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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

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Others found ways to expand the opportunities within existing hometown industries: NCBiotech built pathways to bring more local residents into the Research Triangles booming life sciences sector. The citys locally owned Orion Amphitheater , the nexus of the $2.2 The initiative will also benefit local industry by slashing energy costs.

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

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In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee , a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. It’s a problem that has long littered the landscape in Kampala, the capital, where buveera are woven into the fabric of daily life.

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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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Nonprofit Profile: First Christian Church of Beardstown Illinois

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

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Grant Research Tip: As you search beyond this list for potential funders, many foundations will state that they do not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Visit Grantli to learn exactly how I do my grant research and how your organization can find more appropriate funders and funding opportunities. Areas served: Worldwide.

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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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Shifting our Role in the Hub

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The day I heard about the concept for this gathering of grant makers I knew I had to be involved. In May of 2008 when I joined The Lumpkin Family Foundation I was given the challenge to figure out how to develop a network to support the nonprofit capacity building work of The Foundation in downstate Illinois.

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