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Oregon Offers Grants to Qualified Museums
In Oregon, qualified museums can now apply for grant funds to help with their collections, heritage tourism, education and interpretive projects. The awards range from $2,000 to $10,000 in value. The funds will be distributed by the ...
New Orleans Distributes Grants to Bars, Clubs in 2021
The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality industries were hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related closures. Several rounds of federal funding have been distributed to states, and now states are distributing ...
How to Apply for Grants
During the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020, there were billions upon billions of dollars in grants floating around. The federal government funded individual states through the CARES Act, and states got billions of dollars each and decided to...
The Beginner's Guide to Finding and Applying for Grants
Applying for grants can be intimidating, especially if you're new to the process. The following comprehensive beginner's guide will provide the necessary tools required to identify suitable grant opportunitie...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
IRS Updates FAQs on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...
SNAP and WIC Funding at Risk: States Warn Payments May Stop in November if Government Shutdown Continues
Millions of Americans may lose their SNAP food benefits in November 2025 if the federal government shutdown doesn’t end soon. States like Pennsylvania, New Jersey...
Social Security for Americans Overseas: Can You Get Payments Abroad?
If you're a U.S. citizen living or traveling abroad, you can usually keep receiving your Social Security payments. Here’s a simple guide to understanding who qualifies and how to get your benef...
What’s the Average Social Security Check in Your State in 2025? Here’s the Full Breakdown
It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...