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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) announces $100,000 in Incentive Grants to nonprofit organizations or agencies of local, state, or federal government.
SMIF seeks applications that promote new asset-based approaches on issues within its target areas. Tim Penny, President/CEO, asserts that the foundation wants to focus on specific early childhood and entrepreneur development issues. Grants up to $20,000 are available.
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Disrupting U.S. Schools Wasn't Possible Before--That May Be Changing 
Schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel, newspapers, and...more
Schools have largely been spared Disruptive Innovation of the sort that has transformed everything from retail to consumer package goods, telecommunications, computing, steel, newspapers, and...more
a Huge Step Forward”: Malaria Vaccines Roll Out in Mali 
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine will first be deployed in 19 priority health districts across five regions.The best individual protection for children under five combines vaccination, seasonal malaria...more
The R21/Matrix-M vaccine will first be deployed in 19 priority health districts across five regions.The best individual protection for children under five combines vaccination, seasonal malaria...more
The Revolutionary Solution to Head Lice That's Changing Healthcare 
The Eddies is a nonprofit that brings innovators together.It was rebranded back in twenty-eighteen and through mass Innovation became a nonprofit.Joanna and Kelly are the founders of Joanna's, a...more
The Eddies is a nonprofit that brings innovators together.It was rebranded back in twenty-eighteen and through mass Innovation became a nonprofit.Joanna and Kelly are the founders of Joanna's, a...more
Unveiling the Impact of Inclusive Leadership on Innovative Behavior Among Female ... 
Relational identity and organizational identity jointly played a chain mediating role between inclusive leadership and the innovative behavior of female employees with two children.The organizational...more
Relational identity and organizational identity jointly played a chain mediating role between inclusive leadership and the innovative behavior of female employees with two children.The organizational...more
Ai's Future Demand Requires Innovation and Energy Solutions 
Schneider Electric highlights AI-driven growth, data centre demands, and sustainability ahead of Computex 2025 launch.Schneider Electric discussed AI's rapid growth and its demand for electricity,...more
Schneider Electric highlights AI-driven growth, data centre demands, and sustainability ahead of Computex 2025 launch.Schneider Electric discussed AI's rapid growth and its demand for electricity,...more
Mary Ann Wolf: N.C. Can and Should Be A Leader in School Nutrition 
Mary Ann Wolf is president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina.Wolf: In local public schools across North Carolina, millions of students receive breakfast and lunch at...more
Mary Ann Wolf is president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina.Wolf: In local public schools across North Carolina, millions of students receive breakfast and lunch at...more
From Research Labs to Practical Reality: Innovative Approaches to Autism Treatment 
Oti - the Israeli Autism Association, is advancing the development of children and adults on the autism spectrum.Recent years have witnessed a profound transformation in our understanding of autism...more
Oti - the Israeli Autism Association, is advancing the development of children and adults on the autism spectrum.Recent years have witnessed a profound transformation in our understanding of autism...more
Ghana Commended For Innovative Strategies Towards Malaria Elimination 
COPEMA seeks to mobilise parliamentary support to increase domestic funding and ensure effective implementation of malaria control strategies.The disease accounts for approximately 600,000 deaths...more
COPEMA seeks to mobilise parliamentary support to increase domestic funding and ensure effective implementation of malaria control strategies.The disease accounts for approximately 600,000 deaths...more
Mp Tourism Unveils Immersive Zone At Kidzania Showcasing the State's Top Attractions 
MP Tourism Unveils Immersive Zone at KidZania Showcasing the State's Top Attractions.The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Experience Center was officially inaugurated at Kid Zania Mumbai.The initiative is...more
MP Tourism Unveils Immersive Zone at KidZania Showcasing the State's Top Attractions.The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Experience Center was officially inaugurated at Kid Zania Mumbai.The initiative is...more
Nonsurgical Advances in Treating Scoliosis in Children 
The Momentum Spine App enables radiation-free assessment and provides digital models of the patient's spine.The smartphone app technology starts with parents taking videos of their children at home...more
The Momentum Spine App enables radiation-free assessment and provides digital models of the patient's spine.The smartphone app technology starts with parents taking videos of their children at home...more
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In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
