Federal grants in the United States

NRCS California Invites Applications for Partnership Proposals Focusing on Resiliency of California Agriculture

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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"NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California's communities," said NRCS State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez.

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  • "NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California's communities," said NRCS State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez.
  • "We are doing our part in helping America's farmers and ranchers conserve the natural resources we all depend on.
  • These resources consist of clean air and water, while supporting the health and resiliency of their operations for the future.
  • Proposals should focus on the resiliency of California agriculture by addressing climate smart agriculture and prioritizing the six target resource concerns.

Join CPSC's Pool Safely Grants Webinar on Wednesday, March 22

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a 90-day solicitation for grant applications for its Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program) for state, local, and tribal governments. CPSC expects to award $3.5 million in 2-year grants in Fiscal Year 2023 to reduce deaths and injuries from drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. The grant program is a part of CPSC's national effort to make drowning and drain entrapment prevention a critical public safety priority.

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  • To assist applicants, CPSC is hosting an informational webinar [password: Guest (48378 from phones)] on March 22, 2023, at 2PM ET.
  • During the webinar CPSC staff will provide an overview of the grant program and address eligibility and components of the application.
  • The PSGP seeks to provide state and local governments with assistance for education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements.
  • CPSC's website, www.PoolSafely.gov , has more information about the Pool Safely Grant Program and the VGB Act.

SBA Administrator Guzman Announces New Pilot Program to Bolster Cybersecurity Infrastructure of Emerging Small Businesses

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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As part of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program, through the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, state governments are eligible to compete for grants that will help deliver cybersecurity assistance to nascent and start-up business owners.

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  • As part of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program, through the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, state governments are eligible to compete for grants that will help deliver cybersecurity assistance to nascent and start-up business owners.
  • Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have adopted technology at high rates to survive, operate, and grow their businesses.
  • This pilot program will empower state governments to expand existing services, innovate, adapt to current environments, develop new resources, and scale solutions to assist more small businesses.
  • Funding details and requirements are available at Grants.gov under Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot (Funding Opportunity Number SB-OEDCS-22-001/CDFA 59.079) offered by the SBA.

$4.25 Million Federal Grant for Sewing Apprentice Program Expansion

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Voxn is a women's active lifestyle brand that is designed in Boise, Idaho. The brand started as an online boutique when the boutique storefront was established in 2017 in downtown Boise by Erica Becker--a 24-year-old entrepreneur. The brand was established with the mission of bringing apparel manufacturing to the Boise community. Voxn has grown to be a revolutionary fashion icon in Idaho, and a must-stop destination when visiting Boise. You can read more on their online boutique blog and Instagram.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $4.25 million dollar Federal Grant has afforded the innovation and expansion of an Industrial Sewing Apprenticeship Program.
  • An Industrial Sewing Apprenticeship need became apparent when Covid created a disruption to fashion industry supply chains and the demand for U.S.-made products increased.
  • The program was launched through an Innovation Grant from the State of Idaho to assist U.S. fashion manufacturers in training a new demand in the workforce.
  • The Industrial Sewing Apprenticeship is destined to undergo a massive expansion through the help of the Federal Grant.

Minority Business Development Agency Announces Grant Competitions in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Project

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Washington DC, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) are pleased to announce the opening of major grant competitions in connection with its American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Project.

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  • Washington DC, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S Department of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) are pleased to announce the opening of major grant competitions in connection with its American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Project.
  • The American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Tribal communities are an essential component of the American economy and pillars of our culture and society, said Edith Mc Cloud, Acting National Director of MBDA.
  • Submissions for the MBDA Business Center grant competition are due by close of business June 30, 2021.
  • For additional information regarding the MBDA Business Center and Specialty Center grant competitions, visit www.grants.gov or https://www.mbda.gov/page/grants-and-loans .

Thryv Small Business Foundation Wires Second Round of Grant Money to Recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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The Thryv Small Business Foundation announced today the second round of recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program , a grant application program that awards immediate grants to struggling small businesses.

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  • The Thryv Small Business Foundation announced today the second round of recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program , a grant application program that awards immediate grants to struggling small businesses.
  • Once it selects and notifies grant recipients, the Foundation is wiring the money directly to individual businesses.
  • The Thryv Small Business Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization created by small business automation software provider Thryv, Inc .
  • The Foundation invests in small business America through in-kind donations and small business grants gifting the tools needed to start, run and grow their businesses.

Thryv Small Business Foundation Wires Grant Money to First Recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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The Thryv Small Business Foundation announced today the first recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program , a grant application program that awards immediate grants to struggling small businesses.

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  • The Thryv Small Business Foundation announced today the first recipients of its Small Business COVID-19 Grant Program , a grant application program that awards immediate grants to struggling small businesses.
  • Once it selects and notifies grant recipients, the Foundation is wiring the money directly to individual businesses.
  • The Thryv Small Business Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization created by small business automation software provider Thryv, Inc .
  • The Foundation invests in small business America through in-kind donations and small business grants gifting the tools needed to start, run and grow their businesses.

SBA to Host Information Call on Funding Competition for Organizations Providing Training to Women Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Up to six awardees will receive a total of $300,000 in grants to deliver entrepreneurship training to women service members, women veterans, and women military spouses.

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  • Up to six awardees will receive a total of $300,000 in grants to deliver entrepreneurship training to women service members, women veterans, and women military spouses.
  • Call in at (202) 765-1264; Conference ID: 214972520
    A transcript of the webinar will be posted on grants.gov and www.sba.gov/ovbd once it is available.
  • Eligible organizations should submit applications for the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program funding opportunity ( WVETP-2020-01 ) through Grants.gov .
  • It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Upwork Unveils Inaugural Grant Winners Through the Upwork Foundation Initiative

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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Upwork , the leading online talent solution, today announced the winning recipients resulting from its first call for grant applications through The Upwork Foundation , an initiative designed to open up new prospects for those at risk of being left behind by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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  • Upwork , the leading online talent solution, today announced the winning recipients resulting from its first call for grant applications through The Upwork Foundation , an initiative designed to open up new prospects for those at risk of being left behind by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
  • Grants will be funded by proceeds from an equity contribution through a donor-advised fund in partnership with the Tides Foundation.
  • The Upwork Foundation furthers the companys mission to create economic opportunities so people have better lives.
  • The Upwork Foundation initiative includes a donor-advised fund created through the Tides Foundation.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces New Grant Cycle

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center announces grant funding opportunities through its 1st Cycle 2020 Direct Effect Quality of Life (Tier 1) and Expanded Effect Quality of Life (Tier 5) grants initiatives.

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  • SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center announces grant funding opportunities through its 1st Cycle 2020 Direct Effect Quality of Life (Tier 1) and Expanded Effect Quality of Life (Tier 5) grants initiatives.
  • Organizations that have previously been awarded a Quality of Life grant in any category may re-apply for funding one year following the close of their grant and notification of grant closure by the Reeve Foundation.
  • On the Reeve Foundation website applicants can also find an overview of the Quality of Life Grant Program and the grant application process .
  • Quality of Life grant applications are available and are to be completed online through the Reeve Foundation online grants portal .