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Cracking down on Super Bowl counterfeits

Marketplace  Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:00

Authorities from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently seizied around $5 million worth of counterfeit NFL merchandise.


 

Staples Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 12/29/2011 - 00:20

This year, the Massachusetts-based foundation awarded grants in support of efforts to provide youth with the skills and resources needed to become responsible and caring citizens....


 

Carnegie Corporation Awards $5 Million to New York City Public L...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Wed, 12/28/2011 - 00:20

The grant will be used to expand services and resources across each of New York City's three library systems and to strengthen the long-standing partnership between the region's public libraries and public schools....


 

Knight Foundation Commits $2.5 Million to Support Public Media I...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 12/12/2011 - 00:20

To be launched in March and operated by the Public Media Exchange, the Public Media Accelerator will provide funding and expertise to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas for strengthening the impact of public media....


 

William T. Grant Foundation Awards $2.5 Million for Youth Health...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sun, 12/11/2011 - 00:20

The grants will support researchers and organizations working to understand and improve the environments in which at-risk youth spend time....


 

Mansbach Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to the Foundation for t...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sat, 12/03/2011 - 00:20

The gift will create an endowment that will help support twenty designated nonprofits located mostly in the Ashland, Kentucky, area....


 

Mercy Corps Receives $2.5 Million From Gates Foundation

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 10/20/2011 - 23:20

The grant will enable Mercy Corps to assist pastoralists and their families in northeastern Kenya, bolster long-term economic recovery in the region, and help communities become more resilient to drought in the future....


 

Former President of Cape Verde Awarded Ibrahim Prize for Achieve...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Sat, 10/15/2011 - 23:20

Pedro Pires was awarded the $5 million prize for his vision in transforming Cape Verde into a model of democracy, stability, and increased prosperity that helped the small island nation achieve middle-income country status....


 

Foundations, Federal Agencies Collaborate on Arts Initiative Des...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 09/15/2011 - 23:20

In conjunction with its launch, ArtPlace has announced grants totaling $11.5 million to thirty-four projects in cities across the country that have developed a new model to help towns and cities thrive....


 

Daniels Fund Awards $10.5 Million in Third-Quarter Grants

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Wed, 09/07/2011 - 01:20

Third-quarter grants were awarded to nonprofits working to enhance educational opportunities for youth and provide services to the homeless and disadvantaged in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming....