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Tuscon Fire Department Receives Federal Grants

Tuscon, Arizona has one of the biggest fire departments in the nation, as this dry area is always at risk of fire. Although they don't have the natural forestland that California does, Arizona is at perpetual risk of fire more ...

Personal Grants: All You Need to Understand Before Applying

  Every time a pandemic happens, it is advisable to contact your granter as soon as possible. Even if your funder may have given you some grant previously, you can still apply for another one and get the fu...

A Glaring Lack of Holiday Grants This Year

For many years in the United States, a lot of Americans have depended on charitable grant programs to help them accord their bills, food and even gifts during the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chri...

July 2025 Retirement & SSI Payment Dates: Get a Dual Boost This Month

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there’s one thing you can count on: your check will arrive on the 1st of each month. It’s not just a number on the calendar, it’s a li...

DOGE Stimulus Payment 2025-2026: What Americans Need to Know About the Proposed $5,000 Stimulus Plan

As inflation and rising living costs continue to strain American households, a potential new government-backed stimulus plan—called the DOGE Stimulus Payment—has g...

Is America in a State of Decline?

Almost 80% of Americans think the U.S. is in "a state of decline." Do you agree? A poll from the Trafalgar Group in conjunction with Convention of States Action showed 76.8% of Americans believe "American society and culture is...

Don’t Forget: Your December SSI Payment is on November 29

If you’ve noticed unusual timing with your SSI payments this year, you’re not alone! The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts payment schedules when the first of the month falls on a weekend or...

What COVID-19 Grants Are In Store for Americans During 2020?

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the American economy, as well as economies around the world. As businesses were required to shut down by their governments, some businesses have h...

Community Grants Awarded for Suicide Prevention Programs in Michigan

Although suicide among young people is thankfully rare, the rate of suicide is likely increasing in 2020. In Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has issued nine grants totaling $650,000 for the pur...