Schools, scout troops and local community organizations interested in helping the environment can now apply for conservation grants from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. The 2009 C.D. “Buzz” Besadny grants provide up to $1,500 to private and public organizations and government agencies in support of small-scale conservation projects, promoting the responsible stewardship of …

LOS ANGELES – “American Idol” has allocated more than $64 million in grants to six U.S. and international charities from contributions to its “Idol Gives Back” fundraising event.

Sun Staff Report AYER — The Ayer Education Foundation voted to fund 12 educational enrichment grants to help support the curriculum at Ayer Middle-High School and Page Hilltop School. The foundation allocated $10,000 for its fall 2008 grant cycle out of more than $28,000 in requests.

Despite the gloomy economy, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is keeping up its funding level of grants for local organizations.

The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation announced a $3.6 million endowment of 36 grants Tuesday, emphasizing non-profit programs in Bandera, Bexar, Comal and Kendall counties.

Having placed an increased emphasis on mentoring the city’s at-risk youth, the Grizzlies awarded $275,000 worth of grants to 11 local nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, during the foundation’s annual Partners Recognition breakfast at the Church Health Center’s Hope & Healing Center.

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