An occasional digest of who’s giving and who’s receiving grants across the region…
Tag: Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington
Four creative neighborhoods win grants
In its sixth round of Creative Community Grants, the Center for Great Neighborhoods again will focus attention on the specific needs of four of Covington’s 19 neighborhoods. The grants, funded through multi-year support from the Kresge Foundation, total almost $25,000.…
Have one day to help Covington spruce up? (There’s a party afterwards)
Keep Covington Beautiful is preparing for the Great American Cleanup, Covington’s largest single day of volunteer service.
Temporary restaurant gets 2-day tryout
A new restaurant is coming – and then going two days later. “La Casa de Chacko,” headed by Covington resident Chacko, will offer guests two nights of sampling authentic Japanese cuisine.
Grants aim to help Covington businesses
The Center for Great Neighborhoods is focusing its fifth round of Creative Community Grants on economic opportunities in Covington. Projects receiving grants will be focused on small business growth, entrepreneurship, workforce development or expansion of job opportunities, skill building or sharing of skills with the community.
DiBello earns Covington Business Council award
Hospitality/entertainment was the theme of the Covington Business Council’s annual dinner at the Madison Events Center. Tom DiBello, Center for Great Neighborhoods executive director, received the CBC Founder Award for service in advancing the economic well-being of Covington.
Impact 100 chooses 7 finalists to compete for $406K in grants
Impact 100, a collective-giving group of female philanthropists, will award four grants of $101,500 each during its Annual Awards Celebration. Seven area nonprofits will compete. Read on to see the finalists and their project proposals…