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The foundation supports local nonprofits, schools and community groups in the areas of community development, environment, education, aging in place, business development, arts and culture and youth development.
The foundation has also been instrumental in supporting the establishment of the Creative Enterprise Zone (CEZ) and Transition Town, and continues to support current and past community-building activities across District 12.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Weekender: Flutes, Strings For Noon Concert; California Art At Manetti Shrem 
Weekender: Flutes, Strings for Noon Concert; California Art at Manetti Shrem | UC Davis.Flutes and strings at noon concert Thursday.Free: a Shinkoskey Noon Concert.Two exhibitions of California art...more
Weekender: Flutes, Strings for Noon Concert; California Art at Manetti Shrem | UC Davis.Flutes and strings at noon concert Thursday.Free: a Shinkoskey Noon Concert.Two exhibitions of California art...more
Rockford Area Arts Awards Return March 6 to Honor Creativity 
Nominations open for Rockford Area Arts Awards.2026 Arts Awards will be held March 6 at Rockford University's Maddox Theatre.Categories include Symbol of Rockford, Distinguished Artist, Young Arts...more
Nominations open for Rockford Area Arts Awards.2026 Arts Awards will be held March 6 at Rockford University's Maddox Theatre.Categories include Symbol of Rockford, Distinguished Artist, Young Arts...more
National Endowment For the Arts Awards New Round of Grants Celebrating America's Birthday 
National Endowment for the Arts Awards New Round of Grants Celebrating America's Birthday.$16 million in funding to nonprofit organizations across the United States as part of its first round of...more
National Endowment for the Arts Awards New Round of Grants Celebrating America's Birthday.$16 million in funding to nonprofit organizations across the United States as part of its first round of...more
Marblehead Cultural Council Announces Winners of 2026 Grants
The Marblehead Cultural Council has awarded grants for 2026, including funding for live music, historical performances and programming, art installations, and workshops.Salem Sound Coastwatch will...more
The Marblehead Cultural Council has awarded grants for 2026, including funding for live music, historical performances and programming, art installations, and workshops.Salem Sound Coastwatch will...more
Lake Community Arts Is Ready to Celebrate 2026
The Lake Community Arts presented their inaugural Christmas concert; A Wondrous Revelation.With over 800 tickets sold, this first major South Lake concert wove together timeless Christmas carols, and...more
The Lake Community Arts presented their inaugural Christmas concert; A Wondrous Revelation.With over 800 tickets sold, this first major South Lake concert wove together timeless Christmas carols, and...more
Theater Matters With Jarice Hanson: What Do Kids Learn When They Study Performing Arts? 
Amherst Regional High School students are directing and performing 10-minute plays."I came away from both experiences with deep respect for the adults who foster a dynamic world for teens to thrive...more
Amherst Regional High School students are directing and performing 10-minute plays."I came away from both experiences with deep respect for the adults who foster a dynamic world for teens to thrive...more
Charlottetown 
Holland College's School of Performing Arts (SoPA) has partnered with WAVMAKR to present the Creative Music Workshop Series this August at The Guild.The workshop series offers musicians of all levels...more
Holland College's School of Performing Arts (SoPA) has partnered with WAVMAKR to present the Creative Music Workshop Series this August at The Guild.The workshop series offers musicians of all levels...more
Video Observer: Muckenthaler Education Programs Make Arts Accessible For All Ages 
The Muckenthaler's Arts Education Department offers classes year-round, including seasonal sessions, weekend workshops, and school-break camps.Classes include the visual arts, ceramics, dance,...more
The Muckenthaler's Arts Education Department offers classes year-round, including seasonal sessions, weekend workshops, and school-break camps.Classes include the visual arts, ceramics, dance,...more
Contributor: Trump's Epa Proposes to End the U.S. Fight Against Climate Change 
fight against climate change - Los Angeles Times.The agency's plan to repeal or weaken more than two dozen environmental regulations could deliver a direct blow to causes close to the heart of...more
fight against climate change - Los Angeles Times.The agency's plan to repeal or weaken more than two dozen environmental regulations could deliver a direct blow to causes close to the heart of...more
If Compliments Make You Feel Super Awkward, This Comic Is For You 
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is also Black History Month at the radio station.The station's events calendar includes music, news, and real estate.Donate to the station by donating...more
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is also Black History Month at the radio station.The station's events calendar includes music, news, and real estate.Donate to the station by donating...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
