Published May 21, 2021 •
Updated on May 21, 2021 at 10:12 am
SAN JOSE, CA – (May 20, 2021) – NBC Bay Area / KNTV, Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia / KSTS and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation today announced that 12 local nonprofits will receive a total of $315,000 in Project Innovation’s 2021 grants. The winning organizations feature programs that are addressing local issues through innovative solutions in the areas of community engagement, culture of inclusion, next generation storytelling and youth education and empowerment. This is the fourth consecutive year that NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 along with the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation recognize local nonprofits with Project Innovation grants.
“These 12-recipient organizations have shown resilience and have continued to move their communities forward during a challenging year,” said Stacy Owen, President and General Manager of NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48. “From providing nutritious meals to our vulnerab
Anuncian los beneficiarios del programa de subsidios Proyecto Innovación de Telemundo 47 y NBC 4 New York para el 2021 – Telemundo New York (47) telemundo47.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from telemundo47.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Local Project Innovation 2021 grant recipients include: - $15,000
Recruitment of Diverse CASA Volunteers: Casa Tarrant County advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children with the help of skilled volunteers. The stress and impact of Covid 19 on many families contributed to a 40% increase of children being removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Many of these children are from diverse backgrounds. Casa Tarrant County will increase the percentage of volunteers who are of diverse racial, ethnic, language and religious backgrounds to advocate for these children in foster care and meet the critical need. - $10,000
Girls Summer Camp and Mentoring STEM Program: Design Connect serves teenage girls in under-served communities by introducing them to STEM-related programs that lead to professional STEM careers. The summer program will expand to include a virtual coding camp and provide hands-on learning, access to female STEM professionals, opportunities to
“Our Project Innovation grant challenge winners have used a number of unique approaches to create new opportunities and achieve success. Their commitment to diversity and focus on service has also inspired positive change across the Tri-State. We are excited to support their good works and cannot wait to watch them grow and thrive in the years to come, said Eric Lerner, president and general manager of NBC 4 New York.
Project Innovation is presented by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBC and Telemundo-owned stations located in 11 markets, including New York. The stations held community panels to review grant applications and select the final grant recipients. This year, the program funding increased in each participating market to $315,000 and to $3.475 million across the 11 markets.
8 Chicago-Area Nonprofits Win $315K in Project Innovation Grants nbcchicago.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nbcchicago.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.