Nonprofits Receive Combined $953K Grants Across US Programs

Several grants have recently been awarded to support educational and cultural programs across various communities. Volunteers of America North Louisiana received a $500,000 grant from the Travis White Fund at the Community Foundation of North Louisiana to support its Communities In Schools and LightHouse programs, benefiting over 6,000 students. Virginia Humanities at WHRO distributed $113,193 among 24 nonprofits in Hampton Roads to fund projects that explore local history and culture, including living history reenactments and public programming on significant educational figures. The Powell County Foundation continues to provide grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 for charitable purposes such as human needs, arts, and economic development, having awarded over $340,000 since 1999. Additionally, the Butte-Silver Bow Public Library is promoting literacy by giving away free books across all genres to the community. These initiatives highlight ongoing investments in education, culture, and community development through philanthropic grants.