Posts Tagged ‘Grant funding’
IRSD Receives State Grant for Early Literacy
The Elementary Department of Instruction at the Indian River School District has been awarded over $146,000 through round two of the Delaware Department of Education’s Bridge to Practice Grant. This investment will further support the district’s literacy mission to ensure that all students become proficient readers by the end of third grade. It also in…
Read MoreClothing Our Kids Awarded $10,000 From the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program
Clothing Our Kids of Sussex County has received a $10,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program. The nonprofit spends more than $156,000 annually on new school clothing for local children, and officials say the grant will help provide complete clothing packages for up to 34 students, with each child receiving a complete package that…
Read MoreDE & MD Receiving BEACH Act Grant Funding for Water Quality Monitoring from EPA
The EPA has announced $944,000 in grant funding to monitor water quality at beaches for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The monitoring also includes public notification of elevated levels of bacteria that makes swimming unsafe. The funding comes from the Beaches Environmental Assessment and coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Delaware will receive $209,000 and Maryland will…
Read MoreEPA Announces Over $10 Million for Delaware to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
Over $10.1-million in grant funding through the EPA to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Delaware Communities that need it most has been announced. This funding is now available for communities, drinking water systems and private well owners to help with testing, planning and infrastructure projects addressing PFAS and other emerging contaminants – included on…
Read MoreDE & MD to Receive EPA Funding to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches
Federal grant funding from the EPA will help with monitoring water quality at beaches in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. A total of $962,000 in grant funding will be available through the BEACH Act – or Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act. It’s anticipated that Delaware will receive $210,000 and $265,000 for Maryland (Pennsylvania: …
Read MoreMd. Announces $3-Million For Organizations Involved In Fighting Hate Crime
More than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions will get a portion of $3-million to support their efforts to reduce hate crimes. Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding Tuesday, saying it is being distributed based on Maryland State Police violent and hate crime data by county, and through a competitive application process. The money is…
Read MoreFunding Awarded to Delaware Tech in Georgetown for Automotive Training Center
US Senator Tom Carper and Delaware Tech President, Dr. Mark Brainard along with Sussex County’s Economic Development Director are announcing a $1.97-million grant awarded to Del Tech and Community College in Georgetown to build a new automotive training center. The 13,500 square foot center will include 2 classrooms, a tool room, two training garages and…
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