De Pere, Hobart receive firefighting grants (Green Bay Press-Gazette)

Two area fire departments received about $200,000 in 2008 Assistance to Firefighters grants from the U.S. Fire Administration, part of the Homeland Securitys Office, for domestic preparedness.

Bill to channel 25% of SEF to scholarship grants in private schools (GMA News)

MANILA, Philippines - At least 25 percent of the Special Education Fund (SEF) of local government units may be tapped to finance scholarship grants for students in private schools, if a bill pending in the House of Representatives is passed into law.

Grants ‘spark’ local improvement efforts (The Janesville Gazette)

The Janesville Foundation announced it will boost local community-improvement this month with $9,000 in start-up funding.

Glencoe boys capture tournament crown (The World)

Glencoe overcame a 22-16 halftime deficit to beat Grants Pass 49-41 in the boys championship game at the Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament on Wednesday.

Grants to enhance public recreation (Billings Gazette)

Five public recreation projects in Montana will benefit from about $275,000 in grants by energy company PPL Montana and the Missouri-Madison River Fund.