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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park , seeks to build out the future of cutting-edge quantum computing on the site of a former steel plant site in Chicago. These grants aim to give storefront space to new businesses without the burden of long-term rent agreements and high overhead. 5,000 businesses have joined so far.In

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . These organizations are currently offering grant and funding opportunities and/or accepting letters of inquiry or project ideas. . Funding Priority: Education.

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Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is ‘raising alarm’ among experts

Fast Company Tech

“These things are being released at such a huge, huge scale that it’s going to require major engineering solutions,” said Sarah Zack, an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Great Lakes Contaminant Specialist who communicates about microplastics to the public.

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5 Places to Find Grants for Your Nonprofit for FREE!

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“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?) Plus, grants are never guaranteed from year to year.

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Alphabet’s latest X project is a crop-sniffing plant buggy

The Verge

The project is focused on sustainable food production and farming at large scales, with a focus on “developing and testing a range of software and hardware prototypes based on breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, simulation, sensors, robotics and more,” according to project lead Elliott Grant. Grant writes of Mineral’s far-off goals.

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Nonprofit Profile: First Christian Church of Beardstown Illinois

Tech Soup

For a very long time faith-based 501(c)(3) charitable organizations have been in a special category and were often barred from foundation grants and corporate donations even though there has never been a strictly legal reason for this. The First Christian Church of Beardstown is a non-sectarian Christian church in rural west-central Illinois.

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How to Apply for Grants: A Guide for Parks and Rec Orgs

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Regardless of the reason behind your need for additional revenue, grants provide parks and recreation organizations an excellent opportunity to garner the money they need. However, grant applications aren’t as simple as asking supporters for donations. What is a grant? What are the steps to applying for a grant?

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