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Institute for Sustainable Communities Selected as National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker by the U.S. EPA

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.

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  • Montpelier, Vermont, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montpelier, VT – The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) is excited to announce its selection as a National Grantmaker for the Eastern region receiving $50,000,000 under EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) program.
  • The goal of this program is to make it easier for small, community-based organizations—particularly those with low capacity or resources—to access federal environmental justice funding.
  • "ISC is thrilled to work with the EPA to support its national Environmental Justice Grantmaking efforts alongside our partners.
  • "Emerald Cities Collaborative looks forward to working with the Institute for Sustainable Communities and collaborating with ISC's partners," said Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO.

RTW Charitable Foundation Announces Six Research Grant Recipients

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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RTW Charitable Foundation (“RTWCF”) announced today that it has awarded $900,000 in research grants to support six research studies.

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  • RTW Charitable Foundation (“RTWCF”) announced today that it has awarded $900,000 in research grants to support six research studies.
  • “Optimizing AAV-SPL gene therapy for sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome” (Julie Saba, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA).
  • “RTW Charitable Foundation is proud to provide financial and scientific support to these six incredible researchers and their respective studies.
  • In addition to delivering financial resources, RTWCF also provides grant recipients with hands-on scientific support, helping them improve or further develop their research and research tools and identify new therapeutic targets.

Charityvest Announces Community Funds: A First-of-Its Kind Social Donor-Advised Fund to Accelerate Collaborative Giving and Foster More Generosity

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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With just a few clicks, anyone can establish a tax-deductible giving pool branded for their community, group of friends, organization, audience, or cause.

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  • With just a few clicks, anyone can establish a tax-deductible giving pool branded for their community, group of friends, organization, audience, or cause.
  • Charityvest is proud to launch with 19 partners including Founders Pledge , Giving Gap , and Amazon Watch.
  • Community Funds technology enables donors to connect more meaningfully over those values, creating a richer giving experience.”
    What is a Community Fund?
  • Anyone may request to lead a Charityvest Community Fund by filling out a simple form or emailing the Charityvest team at [email protected] .

IOF Research Grants Aim to Enhance Clinical Transformation: Reviews Completed

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The first IOF Research Grants Program Review Committee consisted of 12 prominent professors who served as reviewers from all over the world.

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  • The first IOF Research Grants Program Review Committee consisted of 12 prominent professors who served as reviewers from all over the world.
  • “Orthodontic research has had fewer funding channels available for basic and clinical research over the years.
  • This year, funded grant awardees will study clinical, basic science and translational research.” explained Prof. Ravindra Nanda, editor-in-chief at Progress in Orthodontics.
  • In his view, the most distinctive trait of IOF Research Grants is its globalization.

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Announces Winners of Its Research and Preservation Grant Program

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.
  • “For the eighth consecutive year, we have the pleasure and privilege of awarding Research and Preservation Grants to deserving Latin music creators,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • In 2021, a Preservation Grant from the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation supported the launch of Phase 1 of the LAMC’s archival and preservation project.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $175,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award.

PPG, PPG Foundation invested $16.2 million in communities worldwide in 2022

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested $16.2 million in 2022, an increase of more than $2.5 million over 2021, to support more than 650 community partners and programs worldwide that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.

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  • PPG (NYSE:PPG) and the PPG Foundation today announced that they invested $16.2 million in 2022, an increase of more than $2.5 million over 2021, to support more than 650 community partners and programs worldwide that are focused on advancing education and delivering community sustainability while encouraging PPG employee volunteerism.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005215/en/
    PPG completed 87 COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® projects in 2022 in 25 countries.
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    Highlights of the 2022 community engagement commitments include:
    $9.1+ million to build the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) leaders.
  • The PPG Foundation and Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee opened the PPG STEM Lab to engage young minds who aspire to be scientists, engineers, and innovators.

$5.6 million in Funding Available to Support Afghan Evacuees and Other Newcomers

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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DENVER, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has provided $5.6 million of funding to support programs and initiatives that address the needs of newly arrived Afghans and other ORR-eligible populations residing in Colorado.

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  • "Colorado welcomes Afghans who bravely supported American forces, and this new federal funding builds upon our ongoing work to support newcomers as they build their lives here in Colorado," said Governor Jared Polis.
  • "From school-based support to mental health services, this important support is part of our work to build a Colorado for All."
  • I'll continue fighting in Congress to fulfill our promises to U.S. partners and protect Afghan evacuees."
  • A major focus of the grant support is providing linguistically and culturally responsive mental health services for ORR-eligible newcomers to Colorado.

Bright Green Announces Appointment of Seamus McAuley, Chief Operating Officer of Bright Green, as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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GRANTS, N.M., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Green Corporation (NASDAQ: BGXX) (“Bright Green” or “the Company”), one of the very few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture, and sell, legally under federal and state laws, cannabis and cannabis-related products for research, pharmaceutical applications and affiliated export, today announced that it has appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Seamus McAuley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. McAuley will succeed Terry Rafih, who will retain his role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, after successfully leading and guiding Bright Green during a transformative time for the Company. Bright Green’s executive management team currently reporting to Mr. Rafih will report to Mr. McAuley with immediate effect. The Company has also begun the process of retaining a search firm to support in the recruitment of key new executive roles.

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  • Bright Green’s executive management team currently reporting to Mr. Rafih will report to Mr. McAuley with immediate effect.
  • The Company has also begun the process of retaining a search firm to support in the recruitment of key new executive roles.
  • Terry Rafih, executive chairman of the board of directors for Bright Green, said, “The Bright Green team and I are delighted to welcome Seamus to his new role as CEO.
  • Further details on the Bright Green EB-5 program can be found by visiting our dedicated EB-5 website www.bgxxfasteb5.com .

Bright Green Announces Plans to Raise $500 Million Under EB-5 Capital Program

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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GRANTS, N.M., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Green Corporation (NASDAQ: BGXX) (“Bright Green” or “the Company”), one of the very few companies selected by the U.S. government to grow, manufacture, and sell, legally under federal and state laws, cannabis and cannabis-related products for research, pharmaceutical applications and affiliated export, today announced that it has commenced utilization of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) EB-5 Program to accelerate its 2023 growth strategy and generate significant capital for use in its greenhouse construction and operations in Grants, New Mexico.

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  • Bright Green’s participation will add significant value to the region, while also generating the capital needs for its commercial and business initiatives.
  • Bright Green, with access to the required capital, can now create and fulfill significant medical opportunities in the State.
  • Each investor participating will receive 22,005 restricted shares of Bright Green common stock and the opportunity to become a U.S.
  • Mr. Rafih added, “Using the EB-5 Program, Bright Green plans to raise more than $500 million, and the proceeds are designated for the purchase of currently optioned land and to commence the phase 2 buildout of our facilities.

Bright Green Provides Update on Progress as It Prepares for Multiple Activities in 2023

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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“We thank the DEA for their support and their continuous visits to our state-of-the-art agricultural and schedule 1 manufacturing complex in Grants,” said Terry Rafih, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Bright Green.

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  • “We thank the DEA for their support and their continuous visits to our state-of-the-art agricultural and schedule 1 manufacturing complex in Grants,” said Terry Rafih, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Bright Green.
  • Meeting these goals will further enhance our capabilities throughout 2023 and 2024 as our capital needs are achieved.
  • I am also pleased with the Bright Green teams’ progress and as a result the Company will move forward with building revenue and creating a significant future for our stakeholders.
  • “Bright Green is making fantastic progress, and 2023 promises to be a very exciting year as Bright Green and Alterola hope to come together following the completion of Bright Green’s financing activities and the completion of their processing facilities in New Mexico,” said Tim Rogers, Executive Chairman of the Board of Alterola.