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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Gives $250,000 in Grants to 50 Community Charities Around the World
Funds to Support Mental Health, Human Trafficking Prevention and Children's Wellness HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, proudly announces the distribution of $250,000 in grants to 50 local nonprofit organizations across the globe. These $5,000 grants are part of the foundation's annual commitment to help strengthen the communities in which Hard Rock operates through targeted support of impactful, grassroots initiatives. The 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant Program supports three focus areas: Mental health awareness and research Prevention of human trafficking and promotion of human rights Children's wellness and education The deserving, locally based organizations selected this year span 15 countries and over 40 cities, reflecting the brand's global reach and deep community connections. From autism awareness in the Maldives and childhood educational support in Mexico, to youth wellness in Austria and support for people experiencing homelessness in Florida, the 2025 recipients exemplify purpose-driven work that uplifts communities. "Since 2016, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local programs focused on healing and hope," said Tracy Bradford, President of the Hard Rock Heals Foundation and Seminole Hard Rock Support Services. "This year's grant recipients, whether serving children, combating homelessness, or standing up for human rights, embody the spirit of our mottos: 'Love All – Serve All' and 'Take Time to Be Kind.'" The program empowers each Hard Rock property to nominate one charity annually. Examples of 2025 grant recipients include: The Bowery Mission (nominated by Hard Rock Cafe New York) – Serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia (nominated by REVERB by Hard Rock Atlanta) – Granting life-changing wishes to critically ill children Maldives Autism Association (nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Maldives) – Providing resources for children and families with autism Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay (nominated by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa) – Supporting survivors of human trafficking Cruz Roja Española (nominated by Hard Rock Hotel Marbella) – Offering essential care and education to underserved children CAREER WARDROBE (nominated by Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia) – Empowering women through professional development The full list of 2025 grant recipients is available at About Hard Rock Heals Foundation®The Hard Rock Heals Foundation® is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization that oversees all philanthropic activities for Hard Rock International. Guided by the belief that music is a universal force for good, the Foundation funds health, wellness, disaster relief, and community-based programs that promote healing through music and kindness. Since launching its grant program in 2016, Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local organizations making a lasting impact. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hard Rock International Sign in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
America's National Parks™ Awards $250,000 to 11 National Park Service Units for Educational Programs Honoring America's 250th Anniversary
Fort Washington, Pa. - June 26th, 2025 - America's National Parks™ is excited to announce it has awarded a total of $250,000 to 11 National Park Service units through the America's National Parks™ 250th Grant Program - History Happens Here. This grant supports the parks' efforts in the upcoming celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. 'It's amazing to be able to support the national park sites and Rangers through this grant program to enhance the visitor experience and stories told at these American Revolution sites,' says Stan Anton Marketing & Communications Manager at Eastern National. 'We're extremely confident that these grant funds will be put to good use, and I personally can't wait to get out there to see these programs come to life. Many of these exhibits will live well beyond 2026 and will be another tool to provide educational opportunities on our nation's history.' America's National Parks™ is thrilled to support these 11 parks to fulfill educational programs supporting America's 250th over the course of the next year and a half. These programs will be underway no later than Spring 2026. The Parks and Programs Grant Recipients: Andersonville National Historic Site will use the America's National Parks™ grant funds for travel assistance to take their new America's 250th traveling trunk program to schools and other off-site locations in the park's commuting area. The trunk is a tool to teach classes and groups the story of our nation's Prisoners of War, especially those during the American Revolution. Boston National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to support commemorative events for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with multi-day events. This project encourages local visitors and tourists to engage in a variety of experiences around citizenship, national identity, and belonging. Fire Island National Seashore will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to develop a series of exhibits that explore the multifaceted history of the William Floyd Estate and its inhabitants as part of America's 250th commemoration. Using museum objects, archival documents, and historic photographs, these exhibits will illuminate key themes, including the role of labor at the estate, the experiences of women within the household, the military service of both the Floyd family and the laborers who lived and worked on the estate, and William Floyd's contributions to the Revolutionary War and the founding of the nation. Fort Stanwix National Monument will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create a professional development experience for local teachers, a traveling exhibit about child life/involvement at Fort Stanwix and in the Continental Army, an America's 250th ranger-led offsite education program geared towards 4th and 5th-grade students, and an America's 250th lesson plan to reach schools too far away from the park to either visit or schedule an offsite program. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds by installing five high-quality reproduction artworks at key locations throughout the park. Each piece will represent a distinct era in America's 250-year history, including the Cherokee period, European settlement, the American Revolution, the Antebellum era, the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, and the present day. Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to engage the public and community partners in exploring the history and legacy of George Washington's first Revolutionary War headquarters through dynamic programming. Funding will support speaker honoraria, event filming for future online access, and outreach efforts to expand audience engagement. Minute Man National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create an exhibit space in its exhibit room for its musket balls, new exhibit panels, and reconfigure the exhibit room to include an original piece from the North Bridge for display. Moores Creek National Battlefield will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to create audio descriptions of park exhibits and create a tactile map of Moores Creek National Battlefield. This will ensure that more visitors to the park can enjoy and understand the park's story by making it as accessible as possible. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to provide an honorarium for a scholar, an honorarium for an artist, and the necessary funds to mount an exhibition, all related to an upcoming book about William Rotch Sr., a Quaker from Nantucket accused of disloyalty four times in three countries over two decades (1775 – 1795). He became a cautionary tale for those who dared dissent. Salem Maritime National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to expand the interpretive story of the park's rich privateering history by developing four separate exhibits across the park to reach prospective visitors across a full range of locations including the park's Visitor Center, during Park Ranger guided Derby House tours, visitors to the America's National Parks™ shared Waite and Pierce store, and outdoor displays on the waterfront. Springfield Armory National Historic Site will use America's National Parks™ grant funds to stage three special events designed to recenter and reinterpret the role that the area of Springfield Armory National Historic Site played in the American Revolution. Investing in these events — 'Preparing the Noble Train,' 'State Fair for All of New England,' 'The Continental Arsenal at Springfield,' and 'Reenactment of Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery' — will bring this site's exceptional history to a broader audience. Through these grants, America's National Parks™ aims to deliver on its mission to enhance visitor experiences and support the preservation of national parks. For more information on America's National Parks™ and how it is supporting the National Park Service during America's 250th Anniversary, visit here. About America's National Parks™: America's National Parks™ provides quality educational experiences to national park visitors through our park stores, interpretive services, and custom products. Proceeds from your purchases and donations at America's National Parks™ stores support education and preservation at the National Park Service sites where we operate. We provide products and services that inspire people to enjoy and protect America's national parks for future generations of park lovers. For over 70 years, we've been a loyal supporter of the National Park Service, giving back more than $183 million in aid, thanks to your purchases and donations.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LIST: Austin federal grant funding losses include $50M for flood mitigation, $15M for public health
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin is starting to see the direct impact of federal cuts on its services and staff. In a work session Tuesday, Austin City Council members talked about the city's five-year financial forecast. While much of that discussion surrounded the state cap on property tax, and the impact that state law has had on local government, federal cuts are also a major concern for Austin leaders. 'We find ourselves in real financial pressure for this upcoming budget cycle and the needs of our community are great and they are increasing as more services are cut at the federal level,' Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes said. In a memo from the city of Austin's Intergovernmental Relations Office, staff said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is ending a number of resiliency grants. The city of Austin expects to lose $50 million it was anticipating for hardening major infrastructure as a result. '[FEMA] is ending its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program and canceling all BRIC applications from Fiscal Years 2020-2023 if funds have not been distributed in communities. Staff is still reviewing the impact. There is an expected loss of a $50 million BRIC Flood Mitigation grant,' city staff wrote. A city spokesperson said that grant was earmarked for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal Project which would help protect the South Austin Regional (SAR) Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Austin Energy Sand Hill Energy Center (SHEC) from major flood events. 'It has been estimated that a single catastrophic flood event at the facilities could cause losses of over $1.6 billion at the site…both plants would be inoperable and unable to generate electricity or treat wastewater,' the city's website said. The city said that wastewater treatment plan represents half the wastewater treatment plant capacity for the city, and the energy center represents 24% of the base load power capacity. Because the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funding, Austin Public Health (APH) said five grants and 27 full-time staff will be cut in their current capacity. APH said the city will work to move those employees to other vacant positions through the remainder of the fiscal year (end of September). 'To clarify, the annualized cost is $7.5M, but through multi-year grants, it may add up to approximately $15M. An additional 28 or more staff members may be affected by more cuts,' APH said. The city said because nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington D.C. were placed on administrative leave, grants and contracts are unlikely to move forward. 'Austin Public Library (APL) submitted three grant applications that will no longer be considered, resulting in a loss of $275K in prospective funding,' the memo said. The Intergovernmental Relations Office said the Department of Energy has informed them it's finalizing a list of contracts to cancel. 'The City of Austin was notified that a $1 million grant for Advanced Grid Responsive Technologies for Existing Multifamily Properties may be included for cancellation,' staff wrote. The city's Intergovernmental Relations Office said it will continue to keep city leaders updated on further changes. 'We can only anticipate more,' Fuentes said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Duke Energy Offers $500,000 To Support South Carolina First Responders
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 4, 2025 /3BL/ - South Carolina government agencies and nonprofits can now apply for grants up to $20,000 to fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery operations. What's happening: Duke Energy Foundation is offering $500,000 through the 2025 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program to support severe weather emergency preparedness across the Palmetto State. Why it matters: Hurricane Helene's impact on South Carolina was historic, widespread and deadly – forever changing lives and landscapes. The storm also forced communities and their first responders to rethink how they prepare for future severe weather events. Duke Energy Foundation microgrants will help local governments and nonprofits improve their planning and responses. How it works Application process: South Carolina nonprofits and governmental agencies can apply for individual grants up to $20,000 through April 25. Eligible projects: Funding is available to support equipment upgrades, communication tools, specialized training, planning initiatives, severe weather materials and kits, storm shelters and preparedness activities that benefit low-income communities. More info and application: Go to for complete details. By the numbers What they're saying Duke Energy FoundationDuke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. More information is available at and the Duke Energy News Center . Follow Duke Energy on X , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook , and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. Contact: Ryan Mosier24-Hour: 800.559.3853 View original content here . Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Duke Energy Corporation
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Electric reliability improvements focus of new Texas Energy Fund program
Feb. 13—AUSTIN — The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on Thursday approved a new rule establishing the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP). The program will provide grants to Texas electric utilities and power generators outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region. Grants can finance modernization, weatherization, reliability and resiliency enhancements, and vegetation management. "Every corner of our state faces unique weather threats and challenges, and ensuring every Texas electric utility and power generator maintains a resilient system is essential to providing reliable, affordable power to all Texans," PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson said in a news release. "The rule approved today will ensure that the TEF improves electric reliability for all Texans, whether inside or outside the ERCOT region." The new rule, TAC 16 §25.512, implements provisions of Senate Bill 2627, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023. It establishes procedures for applying for a grant under the OEGP, and the eligibility requirements and terms of the grant awards. The ERCOT region encompasses about 75 percent of the geographic area of Texas. Some electric utilities that serve Texas consumers are not located within ERCOT. According to the rule, Texas electric utilities and power generators outside of the ERCOT region may apply for grants for the following types of projects: facility modernization, facility weatherization, reliability and resiliency, and vegetation management. Those categories are defined in detail in the rule. Qualifying entities may not apply for grants to pay debt or construct or upgrade a facility not located in Texas, among other restrictions. Specifics regarding the grant application procedure, review process, and grant award amounts are outlined in the rule. Requirements for monitoring and assessing the performance of projects funded by the grants will be outlined in each individual grant agreement. The Outside ERCOT Grant Program is one of four Texas Energy Fund (TEF) programs created under the Powering Texas Forward Act, which was established by the Texas Legislature through passage of Senate Bill 2627 in 2023. The rule establishing the Outside ERCOT Grant Program adopted today is the third TEF rule adopted by the Commission. The In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program rule and the Completion Bonus Grant Program rule were adopted on March 21 and April 25th, 2024, respectively. Additional information about the Texas Energy Fund is available on the PUCT website: Texas Energy Fund.
