The U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed it has awarded $625,639 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program funding to five businesses in Puerto Rico. This grant provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a […]
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Business-Cooperative Service unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new business opportunities in high-growth fields. Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) is intended to help rural communities identify and maximize local asset and connect to networks and industry cluster within their region. […]
The US Department of Labor announced a $1.5 million funding opportunity available to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to develop partnerships with community-based organizations and other nonprofits to conduct outreach to women workers to help them understand and exercise their rights and benefits in the workplace. […]
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