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Dallas College, Gainwell Technologies Receive More Than $1M in Grants for Specialized Training
by Lance Murray | Jun 8, 2023
Dallas College and Irving-based Gainwell Technologies have been awarded grants by the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide specialized training in the healthcare industry. This training encompasses cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced data analytics.
by Lance Murray |
Mar 22, 2023
The UWorld Cares grant program aims to strengthen the pathway to higher education, address workforce skills gaps, and eliminate barriers to higher education by partnering with community organizations.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2023
“Our researchers continue to push the envelope on developing a better understanding of cancer and new ways to help cancer patients in Texas and beyond,” said Center Director Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 7, 2023
The Center for Women Entrepreneurs at Texas Woman’s University in Denton will be accepting submissions for its Veteran Woman Entrepreneur Grant program starting March 31.
The grant program supports women veterans in Texas who own their own businesses or are interested in launching one....
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Thana Hickman-Simmons, founder and executive director of Viola's House. Her nonprofit is one of 20 that received awards. [Image: Viola's House]
Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation Award $250K Across 20 Nonprofits to Support Racial Equality
by Lance Murray | Jan 18, 2023
The grants will support 20 Dallas nonprofits that offer a wide range of programs, including high nutritional foods for senior households, family mental health services, scholarships for Oak Cliff high school students, parent peer mentoring, team sports and life skills building for girls in Southern Dallas, and more.
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by Quincy Preston |
Nov 23, 2021
The North Texas nonprofit will receive a half-million dollars from the Toyota USA Foundation to help increase the number of girls entering into a college-level STEM degree program.
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by Quincy Preston |
Feb 19, 2021
Here's a round up of resources that can help in North Texas' unprecedented winter storm.
You'll also find updates on funding, grants, and assistance for navigating the COVID-19 crisis in Dallas-Fort Worth.
You'll also find updates on funding, grants, and assistance for navigating the COVID-19 crisis in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 19, 2020
In North Texas, the grants will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas Counties, and Big Thought. The $920,000 is part of a four-year, $1 billion commitment Bank of America is making to foster workforce readiness and development in low-to-moderate-income communities.
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[Photo: via REC Foundation]
Robotics Education and Competition Foundation Receives $750K from Texas Workforce Commission
by Chantal Canales | Sep 16, 2020
The grant will be used to give thousands of Texas students access to robotics and STEM learning resources.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 30, 2020
The IF/THEN Collection aims to inspire girls to become scientists and engineers because they are 'exciting, relevant, and cool.'
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
As part of the project's kickoff, IF/THEN will offer a $1 million matching fund for teachers and a $650,000 grant program for science and technology centers and museums.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Jul 21, 2020
Nanoscope Therapeutics, a TechFW client, has closed an over-subscribed Series A funding round for its leading work on retinas, which could enable the blind to see.
In addition, Nanoscope has named Al Guillem as Chairman of the Board. Guillem (pictured below) was part of TechFW's greatest success story when ZS Pharma, a company he co-founded, was purchased by AstraZeneca for $2.7 billion.
In addition, Nanoscope has named Al Guillem as Chairman of the Board. Guillem (pictured below) was part of TechFW's greatest success story when ZS Pharma, a company he co-founded, was purchased by AstraZeneca for $2.7 billion.
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by Chantal Canales |
Jul 20, 2020
Boss Women Media and Capital One have partnered on a two-day virtual summit and pitch competition for Black female entrepreneurs and professionals. Applications are open to pitch for up to $25,000 in grants.
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Dollars for Good: North Texas Businesses Pitch In to Help Those Impacted by COVID-19
by Lance Murray | Mar 27, 2020
Here are a few of the North Texas businesses that have donated millions to help people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Comerica Bank ($4M), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ($1.2), Vistra Energy ($2M), and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 30, 2020
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving businesses and organizations in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Hilltop Opportunity Partners, On the Road Lending, Mindstream Media, Southwest Media Group, Digital Addix, TPG Growth, Novaria Group, and Trilogy Circuits.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Dec 17, 2019
One of CFT's 2019 highlights was the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day during which $50 million was raised for 3,000 nonprofits—surpassing 2018’s record of $48 million.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 1, 2019
Also in this weekly roundup of research and development news, you’ll find out how $500,000 in grants is helping a UTA research team study bridges’ effects on stream ecology and safety during floods.
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