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A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
Six New Jersey organizations just received $250,000 each to help families stay in their homes before eviction becomes a crisis. The grants are part of TD Bank's largest Housing for Everyone awards in the program's 20-year history.
Bloomington is giving $1,000 grants to nonprofits when their volunteers get recognized through the 2026 Be More Awards. The city is asking residents to nominate outstanding volunteers who make their community better.
Baton Rouge nonprofits just received a major boost thanks to employees who chose to give back. Cox Charities distributed $38,000 in grants to eight local organizations making a difference in their community.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
Twelve researchers tried something radical: they worked together to decide which grant applications would best serve science, then applied as a team. Both proposals won funding, offering a blueprint for fixing our broken grant system.
England's poorest coastal town just secured the future of its last youth center after a community campaign won a government grant worth over $500,000. The Pie Factory Music can now stay open for the next generation of young people who need it most.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.
Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
More than 90 volunteers in Boulder County donate nearly 2,500 hours each year to decide where community funding goes. Their work ensures donations reach the nonprofits that need them most.
A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.
The Colorado city of Durango just launched two sustainability grants worth up to $10,000 each to help businesses go green and make electric vehicle charging easier for workers. Applications close in early April for programs that turn solar power into daily commutes and keep waste out of landfills.
A crypto exchange is handing out $10,000 grants to African tech innovators building fintech and payment solutions. Winners will also pitch their ideas to investors at Africa's largest tech expo in Lagos.
Miami-Dade nonprofits face a volunteer shortage, but consistent corporate programs like FPL's year-round service show how sustained support helps communities thrive. This February, hundreds of FPL employees improved dog parks and neighborhoods during their 18th annual Power to Care Week.
A new book is giving African civil society leaders the practical tools they need to build organizations that survive and thrive. "Building on Solid Ground" by Jude Ilo tackles the real challenges nonprofits face, from funding struggles to staff development.
A new EU-backed program is offering grants up to €30,000 for cultural projects that help Ukrainian refugees integrate into new communities through art, workshops, and shared experiences. Applications are open until March 31 for nonprofit organizations across Europe and partner countries.
A scientist just launched a $500 million initiative to rebuild how research gets done in the age of artificial intelligence. The nonprofit will tackle the unsexy infrastructure problems holding back scientific breakthroughs.
United Way of the Plains just invested $4.1 million in 74 programs across Wichita, funding everything from food banks to family support services. The grants will help 57 local charities build a stronger safety net for neighbors facing tough times.
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