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Seattle, New York and Portland Sue Over an Anarchy Designation

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 ...

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....

What COVID-19 Grants Are In Store for Americans During 2020?

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...

7 Incredible Scholarship Programs That Should Be On Your Radar

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...

Brainerd, MN, Receives Grants for Essential Family and Community Services

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...

Need Help with Finances During COVID-19? Check Out These Often Unclaimed Benefits

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...

Food Banks Aim to Close Hunger Gap With Grant Funds

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...

Puerto Rico Receives New FEMA Grants for Hurricane Recovery

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...

49ers Offer Social Justice Grants

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...