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Florida Grants Expire, DeSantis Takes Blame

News broke on Friday, Oct 7 about Polk County, Florida, losing out on $6.2 million in grants. Right after this news broke, it became clear that Polk County weren't the only Floridians who were missing out on Florida grants. In tot...

Will a Government Shutdown Keep You From Getting Your Benefits?

As lawmakers continue to butt heads in Washington, there have been many rumors of an impending shutdown. For some people, a government shutdown will just mean more political drama and fewer new laws. However,...

Job Market Stays Strong as Fewer Americans File for Unemployment Benefits

The U.S. labor market continues to show resilience, with the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits hitting near-record lows. This marks another week of encouraging job market data, sig...

McHenry County Businesses to Receive Emergency Grants

When people hear news about the state of Illinois and how they're doing with the novel coronavirus outbreak, 9 of 10 stories are usually about Chicago. Though the entire state is suffering due to the pandemic, like...

Department of Education Announces New Grant for Schools Affected by COVID

The educational field has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Many colleges and universities are struggling to pivot to online classes, and there are all sorts of costs associated with r...

Small Businesses Get Relief from New PPE Grants

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the United States. When some businesses shut down in March, April and May, there was a slight decrease in the demand. Now that most ...

Puerto Rico Receives New FEMA Grants for Hurricane Recovery

Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 tropical cyclone, blew over the Caribbean in 2017. To date, it's the tenth-most intense hurricane to have formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane passed over the United States terri...

7 Incredible Scholarship Programs That Should Be On Your Radar

Paying for college in the United States can feel completely out of reach for many people. Fortunately, government agencies, non-profits, corporations, and professional organizations all offer some pretty terrific...

Looking to Hone Your Grant Writing Skills? Read These Books First

Regardless of if you are a novice grant writer or if you are simply looking to improve your skills in this field, picking a few quality books on the subject can improve your writing immensely. Even if you are...