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Grants from Maine Community Foundation to Address COVID-19 Impact
Foundation: Maine Community Foundation
The Cumberland County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $113,174 in grants to 16 nonprofits through the Community Building Grant Program, including two grants to ameliorate the impact of COVID-19 on the community:
- Creative Portland Corporation, to expand an arts-based community campaign to help combat COVID-19 with artistic messaging and CDC-compliant safety recommendations.
- Mercy Hospital, Portland, to purchase laptops for families to allow access to substance recovery sessions, pursue undergraduate degrees remotely and assist their children in remote learning.
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Tampa Bay Innovation Center Names Startups for Spring Accelerator Program 
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is kicking off its spring accelerator program, and it's got eight startups on its list. Among them: AgWise, which focuses on the climate impact of agriculture's...more
The Tampa Bay Innovation Center is kicking off its spring accelerator program, and it's got eight startups on its list. Among them: AgWise, which focuses on the climate impact of agriculture's...more
Innovative Health Talent Development Program Receives \$19M in Funding 
Canada's government is putting $19 million toward what it says will be the country's biggest talent development program ever. The Toronto Metropolitan University's BioHubNet will receive the...more
Canada's government is putting $19 million toward what it says will be the country's biggest talent development program ever. The Toronto Metropolitan University's BioHubNet will receive the...more
Innovative Health Talent Development Program Receives \$19M in Funding 
Canada's government is putting $19 million toward what it says will be the country's biggest talent development program ever. The Toronto Metropolitan University's BioHubNet will receive the...more
Canada's government is putting $19 million toward what it says will be the country's biggest talent development program ever. The Toronto Metropolitan University's BioHubNet will receive the...more
Positioning Kenyan Livestock Sector for Impact Investment 
It's no secret that Africa's livestock industry plays a big role in the region's economy. In fact, the demand for livestock products is expected to grow by 50% by 2030, notes Business...more
It's no secret that Africa's livestock industry plays a big role in the region's economy. In fact, the demand for livestock products is expected to grow by 50% by 2030, notes Business...more
U of G Co-Leads $ 15M Initiative to Prepare for Next Pandemic 
In the event of a pandemic, Canada needs to be able to churn out enough vaccines and therapeutics to keep the country safe, the CBC reports. That's why Lawrence Goodridge, a professor of food...more
In the event of a pandemic, Canada needs to be able to churn out enough vaccines and therapeutics to keep the country safe, the CBC reports. That's why Lawrence Goodridge, a professor of food...more
The United States Must Get Value-Based Drug Pricing Right 
Americans are paying a lot more for certain prescription drugs than people in other countries doand that's a problem, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School...more
Americans are paying a lot more for certain prescription drugs than people in other countries doand that's a problem, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School...more
Gilbert Simulation Center Gets Student Nurses Ready for Real World 
"Oh my gosh! If we can have this as a patient, think of the training that we can do with our students!" That's how Janine Hinton, an associate clinical professor at the University of Arizona College...more
"Oh my gosh! If we can have this as a patient, think of the training that we can do with our students!" That's how Janine Hinton, an associate clinical professor at the University of Arizona College...more
Apple'S May 7Th Event Could Introduce Oled Ipads, A Game-Changer for Older Adults and ... 
Apple is expected to unveil a new line of iPads at its May 7 event, and one name being bandied about is that of OLED displays. OLED stands for "organic light-emitting-diode" technology, and...more
Apple is expected to unveil a new line of iPads at its May 7 event, and one name being bandied about is that of OLED displays. OLED stands for "organic light-emitting-diode" technology, and...more
Oot Social Health Redefines Community Building with Innovative Platform Launch 
Loneliness has been linked to a host of health issues, including heart disease, cancer, and respiratory depression. Now a Canadian company is hoping to change that with an app it's calling "OOt...more
Loneliness has been linked to a host of health issues, including heart disease, cancer, and respiratory depression. Now a Canadian company is hoping to change that with an app it's calling "OOt...more
Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases Awarded $72 Million 
If you're looking for a new job in Canada, you'll soon be in luck. The country's government has allocated $72 million to four research programs in the Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and...more
If you're looking for a new job in Canada, you'll soon be in luck. The country's government has allocated $72 million to four research programs in the Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and...more
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