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Organizations operating in the U.S. and international locations are eligible to apply. To date, an average of 400 requests are received annually; approximately 10 percent are awarded grants. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Pathways to Progress. The future competitiveness of urban centers around the world hinges on the positive economic outcomes of young people.
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Many of the festivals on tap for the spring have been around for so long that they’ve turned into tried-and-true spring traditions — the Italian Market Festival, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair and Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show — while many have gained popularity in fairly recent years — Philadelphia Science Festival, Roots Picnic and Philly Beer Week. Check out more fun happenings below in our guide to the spring festival season.
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Local Giving Circle to Award $15,000 to an Aspiring Social Innovator. The Philadelphia-based giving circle Women for Social Innovation, a donor advised fund of WOMEN’S WAY, is seeking applicants for the Turning Point Prize, seed money awarded to an individual who seeks to address a problem affecting women, girls and families in the Greater Philadelphia area.
The submission deadline is January 16, 2015. The annual prize of $15,000, which can be sought by a man or a woman, is intended for “people who have creative ideas outside the traditional boxes — someone who is passionate about a new idea but needs funding to get started,” said Andrea Anania, the chair of the organization. VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets. 2014 POOPOOPAPER Wholesale Order Sheet All Items. About AFAR Media » AFAR Foundation. Founded in 2008 as the philanthropic affiliate of AFAR Media, the AFAR Foundation provides experiential travel to youth through its flagship program, Learning AFAR.
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