California Extends Financial Aid Deadline Amid Wildfires

The California Student Aid Commission has extended its priority state aid deadline for students in LA and Ventura counties to April 2 due to ongoing wildfires, as declared by Governor Gavin Newsom. This extension benefits high school and current Chico State students who miss the March 3 deadline for state-funded aid applications, which remains unchanged for others. In Philadelphia, the Black Music City program is inviting applications for grants aimed at supporting Black artists, with a deadline of February 3, and a total of $100,000 available for funding. Meanwhile, the IRS is set to issue payments of up to $1,400 to taxpayers who missed the Recovery Rebate Credit, with checks expected to arrive by late January for those who qualify. Additionally, voluntary organizations in the Western Isles can apply for capital grant funding for health-beneficial projects, with applications due by January 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect ongoing efforts to support education, arts, disaster recovery, and community health across various regions.