Boundless Futures Foundation, a private family foundation, has awarded $150,000 in grants to five female-founded companies and two nonprofits focused on empowering women entrepreneurs. The grants coincide with National Women’s Small Business Month and aim to support businesses that address social issues and foster female entrepreneurship.
York County, Pennsylvania’s tourism industry is set to receive a significant boost thanks to over $100,000 in grant funding awarded to six diverse events. This strategic investment aims to further enhance the region’s already thriving billion-dollar tourism sector, attracting visitors from beyond the local area and driving economic growth.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial tool for U.S. students seeking financial assistance for college. This guide explains how to fill out the FAFSA, providing a step-by-step process and key information about eligibility, deadlines, and the different types of aid available.
Facing a declining population, the beautiful region of Extremadura in Spain is offering digital nomads attractive grants of up to €15,000 to relocate and revitalize its rural communities. The ‘Live in Ambroz’ initiative targets the Ambroz Valley, providing financial support and essential resources to attract remote workers and breathe new life into the area.
Planeterra, a non-profit dedicated to sustainable tourism, has awarded grants to 15 community-driven enterprises around the world. These grants, along with mentorship and training, will support these ventures in their efforts to drive positive change in their communities.
The HEY Campaign has launched the 3rd HEY Global Climate Fund, offering grants of USD each to young people aged 13-27 who are passionate about tackling climate change and its impact on human health. The fund supports projects focused on climate change and human health, water conservation and food security, and solid waste management.
The Creator Labs Photo Fund, a collaboration between Google and SN37, offers grants to 30 photographers and filmmakers who create compelling visual narratives. The initiative, now in its third year, aims to support artists at pivotal moments in their careers and champions photography’s role in fostering curiosity and promoting a just society.
An Alabama bill designed to boost workforce participation by making childcare more accessible and affordable is moving forward in the state legislature. The bill (HB358) offers tax credits to employers providing on-site childcare and to childcare providers expanding their services. Nonprofit childcare providers would also be eligible for grants. The bill aims to create childcare options for thousands of Alabama families, with an estimated 7,000 families benefiting in the first year and up to 24,000 over three years. It is part of the ‘Working for Alabama’ package, which seeks to address barriers to workforce participation, as Alabama’s labor force participation rate is among the lowest in the US. The bill passed the Alabama House unanimously and will now be considered by the state Senate.
The Springfield Creative City Collective has awarded grants to 11 projects aimed at fostering creativity and community engagement in the city. The funded projects include fashion shows, empowerment retreats, and music programs.
