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Urgent: Set Up Direct Deposit Before Social Security Ends Paper Checks

A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...

OPM COLA 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About Next Year’s Pay Boost

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

California Retrofit Grants to Safeguard Your Home for the Next Earthquake

The Federal Emergency Management Agency 'FEMA' has provided the State of California a massive grant in the amount of $20 million. This is primarily for its Brace and Bolt program, otherwise ca...

Failing Comic Book Stores Set to Receive Grants

In times of economic downturn, particularly in recessions with high levels of unemployment, people do not spend money on items that are mostly considered luxuries. This includes fancier, more expensive food items, new items ...

Community Schools Receive Operational Grant Assistance

Schools in Bucks and Montgomery County, PA, have received some safety grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The schools will use the funds to boost their security systems. The funds do not have to be spen...

One of the best ways to get money to do what you've always longed to do is by applying for a grant. That will give you a chance of getting free money ...

The two processes will take up most of your time. Moreover, you might not succeed even after spending a substantial amou...

Iowa City Offers Grants for Retail Businesses

In Iowa City, IA, empty storefronts are plaguing the downtown streets. The same is true in other towns throughout the United States. Most of the empty storefronts are related to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some h...

Round Rock Educators Receive Small Grants

Round Rock Texas wasn't among the hardest hit areas during the COVID lock-downs last year, but their education system still look a lot of damage. Although Texas is one of the first states to fully open back up, one cannot downplay t...

Tips on Getting Personal Grants during the Covid-19 Pandemic

During any pandemic, individuals need to communicate with their granters as soon as possible. You may have received grants in the past but have no current one. You may apply for funding from funders that financed y...