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Thanks to a hefty three-year grant from New York Gov.
Andrew Cuomo, this summer's interns at the New York Library Energy and Public Library, New York Library Climate Management and Administration, and the New York Garden Botanical Garden will be working for free through 2024, the New York Daily News reports.
The nonprofit internships are part of Cuomo's Climate Exchange program, which aims to give young people hands-on experience in nonprofit fields, and the governor's office says he's excited to see how they're doing.
Among the interns: Esra T., New York Library Energy and Public Library: "I am attending meetings with their stakeholders as well (big and small)," she says.
"I gained a lot of exposure to how everything works."
Esra's co-worker: "At the New York Library Climate Exchange I worked on policy proposals tackling important climate issues in New York," she says.
"It's hard to words how much this experience meant into words how much this experience meant to me."
Another co-worker: "At the New York Library Climate Exchange I worked on policy proposals tackling important climate issues in New York," she says.
"It's hard to words how much this experience meant into words how
Selected Grant News Headlines
A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, Fayette County Community Foundation
Fayette County Community Foundation recently awarded over $176,000 to 23 Fayette County organizations and nonprofits for the betterment of their communities.Grants are awarded through...more
James Umble is a two-time winner of the YSU Distinguished Professor in Teaching Award.He will perform a new piece of music written for saxophone and piano by New York City composer and jazz musician...more
Worlds Within Us is a three part writing workshop for people with stories to tell.Each session will be 60 minutes, in three 20 minute slots inclduing the lesson;writing in response to prompts that...more
Foundation: Coral Gables Community Foundation
Coral Gables Community Foundation unveils needs assessment findings.Residents reported several strengths in Coral Gables, including its historic charm, quality of life, green spaces, sense of...more
Barrie Wallace dedicated her life to family, community, volunteerism, and creating opportunities for the arts and education in North Carolina, New Hampshire and Maine.She will be remembered for her...more
A $200,000 grant from the Sierra K-16 Collaborative includes a full-time intervention teacher at Mark Twain Elementary.High school students are applying to tutor elementary students in need, with...more
Washington State Music Census aims to understand economic impact of state's music scene; deadline is Friday.Washington Nightlife and Music Association recommends musicians or music-related...more
Spend Feb, April, Summer School Vacations at Creative Arts.First Rehearsal of Reading Community Singers.International Week Open House.Residents opposing proposed MBTA expansion in neighborhoods and...more
Resa Solomon-St.Lewis is the first resident chef of the 2025 season of the National Arts Centre's 1 Elgin Restaurant.She presented a delicious three-course menu at the NAC's launch event with the...more
Two cafes are launching in Jamestown.The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and The National Comedy Center.The cafes are designed to provide laughter, comfort and connection for adults with memory loss,...more
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This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.
