Chilean government awards grant to help Marin brothers launch travel startup - Marin Independent-Journal

Chilean government awards grant to help Marin brothers launch travel startup Marin Independent-Journal Noah and Michael Aron learned their San Rafael-based company, DoTheGlobe, was one of 100 startups to receive a grant from the Start-Up Chile program in late December. The company lets regular people in developing and developed countries sell their ... and more »

Government halts for green grants to retrofit homes - Canadian Real Estate Magazine

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Government halts for green grants to retrofit homes Canadian Real Estate Magazine By March 31 this year, all retrofit renovations will need to be complete, and grant applications will be due by June 30. In March last year, the government extended the program by adding $400 million. Homeowners were allowed to apply for grants of up ... Federal government's ecoENERGY Retrofit program endsMontreal Gazette End to federal home retrofit program a blow to contractorsVictoria Times Colonist Federal government pulls plug on ecoENERGY Retrofit programToronto Star Globe and Mail -News1130 -Global Edmonton all 64 news articles »

Obama green jobs program faces further investigation - USA TODAY

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Obama green jobs program faces further investigation USA TODAY ... USA TODAY WASHINGTON – House Republicans are expanding their probe into the Obama administration's energy programs, investigating $500 million in green job training grants that placed just 10% of trainees in jobs, according to a government report. and more »

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight - Chicago Tribune (blog)

Naming names latest tactic in scholarship fight Chicago Tribune (blog) Monday, the Better Government Association posted online a “nice” list — a roster of members of the Illinois General Assembly who have voluntarily opted out of the controversial legislative scholarship program. That century-old perk annually allows ... and more »

Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millions - Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Quinn: Boost low-income college grants by tens of millions Chicago Sun-Times Pat Quinn plans to announce an expansion of the state program that provides financial aid grants to Ilinois low-income students. Quinn is shown with Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas (R) as they share ribbon cutting duties during the ... and more »