Rhode Island Foundation, McKee administration award $5.4 million in COVID-19 aid to more than 160 nonprofits Funding from the McKee administration through the federal CARES Act comes as nonprofits continue to cope with lower revenue and high demand for services amid the pandemic December 23, 2021 The Rhode Island Foundation today announced it has awarded…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies commits $25 million for technical education
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Additional $25 Million to Career and Technical Education Programs to Better Prepare U.S. High School Students for Workforce Amidst Upheavals Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic November 9, 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced an increased commitment to preparing young people for well-paying jobs and helping them recover from the financial and educational disruptions of…
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Gates Foundation pledges $120 million to boost access to COVID-19 drug
Gates Foundation pledges $120 million to boost access to COVID-19 drug The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to $120 million to accelerate access for lower-income countries to the investigational antiviral drug molnupiravir. To be allocated in consultation with partner organizations, the funding will support efforts to develop and manufacture generic versions…
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The LEGO Foundation becomes single largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $70 million donation
The LEGO Foundation becomes single largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $70 million donation NEW YORK, 25 September 2021 – UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement today of a $70 million contribution to UNICEF’s work within the COVAX and ACT-A facility. This is the single largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s COVID-19 response.…
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