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Nearly $1 million in grant funding was awarded to five southwest Iowa towns with populations around 1,000 as part of the Vibrant Rural Communities program.
In addition to VIBE projects, the Foundation awarded grants in Adams County for building revitalization, Crawford County for mobile pantries, and Cass County for a new mental health program.
The Iowa West Foundation has a two-step grants process, with Letters of Inquiry (LOI) accepted year-round.
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Wright State Celebrates Educators, Innovative Practices At Learn Local Conference 
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic...more
Eyes in the Sky: How Earth Observation Is Revolutionizing Climate Action 
As climate change accelerates and global regulations tighten, EO technology is transforming how we monitor and respond to environmental challenges.The EO market has a projected economic value of over...more
As climate change accelerates and global regulations tighten, EO technology is transforming how we monitor and respond to environmental challenges.The EO market has a projected economic value of over...more
Digging Into Soil Conservation 
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson said the program would help build Queensland's capability in this important science sector.The program will accelerate the training and development...more
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Kerrie Wilson said the program would help build Queensland's capability in this important science sector.The program will accelerate the training and development...more
State Grant Supports Downtown Colorado Springs Creative District Businesses Facing Displacement 
Public Patronage: State grant supports downtown Colorado Springs Creative District businesses.Grant funding can be used to upgrade or purchase new equipment, increase efficiency, improve property and...more
Public Patronage: State grant supports downtown Colorado Springs Creative District businesses.Grant funding can be used to upgrade or purchase new equipment, increase efficiency, improve property and...more
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity and Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy 
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Climate Tech Startup With Celebrity And Billionaire Backers Files For Bankruptcy.The company, which grew out of fintech Aspiration, owes $30 million to billionaire Steve Ballmer's...more
Ai Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction and Mitigation 
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation.Issues of fairness, responsibility and inclusive design must be part of the climate AI conversation, says Jess Reia, assistant...more
Agrospheres, An I.Lab Incubator Startup, Recognized Among Top Greentech Companies ...
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville-based agricultural biotechnology company, has earned a spot on both the World's Top GreenTech Companies 2025 and America's top GreenTech companies 2025 lists.TIME and...more
Diu, Aukus Innovation Counterparts, Launch Second Trilateral Maritime Solution Challenge 
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
The Pentagon's innovation arm is once again partnering with its counterparts from Australia and the United Kingdom.The goal is to seek solutions for accelerated scaling that would enable operational...more
Ameresco Celebrates Double Win For Innovative Projects in 2025 Environment+Energy ... 
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Addressing the Challenges of A Society in Transition: The Cnrs At Vivatech! 
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
The CNRS is returning for the sixth time to the VivaTechnology trade fair.Its stand will be a space for dialogue between basic research and the business world.Three thematic days will be dedicated to...more
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Social Enterprises: Key to Enhancing a Nation’s Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.