible banking, announced today the recipients of its Fall 2022 Microgrant application pool. Launched in 2017, Verity's Microgrant Program demonstrates its commitment to supporting underserved communities by inviting organizations and nonprofits to apply to receive these funds. The program aims to help organizations with limited access to traditional funding due to organizational size, age, or tax-exemption status.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Verity Credit Union , a $735 million asset financial institution in Seattle that focuses on socially responsible banking, announced today the recipients of its Fall 2022 Microgrant application pool.
  • Verity Credit Union's Fall 2022 Microgrant recipients are:
    Fresh Start Professional Services : a collective of BIPOC community members who provide supportive services to BIPOC youth and adults in transition – from homelessness, foster care, the justice system, and treatment facilities.
  • The Verity Microgrant will go toward their future plans for cultural exchange and community support throughout Snohomish traditional territories.
  • The program accepts applicants on a rolling basis, announcing new recipients in the spring and fall of each year.

a16z Backs Odyssey, Developer of Tech to Power K-12 Spending Accounts for Parents, Families

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey, a platform that helps states connect families to public funding and education services, today announced its $4.75 million seed funding round led by a16z through its American Dynamism practice, which invests in founders and companies that solve important national problems.

Key Points: 
  • It demands a relentless focus on transparency and accountability to ensure that state leaders can safeguard taxpayer investments and quantify their impact."
  • This year, more than 20 states, for example, introduced legislation to support programs known as education savings accounts (ESAs) or microgrants.
  • We are very proud to support them in building a mission-driven company that helps unlock more educational opportunity for families."
  • A turnkey solution, Odyssey is focused on making ESA and microgrant programs more accessible to families and more transparent for state leaders.

The Miami Foundation Open for Business Program Now Available to Help Strengthen Historically Underserved Small Businesses in Miami-Dade County

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Miami Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic institutions in South Florida, announced today the official opening of the Miami Open for Business program to support historically underserved small business owners in Miami-Dade County. Funded with a $20 million grant from Wells Fargo announced earlier this year, the program aims to empower nonprofits and small businesses to build generational wealth and resilience through the purchase and ownership of critical business assets, such as property, equipment, and technology.

Key Points: 
  • Eligible non-profits and small businesses can now apply at miamiopenforbusiness.org for a variety of grants and loans.
  • "We're excited to help open up a new avenue for capital and expertise through the Miami Foundation and its partners."
  • With this investment from Wells Fargo and leadership from The Miami Foundation, we'll both strengthen our small business ecosystem and build the financial resilience of minority-led businesses countywide."
  • "The Open for Business Program by the Miami Foundation is concrete proof that we are building a city that Works for Everyone," said Mayor Francis Suarez.

Evolve Houston's new executive director launches the eMobility Microgrant Initiative at Evolve Relaunch Event

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Friday, August 19, 2022

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Houston's new President and Executive Director Casey Brown announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Houston's new President and Executive Director Casey Brown announced an all-new Equity Program with the launch of the eMobility Microgrant Initiative funded by Evolve Corporate Catalysts, General Motors and bp.
  • "Evolve's eMobility Microgrant Initiative will empower and elevate residents' voices, drive further community investment, and prioritize the communities who are most impacted by climate and mobility challenges."
  • Evolve established the Equity Program to address poor air quality and limited access to public transportation in vulnerable communities.
  • Through the eMobility Microgrant Initiative, Evolve will invest in local community-led efforts focused on increasing access to all forms of electric mobility and EV charging stations.

Duke Energy continues to support North Carolina small business revitalization with $500,000 in grants

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina's downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small businesses.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina's downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small businesses.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities.

Duke Energy provides $750,000 in grants across North Carolina for small-business revitalization

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The Hometown Revitalization grant program was inspired by a successful collaboration between the Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Duke Energy that provided nearly 100 grants to downtown Raleigh storefronts.

Key Points: 
  • The Hometown Revitalization grant program was inspired by a successful collaboration between the Downtown Raleigh Alliance and Duke Energy that provided nearly 100 grants to downtown Raleigh storefronts.
  • The Hometown Revitalization Grant from Duke Energy will provide small-business owners a lifeline to stabilizing their business as we continue to recover.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.