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Kenny Sokan

Kenny Sokan is a freelance writer at Gov1. She is a strong believer in the power of information and creative expression, which guides her in all of the work that she does. Kenny is a graduate of Northeastern University with a BA in journalism.

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Grants
GARE announces $110,000 in funding to help communities advance racial equity through the arts
The Government Alliance on Race and Equity is now accepting applications for its Innovation and Implementation Fund for the summer 2020 cycle
July 06, 2020 02:15 PM
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Community Development
5 more big box store community grant opportunities
These grants support nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, nutrition, workforce preparedness, arts and culture and more
June 29, 2020 03:27 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The arts and culture sector is struggling; the City of Phoenix, independent organizations and patrons take initiative
Arts and cultural organizations have experienced nearly $7 billion in losses due to the pandemic, which does not bode well for communities
June 18, 2020 03:35 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
DOJ allocates $850 million in grants to help communities respond to COVID-19
Eligible agencies may use the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Program funds for a variety of COVID-19 related expenses, including equipment, overtime pay and travel expenses
May 21, 2020 10:48 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FCC allocates $200 million to fund telehealth services for health care providers responding to COVID-19
The FCC’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program seeks to tackle a significant digital divide, but only a quarter of the funds have been awarded to date
May 21, 2020 07:58 AM
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Grants
Uber and Lyft pledge free rides to help victims of domestic violence during COVID-19
As governments look for ways to continue to provide necessary services to domestic abuse victims, Uber and Lyft have come forward to lend helping hands
May 05, 2020 07:05 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SBA loans provided through the CARES Act are falling short; these local and organizational grants are filling in the gaps
The federal government’s “fast and direct” financial aid for small businesses is proving to be anything but
April 16, 2020 09:52 AM
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Grants
Nonprofit awards $10,000 to Michigan’s Traverse City area public schools
The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation grant will aid the efforts of TCAPS’ Intense Student Support Network
April 15, 2020 05:32 PM
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Community Development
Philanthropic organization provides funding for community improvement in rural Oregon towns
According to The Reser Family Foundation, “when communities of every size do well, our state becomes stronger.”
March 19, 2020 11:08 AM
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Community Development
Chicago announces $10 million in funding to help small business owners in underserved neighborhoods
Chicago’s Neighborhood Opportunity Fund will help finance commercial and cultural small business projects in the city’s West, Southwest and South Sides
March 02, 2020 05:47 AM
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