From neighborhood coffee shops to hole-in-the-wall eateries, small restaurants have been among the businesses hardest hit by Covid-19. It’s been estimated that, as of December 2020, 17% of all U.S. restaurants have permanently shut down. Although restrictions on the food industry have eased in some states, many independently-owned restaurants remain […]
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Colorado Music Scene Debates $7.4 Million in COVID Emergency Grants for Venues
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. On February 8, the State of Colorado announced that it would be divvying $7.4 million from the Colorado Arts Relief Grant between 123 arts, culture and entertainment businesses and nonprofits, […]
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COVID-19 grants are helping Charlotte businesses stay open
The Historic West End Partners used City of Charlotte CARES Act funding through the NoDa Artist Employment Grant to commission artwork from Abel Jackson and Big Trouble Studios. The art depicts both the West End’s historic streetcar and the new one that replaced it, contributing to the area’s growth. Alex […]
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Grants and loans for military veterans you may not know about
Even if you served in the military years ago, you may be eligible for valuable grants or interest-free loans for veterans — and not even know it. This year, special funds have been expanded to help vets and their families deal with COVID-related financial challenges. These programs, from military aid […]
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Champions For Learning awards grants for teachers’ projects amid pandemic
CLOSE Vineyards Elementary first-grade students from the classrooms of Joanna Campanile and Janell Matos hold up their teachers’ grants on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Photo: Courtesy of Collier County Public Schools) Escape rooms that make learning an adventure, a student store encouraging creativity, and a new way to engage students about civics […]