New $146 million grant helping construction of Emerald Trail
The grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation is the largest one-time federal grant the city of Jacksonville has ever received, according to JTA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Green was one…
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Jacksonville press conference on $147 million Emerald Trail grant
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will host a press conference to give more details and answer any questions about the $147…
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City opens grant application window for local small non-profits.
$300,000 in grant money is available for small non-profits in Jacksonville that are looking to fund summer programs that could reduce crime in the city. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The goal…
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Fernandina Beach Fire Department seeks grant to address understaffing issues
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Fernandina Beach fire and police departments requested grants at the city commission meeting that would help fill critical roles in the city. However, both departments have…
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First Coast No More Homeless Pets aims to increase low-cost vet care with $1.1M grant from PetSmart
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local furry friends and their owners in need are set to receive $1.1 million worth of veterinary relief. First Coast No More Homeless Pets is receiving the…
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‘Camels and zebras’ run on I-69 after semi fire in Grant County
An officer with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office said the animals were from the Mizpah Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne. GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A vehicle fire involving a semi-tractor-trailer…
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Federal grant awarded to Jacksonville organization
Shephard’s House received a federal grant allowing the organization to support 20 more women, veterans, and their children experiencing homelessness in Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville non-profit organization is…
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Jacksonville Public Library a historic $1 million grant
The Mellon Foundation granted $1 million to the library, marking the largest private grant it has ever received. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Mellon Foundation granted the Jacksonville Public Library a…
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Fire leaves Greater Grant Memorial AME Church unusable
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A fire at a church located off Gilchrist Road rendered the building unusable without renovations on Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. No one…
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Local fund taking grant applications from organizations supporting New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The First Coast Relief Fund is now accepting grant applications from local organizations that are working hard to support the New Town and Grand Park neighborhoods. According…
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