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New Orleans Distributes Grants to Bars, Clubs in 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 ...

How to Get Personal Grants during the Pandemic

Individuals should contact their funders as soon as possible whenever a pandemic arises. Although you may have applied and received a grant previously, you might still need another one if you need some financial assistance. It i...

Early SSI Alert: Who Gets the January 31st Payment?

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), mark your calendar for January 31, 2025. Since February 1st falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will send February’s SSI payment early. Here&...

Small Businesses for the Greater Spokane Region Can Apply for New Grants

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...

Singer Beyoncé Will Offer Thousands in Grants for Rental Assistance in 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 ...

Michigan Small Businesses Are Eligible for New Grant Funds

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 ...

Illinois Distributes Marijuana-funded Grants to Community Organizations

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 ...

Walmart and Kroger Announce Millions in Grant Awards for Black History Month

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...

Oregon Offers Grants to Qualified Museums

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 ...