Fort Valley State Awarded Almost $2 Million STOP School Violence GrantThe Department of Justice today announced nearly $126 million in funding to advance school safety under the STOP School Violence Act. The grants, awarded by the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), will help institute safety measures in and around primary and secondary schools, support school violence prevention efforts, provide training to school personnel and students and implement evidence-based threat assessments.
CreArte Latino Cultural Center Recieves Grant From FoundationCreArte Latino was recently awarded a $29,847 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation. According to Carol Fox Hartz, executive director of CreArte Latino, the funds will be used towards technical equipment and other performance needs.
Justice Department Awards Over $17.5 Million To Support Project Safe NeighborhoodsThe Department of Justice announced today that it has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program. Funding will support efforts across the country to address violent crime, including the gun violence that is often at its core. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was awarded $137,031 to administer PSN grant funds in the Northern District of Florida.
'Black-Owned Businesses' Grant Helps Owner Keep BoutiqueThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is currently accepting applications for its coalition to support black-owned businesses. One owner shares her experience after nearly losing her business.
St. Pete's Fighting Chance Fund Application Process Closes August 14St. Petersburg business owners impacted financially by COVID-19 have less than two days now left to apply for the city's Fighting Chance Fund.
St. Pete's Fighting Chance Fund Application Process Closes August 14St. Petersburg business owners impacted financially by COVID-19 have less than two days now left to apply for the city's Fighting Chance Fund.
East Tampa Property Owners May Apply For Tree Trimming GrantThe purpose of the program is to assist residents in addressing overgrown and unsafe trees before storms and winds create a hazard.
Pasco County Small Businesses Have Begun Receiving Grant ChecksSome COVID-19 relief loan checks have already been delivered to some small struggling small businesses due to the Safer-At-Home executive order.
Tampa Grant Fills Gaps Locally For Families And Small BusinessesApplication process will start for individuals and families on Friday, April 17th at noon, and Businesses can apply starting next Tuesday, April 21st at noon.