A commitment to improve health in Milwaukee is getting a little boost from a hometown superstar. The Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation and GE HealthCare are partnering to "power Milwaukee forward." The goal is to improve health outcomes in the city of Milwaukee, recognizing that a strong community means investing in the health of its residents. GE HealthCare … [Read more...] about Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, GE HealthCare announce initiative to improve health in Milwaukee
Grants Awarded
Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Spectrum awarded the Greater Milwaukee Foundation $45,000 as part of Spectrum’s Digital Education Grant Program. A portion of the grant is being used for a Microsoft Office Certification class for students in Milwaukee. A check presentation took place during the class, and each of the participants in the class received a new Google Chromebook … [Read more...] about Spectrum awards Greater Milwaukee Urban League $45,000 Digital Education Grant
The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., awards nine community organizations
The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., established by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, awarded nine organizations with $1,200 each on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Those organizations presented an award along with their representatives included: ABCD (After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) – Ellen Schupper; Common Ground Heathcare Cooperative – Jennifer … [Read more...] about The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., awards nine community organizations
PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
The PNC Foundation is awarding a $600,000 grant to support the launch of the Black Business Boost Fund, an ecosystem designed to increase opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee. The program will include direct equity investments, technical assistance, credit recovery, incubation, access to co-working space, working … [Read more...] about PNC Foundation commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for under-invested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
City grant money to be used for marketing campaigns, murals and community events The City of Milwaukee will be distributing a total of $102,000 to 18 community groups to reduce reckless driving. These grants aim to reduce reckless driving behavior and decrease the number of traffic crashes by creating safer streets, fostering community involvement, and building awareness … [Read more...] about Community groups to receive more than $100,000 to help curb reckless driving
Construction nears on GMF-MCW-Royal Capital site, introduced as ThriveOn King Drive
With construction imminent, the community-centered ThriveOn Collaboration has announced ThriveOn King as the name of its physical home at 2153 N. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. The collaboration’s lead organizations – Royal Capital Group, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation – anticipate work will begin in spring 2021, now that the purchase of the … [Read more...] about Construction nears on GMF-MCW-Royal Capital site, introduced as ThriveOn King Drive
National Park Service awards $7.7 million in grants to historically Black colleges and universities
Grants will preserve historic structures on HBCU campuses in 12 states The National Park Service (NPS) announced on Friday, April 24, 2020, $7.7 million in grants to 18 projects in 12 states for the preservation of historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Since the 1990s, the National Park Service has awarded more than $60 … [Read more...] about National Park Service awards $7.7 million in grants to historically Black colleges and universities
Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants awarded
Program invests in capital projects and education efforts The City of Milwaukee has identified twenty-four different programs that increase access to, or information about, healthy food in underserved neighborhoods, and these programs will share a total of up to $400,000 in city-funded grants. The Fresh Food Access Fund grant recipients are located in neighborhoods on the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants awarded
Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
MPS’ Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School, the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Milwaukee Area Technical College have been selected to receive a portion of a $1 million Southwest Airlines Charitable Grant that focuses on building a stronger workforce of tomorrow. The grant will fund the Expanding Milwaukee's Aviation Pipeline project. The Texas-based airline … [Read more...] about Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., and American Family Insurance have announced the recipients of the inaugural Let The Music Play program grants. Three programs in Milwaukee Public Schools will receive funding to support music education. Grant-winning programs incorporate a performance element for young people; funding helps provide access to equipment or musical training that … [Read more...] about MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants