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Michigan Hands Grants to Water Systems to Address Problems

According to a report out of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has recently awarded over $436,000 in grants to a variety of water systems in the area via grants. With th...

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...

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 ...

Grant Programs Unchanging in the Face of Affirmative Action Case

There was a bit of controversy in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and it didn't have anything to do with vaccines or masks. As the federal government funneled billions upon billions of dollars into eac...

$1,000 Grants to be Awarded to 15 Kentucky Restaurants

With millions of Americans receiving their stimulus money this week, some aspects of the economy are starting to rebound. Many businesses are starting to witness an uptick in their business, especially with local groc...

Over $15M in New Grants for West Virginia Projects

Congress recently passed over $2 trillion in stimulus spending directed at infrastructure, and many states are following suit, either trying to grab up some of that federal funding or supplementing with their own funds to g...

Individual Grant Funding: What You Should Know Before Applying for One

Personal grants are financial aids provided to people or households for particular needs. The government or non-profit organizations give them to people going through financial struggles. The good thing a...

Money in Your Pocket: How to Maximize New York Benefits Programs

Even in prosperous times, many New York families struggle to afford basic necessities. The good news is that there are numerous benefits programs available to provide cash assistance, food aid, tax relief, a...

Social Security Payment Schedule for February 2025: Here’s When You’ll Get Paid

If you receive Social Security benefits, it’s important to know when your February 2025 payments will arrive so you can plan your finances. Payments are sent out on different days dep...