Science Trust has aided 100 researchers, awarded $6M
July 6, 2017
Since 2015, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has assisted more than 100 local researchers with its Research Grants Program, which has awarded close to $6 million in grants for projects in science and technology, institution officials said Wednesday.
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USDA offers grants for rural community facilities dev’t.
June 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for technical assistance and training grants in the Community Facilities Program. The maximum grant is $150,000.
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USDA seeks to help socially disadvantaged rural farmers
June 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners.
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USDA opens call for rural housing repair grant program
June 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division announced Monday it is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low and very-low-income rural residents through its Housing Preservation Grant Program.
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USDA opens call for community development grants
June 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday opened a call for grants to support economic development in rural communities.
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Science Trust: Researchers accelerate PR’s econ. dev’t.
May 31, 2017
A total of 33 research projects in different strategic sectors have received grants from the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, promoting economic activity in the sector, the nonprofit said during a weekend event.
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9 local researchers receive Science Trust grants
April 19, 2017
Nine local researchers were announced Tuesday as the winners of the 2017 edition of "Small Research Grants Program" sponsored by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust.
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USDA looks to fund broadband in unserved rural areas
January 19, 2017
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Lisa Mensah announced Wednesday that the agency is accepting applications for the Community Connect Grant Program and Broadband Program for FY 2017.
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Mano Amiga program donates $350K to 32 nonprofits
December 16, 2016
The Mano Amiga program run by the Plaza Las Américas and Plaza del Caribe Foundations wrapped up its first year of operations benefiting 32 Puerto Rico nonprofits that split $350,000 in grant funding.
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EPA grants UPR $1.6M for pollution prevention projects
December 14, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday it has granted more than $1.6 million to the University of Puerto Rico.
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Ford grants $40K to 7 environmental organizations
November 4, 2016
Seven organizations focused on environmental conservation will split $40,000 in grant funding from the most recent round of funding provided by Ford in Puerto Rico as a part of Ford Motor Company's Conservation & Environmental Program.
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Ford Motor Co. Fund unveils educational initiative in PR
October 20, 2016
Ford Motor Company Fund announced Wednesday it will launch its signature program, Ford Driving Dreams Tour, for the first time in Puerto Rico.
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Famous Dave’s sponsors Santa Isabel college students
October 18, 2016
BBQ restaurant Famous Dave’s recently awarded 10 grants to as many students of the IEN Business School in Santa Isabel, to mark the opening of its fourth location in Puerto Rico.
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Op-Ed: EPA urges rural P.R. communities to apply for aid
October 7, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting rural communities in Puerto Rico to apply for planning assistance to develop strategies that help grow the economy and revitalize downtown neighborhoods.
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USDA assigns $6.6M to P.R. for rural water, waste plans
September 13, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday the availability of $6.6 million for Puerto Rico water and waste infrastructure programs that will benefit several towns as well as the Roosevelt Roads Redevelopment Authority, which is getting the bulk of the assignment.
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