What is a Facebook grant? Facebook has announced a grant program for small businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The $100 million fund is comprised of cash grants…
Ten small businesses receive the bronze-level prize, each earning a $15,000 grant plus $1,000 in FedEx Office print and business services. What are the requirements for a small…
The oldest school that currently holds land-grant status is Rutgers University, founded in 1766 and designated the land-grant college of New Jersey in 1864. The oldest school to…
A land-grant college or university is an institution that has been designated by its state legislature or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862,…
There are three categories of land-grant institution, named for the year in which legislation established them: 1862, 1890, and 1994. The “Foundational Legislation” section of this report discusses…
They still strive to provide this education to all Americans regardless of race or economic status. However, there are a few land-grant universities that are now private schools,…
The 1890 Land-Grant Institutions National Program delivers high quality agricultural research, education, and extension programs and produces skilled graduates in agricultural sciences. We partner with the 19 historically…
The Morrill Act symbolizes the public trust that has given life to our nation’s entire educational system for the past 150 years—and it reminds us all of the…
First proposed when Morrill was serving in the House of Representatives, the Morrill Land Grant College Act of 1862 set aside federal lands to create colleges to “benefit…
How do I qualify for a small business grant? To be eligible, your company has to be pre-revenue with a proof-of-concept ready to test, and be able to…