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HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut By The Numbers Reports on CCP's Giving in Connecticut: The latest report from the Connecticut Council of Philanthropy (CCP), which highlights philanthropic giving in Connecticut shows that as giving across the U.S. has increased, the opposite is true of Connecticut, even as individual giving – which makes up the lion’s share of giving – has increased.
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NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Highlighted by major funding for early childhood development programs as part of its signature First Years First Initiative, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has wrapped up its 2016 grantmaking year with more than $230,000 in grants and scholarships.
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NEW GLOUCESTER, ME -- The Avangrid Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for master’s studies in energy and/or the environment at Binghamton University, Cornell University, the University of Connecticut, Oregon State University, the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Maine, and the University of Rochester in the United States; ICAI School of Engineering in Spain; and the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom for the 2017/2018 academic year. The Scholarship application deadline is 8 a.m. (EST) February 17, 2017.
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SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the first round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017. Regional nonprofits, students and schools are invited to apply for funding during the winter grants cycle from January through March.
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A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the December 2016 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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Cox Charities Northeast, a charitable giving initiative of Cox Communications, is currently accepting applications for its 2017 Cox Charities Community Grant program. Cox Charities Community Grants supports non-profit organizations providing summer enrichment and after-school programming focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning. The application deadline is January 18, 2017.
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The November Digest includes feature headlines: RFP Announced: Connecticut Working Cities Challenge; Governor Malloy Honors Community Foundations in CT; Giving Circle Participants Urged to Participate in Survey; $210K Grant for Coordinated Access to Reduce Homelessness Among Children and Youth; Report Highlights Progress in Advancing Health Equity for All Residents; College Coaching Initiative Nearly Doubles Graduation Rates; Initial Evaluation of Bridgeport School's SEL Favorable; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the November 2016 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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RICHMOND, VA -- The Dominion is seeking qualified high school seniors for the Dominion Memorial Scholarship Fund. Online applications are being accepted through Januay 31, 2017.