SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE New engineering students pursuing a career in energy can apply for $6,500 annual scholarships in the new “E-Scholars Program: Fostering Engineering Careers in Energy” at the University of Nevada, Reno. The program is funded through a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant to provide financial, academic and professional development support for 20...
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The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited announces the beginning of the 2011 Kroening Endowment grant application cycle. The Sagebrush Chapter, through the Kroening Endowment, annually funds conservation, research and education projects that are shown to benefit the coldwater fisheries in and around northern Nevada. In January 2010, the Sagebrush Chapter funded four projects totaling...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has awarded 111 grants worth more than $662,000 to help rural communities promote attractions that draw visitors and generate revenue for local economies, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki announced today. “NCOT’s rural grants program has endured decades of economic ups and...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE RENO, Nev. — Organic farmers in Nevada have another opportunity to apply for hoop houses or conservation funding under the Organic Initiative administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications must be received by April 23. Agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic production are eligible to apply....
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The SAGE Commission has produced six reports with more than 40 recommendations. Some of the most recent recommendations include reducing costs to the state by reducing the use of outside contractors for work that could be done by state employees, updating the budget process leading to zero base budgeting and creating a Nevada State...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — The application deadline for federal historic preservation grants administered by the State Historic Preservation Office is December 1, 2009. Grant funding is provided by the National Park Service as part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and is used to support preservation efforts by governmental agencies and...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council is hosting free workshops where individuals can learn about CultureGrants OnlineTM, the Arts Council’s new application system for the Fiscal Year 2011 grant cycle. CARSON CITY GRANT WORKSHOPS: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:00 a.m. to noon or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nevada Legislative...
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News release from the University of Nevada, Reno Also receives grant from Department of Energy for continuing campus sustainability efforts The University of Nevada, Reno faired very well in a recent “College Sustainability Report Card,” which rated college’s sustainability practices, such as creating green building initiatives and instituting recycling programs. Nevada earned a B+...
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