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Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
9 months ago

The right wing came for Black nonprofits-and it worked. Funding has plunged since 2020

Post-George Floyd protests saw increased funding for racial equity, but this momentum has faded amidst political upheaval, threatening the future of these initiatives.
#leadership
#higher-education
NYC parents
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities | KQED

Lack of accessible information hinders equal participation in society.
Advocacy for affordable child care highlights its importance to families and the economy.
Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage celebrated, potentially impacting Black Catholicism.
#community-support
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture

Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Dismantling NOAA Threatens the World's Ability to Monitor Carbon Dioxide Levels

Long-term atmospheric measurements are essential yet struggle to secure funding due to perceived lack of novelty.
The scientific community for carbon dioxide measurement is small and faces recruitment challenges.
#entrepreneurship
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Renovation

'It's a lot more real now, and a lot more scary' - meet the Kildare sisters who poured their savings into a hotel and overhauled it on a budget

fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago
Growth hacking

The Investment Market Is More Competitive Than Ever - Here's How Startups Can Still Secure Funding | Entrepreneur

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Renovation

'It's a lot more real now, and a lot more scary' - meet the Kildare sisters who poured their savings into a hotel and overhauled it on a budget

fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago
Growth hacking

The Investment Market Is More Competitive Than Ever - Here's How Startups Can Still Secure Funding | Entrepreneur

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Layoffs hit General Fusion as the fusion power startup runs short on cash | TechCrunch

General Fusion laid off 25% of its staff amid financial challenges despite achieving a milestone with its fusion device.
#innovation
Women in technology
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago

199B: The cost of overlooking European deep tech led by women

European deep tech has significant gender equity issues, with only 22% of companies led by women, negatively impacting innovation and potential revenue.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went to Cornell's new MakerLAB, and student entrepreneurs told me they're 'bracing' for Trump's threats to cut funding

Cornell Tech's MakerLAB supports innovation amid concerns over federal funding and policies affecting diversity and inclusion.
Women in technology
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago

199B: The cost of overlooking European deep tech led by women

European deep tech has significant gender equity issues, with only 22% of companies led by women, negatively impacting innovation and potential revenue.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went to Cornell's new MakerLAB, and student entrepreneurs told me they're 'bracing' for Trump's threats to cut funding

Cornell Tech's MakerLAB supports innovation amid concerns over federal funding and policies affecting diversity and inclusion.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Scientists say securing federal grants is worth the grind - Harvard Gazette

"You go into science because you want to make a difference, and when you get a grant, it means you can do something to try to help people."
OMG science
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

California high-speed rail leader pushes state to support private investment

California's high-speed rail project may secure private funding if the state agrees to reimburse investors, despite delays and soaring costs.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose Christmas event nets new contract but still needs funding - San Jose Spotlight

It's not clear yet what is solved by moving our event to another park. Christmas in the Park has an immediate need to make up our $250,000 deficit, and that has our attention.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 month ago

With arts and culture under threat, California Humanities feted 50 years of guiding light - 48 hills

The cancellation of NEH grants by the Trump administration led to significant challenges for organizations like California Humanities, which relies on such funding to support arts and education.
History
Fundraising
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Indie studio Heart Machine is experimenting with Patreon because 'money is tough to come by'

Heart Machine uses Patreon to connect with its community and seek supplementary funding.
The studio navigates a challenging landscape for indie games and funding.
fromKqed
2 months ago

What Does Sundance's Former Director Have Planned for This Small Bay Area Town?

"It's so bad right now - funding, distribution, it's all crashed and burned," Cooper says about the documentary landscape, "after a very hot moment when documentaries were it for a while."
Portland food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Amidst 'Fiscal Cliff' Panic, Scott Wiener Introduces BART and Muni Funding Package

"If we do nothing, we will see catastrophic service cuts," Wiener told the Chronicle before a press conference introducing the measure.
San Francisco
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump is dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Here's what it does

On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration's executive order targeted seven federal agencies for dissolution, including the crucial Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Non-profit organizations
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's most underappreciated national park is quietly in crisis

"The park service employees stayed seated. The detour was cutting into their work hours."
Portland food
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Centennial College to merge 2 campuses due to funding cuts, international student cap | CBC News

Centennial College to merge two campuses due to funding issues and declining international student numbers.
Cars
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Aptera shows off a new solar-powered car that it swears will go into production

Aptera reveals a new solar-powered electric vehicle designed for maximum energy efficiency, aiming for production despite past challenges in securing funding.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Op-Ed | Time to do right for New Yorkers with disabilities | amNewYork

The Equality Amendment to the NYS Constitution, which I proudly sponsored, protects from discrimination people with disabilities, marking a significant step in supporting this population.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

Air taxi maker Lilium is out of money and will cease operations

Lilium's inability to secure sufficient funding, including a critical 50 million Euro loan, has led the air taxi manufacturer to file for insolvency, halting operations.
Miscellaneous
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
9 months ago

Trying to escape sea-level rise, Northwest coastal tribes are drowning in paperwork - High Country News

Tribal communities are facing critical challenges in climate adaptation due to inadequate funding and bureaucratic hurdles.
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