www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk3 weeks agoLondonEast London fuel charities get help from energy suppliersBritish Gas Energy Trust grants 781,000 to two east London support organizations for fuel poverty advice services. [ more ]
IndieWire4 weeks agoFilmEliza Hittman's Fourth Feature Receives Grant from Rooftop Films' 2024 Filmmaker FundRooftop Films 2024 Filmmaker Fund winners announced, including Eliza Hittman's "MOTHERLOVE" and Debra Granik's documentary. [ more ]
Kqed4 weeks agoCaliforniaThe Oakland Library's Main Branch to Close for Six Months for Repairs | KQEDThe main branch of the Oakland Public Library will close for six months for critical repairs funded by grants and matched by city funds. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee5 months agoCaliforniaAs DeSantis debate looms, Newsom touts record of homeless encampment clearingsGovernor Newsom is seeking to burnish his record on homelessness ahead of a debate with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. 5,700 encampments belonging to unhoused people have been cleared from state right-of-way since July 2021. The state is making available $299 million in grant funding to tackle homelessness, with half of the money dedicated to clearing encampments. [ more ]
www.amny.com1 month agoEducationMapping out the future: CUNY gets big grant to help students build careers | amNewYorkCUNY receives $700,000 grant from Robin Hood for career milestone initiative Collaboration between CUNY and Robin Hood enhances career readiness for students [ more ]
Advocate.com2 months agoHealthA new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health servicesThe Pride in Mental Health Act aims to strengthen mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth It highlights the disparities in mental health care access for LGBTQ+ youth compared to their straight and cisgender peers. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper2 months agoBrooklynCity receives $5.6M federal 'Reconnecting Communities' grant to revamp BQE * Brooklyn PaperThe city received a $5.6 million grant to revamp the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The Corridor Vision Report aims to reconnect communities by improving access and safety. [ more ]
BKReader2 months agoBrooklynBrooklyn Conservatory of Music Opens Applications For Jazz Leaders FellowshipThe Jazz Leaders Fellowship by BKCM provides resources to Black women and non-binary musicians. The fellowship includes a $12,500 grant and access to rehearsal spaces at BKCM. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsRishi Sunak criticises local authorities for requesting steep council tax risesRishi Sunak criticizes local councils for requesting permission to raise council tax by more than 5% amid funding shortfalls. Councils in England are facing a funding crisis as their grant funding from central government has fallen by 40% from 2010 to 2020. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca3 months agoCanada newsPride Toronto repaying over $505K after federal grant controversy | CBC NewsPride Toronto is repaying over $505,000 in grant funding after an audit found the organization could not prove completion of projects. KPMG discovered that documentation was lacking for expenditures from 2017 to 2021. [ more ]
Portland Mercury5 months agoMusicMeet the 18 Portland Musicians Awarded $57,000 in Grants by MusicOregon's Echo FundMusicOregon has awarded $57,000 in grant funding to 18 local musicians and bands for non-performance endeavors. The Echo Fund, a nonprofit initiative, drew applications from Portland Metro and Vancouver areas for the grant. Recipients of the grants include Cay is Okay, Laryssa Birdseye, Hope & Failure, and Aaron Nigel Smith. [ more ]