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Amazon Commits $53M in Funding to Accelerate Climate Innovations by Women

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The company also has contributed funds to support equity in business, such as its October 2022 launch of Amazon Catalytic Capital , aimed at investing $150 million in venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators and venture studios that support entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups.

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What is a Grant?

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You can access a database for federal grants at Grants.gov. Usually, state grants are awarded to finance or reimburse activities that meet the State’s priorities and objectives at that time and are meant to support small businesses located within their territories. State Grants. SBA Grants. Nonprofit Organizations.

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8 Cryptocurrency Scams to Avoid

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” The joke caused laughs, and Dogecoin tumbled in the market at the time. Fraud makes up the majority of them at around 30 percent. It’s also known as a pyramid scheme; the tiny tip at the top of the pyramid represents the promoters that make money off the large base of investors at the bottom.