Change Through Entrepreneurship: Lessons From the Lemonade Stand, Part 3


credit:

Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.

The monies are managed through a Program Related Investment (PRI) fund and deployed as capital for the purpose of launching businesses.

Significant Matters raised over $850,000 of venture philanthropy funds that were invested in businesses focused on creating sustainable and transformational solutions.

Read the Entire Article


Selected Grant News Headlines

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

Citi Foundation Accepting Proposals For 2025 Global Innovation Challenge
Foundation: Citi Foundation

50 community organizations will receive $500,000 each in grant support for innovative employment solutions for low-income youth.The 2025 Global Innovation Challenge builds on Citi and the Citi...more

Nonprofit Organization Market Size Report, 2033

The nonprofit organization market contains entities dedicated to social reasons, network improvement, and charitable activities.Despite their noble missions, nonprofits regularly war with financial...more

You Should Know ... Benjamin Hersch

Benjamin Hersch is associate development director of American University Hillel in Washington, D.C.Hersch grew up in a Conservative Jewish family in Edison, New Jersey.He is a graduate of Brandeis...more

Eric County Community Foundation Announces Changes to Its Board

Jordan Sternberg is a regional area manager of social media and digital content for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Sandusky.Matthew Ehrhardt is assistant director of EHOVE Career Center in...more

Acf of the Gila Valley to Host Grant Application Workshops For Local Nonprofits
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation

ACF of the Gila Valley to host grant application workshops for local nonprofits.workshops will support local organizations applying for funding.Applications due no later than Wednesday, April 30.The...more

Granttalk Ep 39: Wayne County Community Foundation
Foundation: Wayne County Community Foundation

GrantTalk Ep 39: Community Foundation Grants with Ryanne Jennings.Ryanne's passion for her community and the foundation's mission shines through as she shares how WCCF pools resources into a variety...more

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to Host Cybersecurity Link and Learn Seminar
Foundation: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to host cybersecurity Link and Learn seminar.The free, educational session is open to nonprofit staff and volunteers.The session will be open to the small...more

Community Foundation Gives More Than $5 Million to Nonprofits in 2024

In 2024, the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado facilitated the granting of more than $5 million to nonprofits in the region.Human services, youth and education top funding sectors."Our...more

West Springs to Officially Close March 10

West Springs Hospital will officially cease operations on March 10.The organization will ensure a smooth transition of medical records and ongoing treatment to other inpatient healthcare...more

Housing Developers Leverage Calaim For People Experiencing Homelessness

Affordable Housing Developers Use CalAIM to Help the Unhoused.California Health Care Foundation is facilitating a working group of affordable housing developers.The working group intends to achieve...more

Thursday February 27, 2025


Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight



Dress Shoes That Promote Social Consciousness


A list of eight socially conscious dress shoes has been collected  and provided by CauseArtist, a news site that feature brands, people,and products that are creating social good in the world of business and fashion.



Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs


Rehabilitation Services-Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States, Recovery Act | VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program | Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation | State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Grants to States for Loan Repayment Program | Tree Assistance Program | Atlantic Coastal Fisheries Cooperative Management Act | Veterans Transportation Program | | Site Style by YAML | Grants.gov | Grants | Grants News | Sitemap | Privacy Policy

Edited by: Michael Saunders

© 2008-2025 Copyright Michael Saunders