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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. Alexis de Tocquevillea French philosopher and diplomat who arrived in the United States in 1831 to study the new nations penal systemwas so impressed by the scale of volunteering in the U.S. Love gardening?

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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Michigan Central , an old train station converted into a 30-acre innovation campus in Detroit, opened its doors last July. A walkable, 30-acre district in the Corktown neighborhood, Michigan Central repurposed decades-old buildings from the citys heyday to contribute to its current renaissance. Ford Motor Co.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. Funding Priority: The Environment and Conservation Efforts. The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. Alaska Conservation Foundation.

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Synthetaic raises $3.5M to train AI with synthetic data

TechCrunch

Founder and CEO Corey Jaskolski’s experience includes work with both National Geographic (where he was recently named Explorer of the Year ) and a 3D media startup. In fact, he told me that his time with National Geographic made him aware of the need for more data sets in conservation. Sound like an odd match?

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

If your nonprofit serves other areas, check out the other funder lists I recently wrote, including ones on Education , Arts & Culture , and Environment & Conservation. National Park Trust. Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). National Park Trust. Good Sports.

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How Bezos’ latest plan to protect forests could backfire

The Verge

Jeff Bezos’ $2 billion plan, announced last week, to plant trees and restore landscapes across Africa and the US has already raised red flags for some conservation experts and activists. The Bezos Earth Fund announced its latest round of funding on November 1 during a high-profile United Nations climate summit taking place in Glasgow.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. Their arts and culture funding goes towards artists, curators, conservators, scholars, and organizations to ensure equitable access to excellent arts and cultural experiences. Areas served: Grand Rapids/Michigan.

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