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Wisconsin just awarded $11.5 million to schools, nonprofits, and local governments for clean energy projects that cut costs while protecting the planet. From solar panels on churches to energy-efficient upgrades at historic buildings, 36 communities are getting the funding to power a cleaner future.
A coastal English district just approved a 10-year plan to restore wildlife habitats, backed by grants of up to £2,000 for communities ready to bring nature back. Schools, landowners, and local groups can now apply to create ponds, wildflower meadows, and hedgerows that reconnect fragmented ecosystems.
A district in southwest England just made it easier for anyone to help nature bounce back. Residents can now apply for grants up to £2,000 to create wildlife havens in their own communities.
A new community grant program is putting a quarter million pounds into helping local groups protect Britain's endangered red squirrels. Communities across northern England and Scotland can now apply for up to £5,000 to create conservation projects that reconnect people with these beloved woodland creatures.
Community groups across East Devon can now apply for grants up to $2,500 to create wildlife ponds, plant hedgerows, and restore habitats thanks to a newly approved $100,000 fund. The initiative is part of a bold ten-year plan to reverse wildlife decline and rebuild natural habitats throughout the district.
A free medical clinic in Fort Smith is going paperless thanks to a $36,000 grant that will help them serve patients better and faster. Good Samaritan Clinic will transform a decade of patient files into a modern electronic system by January 2027.
Young people in Birmingham, Alabama can now apply for grants up to $5,000 to tackle environmental challenges in their own neighborhoods. The city joins 300 others worldwide giving youth real resources to create climate solutions.
Omaha just handed the keys to climate action to young people, with $50,000 in grants for residents ages 15 to 24 to design and deliver their own solutions. The city is betting that fresh ideas from the next generation will help build real resilience against climate challenges.
Young people in Dayton just gained real power to fight climate change in their own neighborhoods. The city will hand out grants up to $5,000 for youth-led projects that make their community greener.
A Canadian community foundation just distributed over $6 million to more than 240 local organizations tackling food insecurity, housing, and youth support. The 90-year-old Victoria Foundation is proving that flexible funding can strengthen entire communities during challenging times.
A small town organization in southeast Indiana just landed $40,000 to spark entrepreneurship across the region. Genesis: Pathways to Success will use the grant to host a conference connecting rural business owners with the tools and community they need to thrive.
Three businesses in downtown Sharon, Pennsylvania just received $95,000 in grants to fuel their growth and strengthen the community. The funding comes from a $4 million endowment created to revitalize the region's economy.