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MacKenzie Scott issues $640M in grants to 361 nonprofits through open call process

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One year ago, Yield Giving launched an open call to “community-led, community-focused” nonprofits that serve individuals and families of limited means and groups that have faced “discrimination and other systemic obstacles.” The total sum being granted is $640 million. “They are vital agents of change.”

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Seattle tech leaders launch nonprofit to push for greater transparency in AI training data

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A new nonprofit, the Seattle-based Transparency Coalition , is aiming to address this issue. They decided to found the Transparency Coalition as a nonprofit organization to address these problems through policy advocacy and public education. One effect would be to narrow the scope of AI applications to address specific problems.

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CIT Announces Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) FY2014 Fall Solicitation Awards and Upcoming Solicitation

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Awards target academic research and commercialization activities in the Commonwealth . million in funding for 14 awards to Virginia’s colleges, universities, and research organizations as part of the FY2014 fall solicitation of the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF). Matching Funds Program .

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Virginia Announces Research Commercialization Awards

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The Commonwealth of Virginia announced research commercialization awards today, including many friends and readers of CTOvision, so we wanted to share this announcement. Governor McAuliffe Announces Research Commercialization Awards. Investments target research and commercialization activities to spur innovation ~ .

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Paul Allen Foundation giving another $10M to support arts and culture groups in Washington state

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In partnership with ArtsFund , a Seattle-based nonprofit that supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grant making, the 2024 Community Accelerator Grant program will again seek applicants across Washington that can use unrestricted funding for a variety of needs. Applications for the 2024 program will run from Feb.

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CIT (@CITorg) Announces New Solicitation for Commercialization Fund (pls help spread word)

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By Bob Gourley CIT Announces Second of Two FY2014 Solicitations for the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) . Eligible applicants invited to apply for nearly $5M in CRCF funds. This round of funding, for nearly $5 million, opens on January 9, 2014; award announcements are planned for early June 2014.

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