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Michael Saunders is Senior Editor of TopGovernmentGrants.com and TopFoundationGrants.com and a network of comprehensive sites offering information on foundation and government and grants as well as federal government programs.

He also maintains sites providing resources on social entrepreneurship and social innovation. All of the sites seek to highlight innovative approaches to improving communities across the nation and the world.

Mark Bennett: Dana envisions a new community center as hub of activities, services

December 11, 2020 2:18 am Published by Michael

Foundation: Lilly Endowment
Mark Bennett: Dana envisions a new community center as hub of activities, services | News Columns | tribstar.com
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A Defensive, Disdainful Response to Congressional Scrutiny of Big Philanthropy

December 11, 2020 1:11 am Published by Michael

Foundation: Ford Foundation
The Fund for the Republic, a nonprofit organization created and substantially supported by the Ford Foundation, researched and promoted civil liberties and civil rights.
Hutchins previously had been director of the Ford Foundation, before which he was president and chancellor of The University of

Austin Energy seeks donations for assistance program

December 11, 2020 1:00 am Published by Michael

Foundation: Austin Community Foundation
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El Pomar Foundation awards $75K to area nonprofits grappling with COVID

December 10, 2020 11:52 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: El Pomar Foundation
Have a question? El Pomar Foundationas Colorado Assistance Fund has awarded another round of funding to the San Juan region.As COVID-19 continues to surge, the foundation recently activated the third phase of its assistance fund, an additional $1 million in funding for struggling nonprofits

The Week in impact investing: Science

December 10, 2020 10:00 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: California Community Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Week’s Big 6

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The Week’s Agents of Impact

Scientists.

The Week’s Dealflow

Boosting livelihoods.

The Week’s Talent

Stephanie Maier, ex- of HSBC Global Asset Management, joins GAM Investments as global head of sustainable and impact investment Lauren Burnhill joins Emerald Peak

Coronavirus: Marin County, foundation to earmark $3.2 million for rental, small business aid

December 10, 2020 9:59 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: Marin Community Foundation
(Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) PUBLISHED: December 11, 2020 at 3:59 p.m. | UPDATED: December 11, 2020 at 6:40 p.m.Marin County and the Marin Community Foundation will distribute $3.2 million in emergency rental assistance and financial aid to small businesses in response to the coronavirus

Platteville Community Fund Supports Local Projects with Recent Grants

December 10, 2020 9:03 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Platteville Community Fund Supports Local Projects with Recent Grants | 97 Seven Country WGLR – The Tri-States Best Variety of Country – Lancaster, Dubuque, Galena, Platteville 12h

Austin Community Foundation opens Women's Fund grant applications

December 10, 2020 1:00 am Published by Michael

Foundation: Austin Community Foundation
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Foundation distributes $2.7M in relief to Yakima Valley nonprofits on a tight timeframe

December 9, 2020 10:22 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: Yakima Valley Community Foundation
The Yakima Valley Community Foundation on Nov. 30 awarded grants to 16 Yakima County nonprofits through an agreement with the

Cambridge Community Foundation – Why I Donate

December 9, 2020 9:44 pm Published by Michael

Foundation: Cambridge Community Foundation
This year has been tremendously challenging for so many members of our community. We’re so grateful to everyone who has donated to help