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$324,000 in Free Cash To Be Dished Out in Major US City in New Initiative Inspired by Guaranteed Income Programs

2025-06-23 14:36:59

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A new initiative in New York City will hand out $324,000 to freelance dancers struggling to make ends meet. Inspired by guaranteed income programs, the Dance Workforce Resilience (DWR) Fund will provide $1,000 grants with no strings attached to more than 320 dancers. The nonprofit dance advocacy group Dance/NYC, which announced the initiative, says funding for the grants comes from the Ford Foundation, New York Community Trust and other donors. Grants will be awarded through a weighted lottery s...

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