An Essex organization that has helped more than 100,000 young people attend college since its inception in 1991 stands to build appreciably on that number after receiving an $11.6 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will target seven area … [Read more...] about $11.6 Million Grant Awarded to Essex Organization to Help Disadvantaged Students Go to College (THE SUN)
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Grant Awards Benefit Local Communities in Essex Area
Support for Kids Programs, Trails, Emergency Services, and More The Essex Community Fund, Charlie Goff Memorial Fund, and Allen Scholarship and Education Program Fund—each a component fund of the Adirondack Foundation—awarded grants totaling $33,700.00 to 12 community … [Read more...] about Grant Awards Benefit Local Communities in Essex Area
Local Provider Gets Heavy Lift from Microsoft to Expand High-Speed Internet (THE SUN)
As the region continues to await universal high-speed internet, a local provider has been tapped by Microsoft to participate in their grant initiative to expand broadband. Essex-based provider CvWireless was among the four providers nationwide to secure the highly selective … [Read more...] about Local Provider Gets Heavy Lift from Microsoft to Expand High-Speed Internet (THE SUN)
Essex County Resident Techung Awarded Traditional Arts Fellowship
Essex County resident Techung is awarded the Traditional Arts Fellowship for the New York Foundation for the Arts and the New York State Council for the Arts 2018. Techung is a Tibetan-American musician, singer and songwriter who resides in Lake Placid, NY. He is best known … [Read more...] about Essex County Resident Techung Awarded Traditional Arts Fellowship
Artist Career Development Grants Available
The Essex County Arts Council (ECAC) is delighted to announce the new Artist Career Development Grant program. This program is designed to support Essex County artists of all disciplines with a specific project or opportunity that will provide a significant impact and expansion … [Read more...] about Artist Career Development Grants Available