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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
The Rice Family Foundation to Support Local Area Non-Profit Organizations
Grant Fund Applications – Act Now! HANOVER, Pa., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rice Family Foundation ("Foundation") was established in 2017 by Michael & Jane Rice and Dylan & Stacie Lissette, third and fourth-generation members of the Utz Brands, Inc. family. The Foundation was established to provide leadership and support for the education, health, and well-being of families in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities. Using funds granted by the Foundation, The Rice Family Foundation supports eligible non-profit organizations that dedicate their time, efforts, and resources to foster better communities. This is made possible by philanthropic commitments from the Rice and Lissette families. In 2024, grant fund recipients included diverse missions such as God's Meal Barrel, a dedicated food pantry ministry; Anthony's Way Foundation, which empowers children and teens with ADHD; and the Salvation Army, which offers support to individuals and communities with vital aid, social services, and disaster relief. The deadline for consideration of 2025 grant funds is no later than July 31, 2025, and can be made by visiting the Foundation's Application page. Said Stacie Lissette, Director of The Rice Family Foundation, "We're proud to continue advancing our mission by providing 2025 grant funding to qualified nonprofit organizations. These dedicated groups work tirelessly to uplift individuals, address critical needs, and create lasting change in the communities we call home. We're honored to stand alongside them and deeply grateful to play a role in helping them expand their reach and impact." The Rice Family Foundation will accept applications through a detailed process, which can be found at Applications for 2025 can be submitted online or in hard copy by U.S. mail and will be accepted until July 31, 2025. Awards will be announced and distributed no later than December 31, 2025. About the Rice Family FoundationThe Rice Family Foundation, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, funds local initiatives focused on education, health, and the well-being of families in the greater Hanover, Pennsylvania, communities. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides financial grants directly to eligible organizations. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts The Rice Family FoundationPO Box 229Hanover, PA 17331Or Email: ricefamilyfoundation@
Zawya
6 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa: Mr Price Foundation launches $169mln fund for young entrepreneurs
Mr Price Foundation has launched the Bindzu Youth Fund, a national initiative offering youth-owned businesses the chance to access a share of R3m in grant funding, along with coaching and growth support. Applications for the programme are now open. The fund aims to help young entrepreneurs scale their businesses through a combination of financial support, capacity development, and mentorship. Targeted support and funding - Tailored business development support - Technical assistance - Online and in-person bootcamp training - Expert mentorship and coaching - Opportunity to pitch for additional seed capital - Access to post-investment support Businesses will go through a rigorous multiphase selection process. Finalists will receive grant funding and have the opportunity to pitch for additional seed capital and access post-investment support. Eligibility criteria To qualify, businesses must meet the following criteria: - At least 51% youth-owned (ages 18-34) - At least 51% Black-owned (as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act) - Operational for at least 12 months - Based anywhere in South Africa - Annual turnover of less than R5m - Demonstrated growth potential Focus on scaling and sustainability South Africa's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute roughly 40% of GDP and employ more than 60% of the workforce. The Bindzu Youth Fund is intended to support these businesses as catalysts for economic growth. The Foundation says the fund is designed to strengthen business models, improve leadership, and enable sustainable scaling.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
The Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grant funding and thousands of service workers in about two dozen states, a federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman granted a temporary block on the agency's cancellation of grants and early discharge of corps members, but only for the states that sued the administration in April. The federal lawsuit, filed by Democratic state officials across the country, accused President Donald Trump's cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency of reneging on grants funded through the AmeriCorps State and National program, which was budgeted $557 million in congressionally approved funding this year. Boardman also said all AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members that were discharged from their service terms early should be reinstated, if they are willing and able to return. But Boardman allowed the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service to proceed with its reduction in force, denying the states' request to restore the majority of staff that were put on administrative leave in April. The agency employs more than 500 full-time federal workers and has an operating budget of roughly $1 billion. AmeriCorps did not immediately respond to request for comment. The Department of Justice declined to comment. The 30-year-old agency created to facilitate volunteer service across the country oversees several programs that dispatch hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of people to serve in communities. It sends roughly 200,000 corps members across the country as part of its service programs. Most corps members get a living stipend during their service and become eligible for funding for future education expenses or to apply for certain student loans. As part of the AmeriCorps State and National grant program, state volunteer commissions distributed more than $177 million in formula-based distributions, as well as $370 million in competitive grants that supported nearly 35,000 corps members serving at 300 organizations, according to announcements last year. Notices of grants being terminated were sent late on a Friday in April, explaining "the award no longer effectuates agency priorities" and directing grantees to immediately shut down the projects, according to a copy reviewed by The Associated Press. The states that sued the administration said those extensive and immediate cancellations did not provide the legally required notice and comment period. They said the result would be severely curtailed services and programs for vulnerable populations since states and organizations could not fill the funding void. AmeriCorps argued in court filings that a temporary block on the agency's actions as the lawsuit proceeds would disrupt efforts to comply with Trump's executive order creating DOGE and to "act as responsible stewards of public funds," according to court filings. Despite bipartisan support, AmeriCorps has long been a target of critics who decry bloat, inefficiencies and misuse of funds. "President Trump has the legal right to restore accountability to the entire Executive Branch," Anna Kelly, White House deputy press secretary, previously said in a statement after the lawsuit was filed. The lawsuit was filed by officials in Maryland, Delaware, California, Colorado, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and members to states that sued over cuts, federal judge rules
The Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps grant funding and thousands of service workers in about two dozen states, a federal judge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman granted a temporary block on the agency's cancellation of grants and early discharge of corps members, but only for the states that sued the administration in April. The federal lawsuit, filed by Democratic state officials across the country, accused President Donald Trump's cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency of reneging on grants funded through the AmeriCorps State and National program, which was budgeted $557 million in congressionally approved funding this year. The 30-year-old agency oversees several programs that dispatch hundreds of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of people to serve in communities across the country. Boardman also said all AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members that were discharged from their service terms early should be reinstated, if they are willing and able to return. But Boardman allowed the 30-year-old federal agency for volunteer service to proceed with its reduction in force, denying the states' request to restore the majority of staff that were put on administrative leave in April. AmeriCorps employs more than 500 full-time federal workers and has an operating budget of roughly $1 billion. The lawsuit was filed by officials in Maryland, Delaware, California, Colorado, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington, DC, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maine delegation urges Trump administration to unfreeze digital equity grants
May 21—Maine's congressional delegation is urging the Commerce Department to reverse its freeze of nearly $35 million in grant funding intended to expand digital access for low-income and rural Mainers. In a letter sent to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and acting Administrator Adam Cassady Wednesday evening, the delegation noted that Maine is among the most rural states in the country, leaving its residents particularly vulnerable. "Maine is especially affected by this decision, which will have an outsized impact on Maine families, small businesses and communities. The programs created by the grants would ensure access across Maine to the necessary technology and skills to participate in the digital economy," states the letter signed by Reps. Jared Golden, D-2nd District, and Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Sens. Susan Collins, a Republican, and Angus King, an independent. The letter comes about two weeks after President Donald Trump said his administration would terminate the Digital Equity Act, which allocated more than $2 billion to help states and territories develop and implement plans to expand internet access. The act was included in the bipartisan infrastructure law, which former President Joe Biden signed in 2021. View this document on Scribd Trump announced his intention in a post on his Truth Social platform May 8, in which he called the act "totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL" and charged that it is "RACIST and ILLEGAL." The next day, the administration formally notified the Maine Connectivity Authority of the terminations. The authority, established in 2021, is the state office tasked with expanding broadband access and infrastructure throughout the state. Maine had already been approved for three different grants: $10 million to help expand internet and technology access throughout the state, including through a device donation program; $13.8 million to provide digital skills training, technical support and telehealth access; and $11 million that would offer tech and skills trainings to municipal governments, device programs and business support programs. "This funding would serve more than 40,000 Mainers throughout the state who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity," the delegation wrote. "This funding is essential in our state, where more than half of older residents, small businesses, veterans, low-income households, tribal communities and students are in rural areas." Spokespeople for the Commerce Department did not return emails Wednesday night asking how its leadership responded to the letter. Golden, Pingree, Collins and King all criticized the cut when it was first announced. In concluding this week's letter, they called Maine's allocated funding "a smart investment." "Terminating these funds will increase the difficulties for individuals and families to use the internet to improve their lives and fully participate in an increasingly digital world," they wrote. Copy the Story Link
