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New Hampshire: a State that Actually Turned Down a Federal Grant

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...

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...

Project Safe Neighborhood Grants Awarded in Alabama

Alabama is a state that takes a lot of grief from mainstream society. Like most southern states, the media that's based almost entirely out of New York and DC views southerners as backward and bigoted, and they never fail ...

How to Get $10 Internet with SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Affordable Connectivity

Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...

$4.25 vs. $7.25: What Teens Must Know About Minimum Wage in 2025

If you’re a teen starting your first job in the U.S., you might wonder what wage you’re legally entitled to earn. Here’s a clear, updated guide on how minimum wage rules apply to young worke...

Creative Artists to Receive Grants in Austin

Creative Artists to Receive Grants in Austin Since the Covid-19 pandemic swept the entire globe earlier this year, the American government, at both the state and federal levels, has been busy paying out a lot of money to a varie...

Alabama Distributes Federal Grant Funds for Domestic Violence Victims

On December 25, Alabama officials from Governor Kay Ivey's office shared news that the state will distribute $220,000 in federal grants to help victims of domestic violence in Alabama. The grant funds will...

Controversial Grants Given for Civil War Battlefield Restoration

In the American lexicon, no two words strike up as much emotion as "Civil War." It was a time in America's history that was brutal, to say the least. Over 600,000 Americans died as two geogra...

ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do

SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...