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Region 2 Arts Council Awards $18000 in Artist Support Grants
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Keila McCracken of Turtle River was awarded $2,000 to explore woven pattern structures, natural hues and fiber treatments using black and cream sheep's wool for textile development on a Hattersley loom.
Joseph Holt of Bemidji received $1,458 to purchase a used recording studio "channel strip" to help facilitate better quality in his audio recordings for his work as a singer/songwriter.
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Tomorrow's Creative Workforce 
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Research supports arts education integrated into traditional classrooms and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for growing industries.CTE is a viable and growing partner with the arts in...more
Creative Justice's Short Documentary 'Free the Youth' Is A Highlight in This Year's Seattle ... 
The Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) is back once again to bring Seattleites a taste of Black cinema from local, national, and international filmmakers.The documentary is composed of interviews of...more
The Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF) is back once again to bring Seattleites a taste of Black cinema from local, national, and international filmmakers.The documentary is composed of interviews of...more
Grants Expand Urban Farm Project's Community Garden
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation
The Faulkner County Urban Farm Project (UFP) has been awarded three competitive grants totaling $3,600 so far in 2025.The grants will bolster its efforts to address food insecurity and promote food...more
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2025 Season Schedule 
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2025 Season Schedule.The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League team will begin their season at home against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., May 29.July 25th's show...more
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2025 Season Schedule.The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League team will begin their season at home against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., May 29.July 25th's show...more
Community Effort Begins to Create Lincoln Commons on Former School Site 
Lincoln Commons will be a community gathering space in central Sioux Falls.The project is the first step in a multipronged partnership to turn a green space into a neighborhood asset.The goal was to...more
Lincoln Commons will be a community gathering space in central Sioux Falls.The project is the first step in a multipronged partnership to turn a green space into a neighborhood asset.The goal was to...more
Preparations Underway For 13Th Annual Warren Gives Event
Preparations Underway for 13th Annual Warren Gives Event.The annual 16-hour online donation event set for Wednesday, May 14th, starting at 6:00AM.This year's event features 110 participating...more
Preparations Underway for 13th Annual Warren Gives Event.The annual 16-hour online donation event set for Wednesday, May 14th, starting at 6:00AM.This year's event features 110 participating...more
Community Foundation Announces $85000 in Competitive Grants to Local Non-Profits 
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees.Awardees gathered at the Teton Geo Center to celebrate the $85,000 granted to support critical...more
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees.Awardees gathered at the Teton Geo Center to celebrate the $85,000 granted to support critical...more
Tell Greensboro Leaders How to Improve Downtown
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Cemala Foundation
Residents are being invited to provide input regarding the "vision for the Future of Downtown Greensboro" The Thrive35 Vision Plan that's now under discussion will take community suggestions into...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Cemala Foundation
Residents are being invited to provide input regarding the "vision for the Future of Downtown Greensboro" The Thrive35 Vision Plan that's now under discussion will take community suggestions into...more
Coastside Gives Aims to Hit $10 Million and Build Sustainability 
Coastside Gives aims to raise $1.6 million and hit the 10-year mark in a big way.Event's strength lies in its collaborative nature, executive director says.Event also raises awareness about the wide...more
Coastside Gives aims to raise $1.6 million and hit the 10-year mark in a big way.Event's strength lies in its collaborative nature, executive director says.Event also raises awareness about the wide...more
Lawton Community Foundation Awarding Scholarships to Comanche County Seniors 
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
The Lawton Community Foundation is awarding $41,750 in scholarships to 19 high school seniors.The students, their parents, community partners and donors will be honored at a breakfast hosted by the...more
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Coat Design Saves Lives and Launches New Careers for Homeless People
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.